Nigerian health authorities are struggling to contain a widespread meningitis outbreak, particularly affecting children in northern regions.
Meningitis outbreak in Nigeria claims over 150 lives Read More »
The European Union has launched $21.7 million in projects to support the Democratic Republic of Congo’s mpox response.
EU launches projects to aid mpox response in DR Congo Read More »
Nigeria reports five new Lassa fever deaths, raising the yearly death toll to 100, while also noting a rise in confirmed cases across multiple states.
Lassa fever death toll in Nigeria hits 100 Read More »
A new cluster of Ebola cases has been detected in Uganda, prompting the Africa CDC to intensify monitoring and contact-tracing efforts.
New Ebola cluster emerges in Uganda, Africa CDC reports Read More »
Humanitarian organizations in Ivory Coast have warned that President Donald Trump’s freeze on US foreign aid poses a “grave threat” to public health, particularly to programs tackling HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria.
US aid freeze threatens Ivory Coast’s health efforts, say NGOs Read More »
The United Nations has launched an emergency appeal for $11.2 million to support Uganda’s response to an Ebola outbreak.
UN calls for urgent funds to support Uganda’s Ebola efforts Read More »
A child’s death from Ebola in Uganda raises concerns over outbreak containment, as officials struggle with surveillance and funding challenges.
Ebola claims child’s life in Uganda sparking health concerns Read More »
Health officials in the Democratic Republic of Congo suspect that a deadly illness that has killed at least 50 people is likely malaria or food poisoning, not an unknown disease.
Deadly illness in Congo likely linked to malaria and food poisoning Read More »
The funding cuts, which affect the PEPFAR program, threaten to disrupt vital treatment and prevention efforts in a country with one of the highest HIV rates in the world.
US funding cuts threaten South Africa’s HIV fight Read More »
A cholera outbreak in the Sudanese city of Kosti killed 58 people and sickened 1,300 others in three days, with contaminated water blamed for the spread.
Cholera kills 58 and sickens 1,300 in a Sudanese city in 3 days Read More »
