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Ebola

September 15, 2025

WHO commences Ebola vaccination in DR Congo

The WHO noted that it supported the health authorities to develop the request for additional doses.

WHO and DR Congo logos
September 4, 2025

DR Congo declares new Ebola outbreak

The DRC last declared the end of an Ebola outbreak in September 2022, after one case was confirmed in the eastern province of North Kivu.

Democratic Republic of Congo
July 12, 2025

Vaccine campaigns cut deaths globally by nearly 60%: Study

Vaccinations helped reduce cholera cases and deaths by 28 per cent and 36 per cent, respectively.

VACCINES
April 26, 2025

Uganda declares end of latest Ebola outbreak 

Special focus was placed on Kampala and border areas to curb potential cross-border transmission.

Ebola Patients
January 17, 2025

WHO prepares to support Tanzania in Marburg virus response

There is no licensed treatment or vaccine for Marburg virus disease. Supportive care, including rehydration and symptom treatment, improves survival rates.

Patients in Tanzanian hospital
January 9, 2025

FG urges combined efforts against emerging COVID-19 threats

NEMA conveyed the strategic stakeholders meeting to discuss preparedness, response plans, and proactive measures within Nigeria’s national context against the virus.

Dr Muhammad Ali Pate
November 6, 2024

Sanwo-Olu urges African leaders to develop proactive health strategy

Mr Sanwo-Olu said they must also invest in primary healthcare, surveillance and emergency preparedness.

Babajide Sanwo-Olu (Credit: Babajide Sanwo-Olu)
October 11, 2024

Rwanda’s Marburg virus cases hit 58, with 13 deaths

The minister said Rwanda, in collaboration with the Africa CDC and other partners, was working hard to contain the Marburg virus.

Marburg virus
October 9, 2023

Lagos reopens sealed Ladipo, Oyingbo, other markets

The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has reopened the sealed Ladipo, Oyingbo, Alamutu Ologede and Ile-Epo markets.

Ladipo market
July 16, 2023

Blood of Jesus not substitute for medical treatment: Bishop Augustine Unuigbe

There are many reported cases of religious organisations in Nigeria and elsewhere encouraging their members not to take medicines for their ailments but rely on faith healing instead.

Bishop Augustine Onuigbe