August 4, 2025

Outbreak

General Health

Cholera Outbreak in Nigeria: Over 1,227 Cases Recorded in First Quarter of 2025

Nigeria is among the countries grappling with surge in cholera infections, with the World Health Organization (WHO) reporting a significant number of cases. According to the latest data from WHO, Nigeria recorded 1,227 cholera cases and 28 deaths between January and March 2025, placing it among the hardest-hit nations in the African region. The African

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Health

Mpox: Africa CDC, WHO Revise Emergency Strategy as Outbreak Persists Across Continent

In response to the continued spread of mpox across the African continent and beyond, the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) in collaboration with the World Health Organisation (WHO) has unveiled an updated Continental Response Plan aimed at reinforcing efforts to control the outbreak and improve long-term management of the disease. This

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