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World

WHO Says Hantavirus Outbreak Linked to Cruise Ship Likely to Remain Limited

The World Health Organization has said additional cases of hantavirus linked to a cruise ship outbreak could still emerge but stressed that the...

World

Oyo State Activates Emergency Response After Lassa Fever Death in Ibadan

The Oyo State Government has activated emergency response measures following the confirmed death of a 44 year old woman from Lassa fever at...

Metro

Owerri Residents Alarmed Over Mounting Refuse and Health Risks

Residents of Owerri have raised concerns over a potential outbreak of Lassa fever and other diseases as refuse continues to accumulate across the...

Metro

Malawi Confirms Second Polio Outbreak After Virus Found in Sewage

Malawi has confirmed a second polio outbreak after health authorities detected the virus in environmental sewage samples, officials announced on February 2. The...

Metro

Benue Declares Lassa Fever Outbreak as Suspected Cases Rise to 56

The Benue State Government has officially declared an outbreak of Lassa fever following the recording of no fewer than 56 suspected cases across...

Metro

World Health Organization Warns of Measles Resurgence in Multiple Regions

The World Health Organization issued an alert on January 28 2026 warning of a resurgence of measles outbreaks across parts of Africa Asia...