Tag: outbreak
Ebola outbreak in DR Congo becomes largest in country’s history –...
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is experiencing the largest Ebola outbreak in its history, according to the World Health Organisation (WHO). The...
WHO recommends two new Ebola vaccines for clinical trials as DRC...
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has recommended two additional Ebola vaccine candidates for clinical evaluation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), as...
Ebola: Nigeria may declare outbreak over in December – Minister
Nigeria may declare the Ebola outbreak over as early as 7 December if no further confirmed or probable cases are detected, the Coordinating Minister...
Ebola: Nigerians link outbreak to government’s 2027 election plans
Following the confirmation of an Ebola case in Abuja, some Nigerians on X have linked the development to the federal government’s plans for the...
Ebola: One imported case does not mean Nigeria is experiencing outbreak
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has urged Nigerians to remain calm, noting that one confirmed case of Ebola does not mean the country is...
Kenya confirms first imported Ebola case linked to DRC outbreak
Kenya has confirmed its first imported case of Ebola caused by the Bundibugyo virus, as the outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo...
DRC Ebola outbreak remains active as death toll reaches 3,779 –...
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) says the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) remains active,...
Ebola outbreak spreads to 61 health zones in DRC — WHO
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has continued to spread geographically, with the World Health Organisation (WHO) reporting cases...
Plateau buses make face masks compulsory as diphtheria outbreak worsens
Passengers using TinCity Metro buses in Plateau State will be required to wear face masks from Tuesday as authorities intensify efforts to contain a...
Plateau Shuts Schools Over Suspected Diphtheria Outbreak
The Plateau State Government has ordered the immediate temporary closure of all public and private primary and secondary schools across the state over suspected...
