Tag: Infectious Diseases
Lassa Fever Deaths Rise to 252 in Nigeria
ABUJA, Nigeria — Nigeria has recorded 252 deaths from Lassa fever so far in 2026, as the number of confirmed infections rose to 1,035,...
Ebola Outbreak Spreads to Sixth Province in DR Congo
Health officials in the Democratic Republic of Congo are facing a growing challenge after Ebola was detected in a sixth province, raising concerns that...
Kano Unveils Sickle Cell, Disease Control Centres
The Kano State Government has commissioned a new Sickle Cell Centre and a state Disease Control Centre, marking a significant step in efforts to...
Cross River Confirms New COVID-19 Case, NCDC Steps Up Response
CALABAR, Nigeria (FN), Health authorities in Cross River State have confirmed a fresh case of COVID-19, prompting the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and...
Bangladesh Races to Vaccinate After Suspected Measles Kills 100 Children
DHAKA, Bangladesh (FN), Health officials in Bangladesh have begun emergency vaccination campaigns after more than 100 children died in the past month from what...
