WHO Declares Global Ebola Emergency Over DRC & Uganda Outbreak
On May 16, 2026, the WHO declared the Ebola outbreak across the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda a Public Health Emergency... Read More
A rare Ebola strain with no vaccine triggers global health emergency
The World Health Organization on May 16 declared the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda a... Read More
Lassa Fever Toll in Nigeria Climbs to 191 as Fatality Rate Jumps to 24.6%
NCDC says late treatment and weak health-seeking behaviour are pushingdeaths higher across 23 states, with five states accounting for 84% of cases.... Read More
Africa CDC Sounds Alarm as New Ebola Outbreak Kills 65 in DR Congo
An urgent regional coordination meeting is underway today as suspected casesreach 246 in Ituri Province, with lab results pointing to a non-Zaïre... Read More
Andes Hanta virus Hits South Africa: Minister Tracks 90 Flight Contacts
JOHANNESBURG — South African Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi on Wednesdaymorning urged the public not to panic as authorities raced to trace nearly... Read More
Ghana Walks Away From $109M US Health Deal Over Data Sovereignty
President Mahama’s government rejects American health aid after refusing to hand over sensitive national health data, joining a growing African pushback against... Read More