Meningitis outbreak kills 1166 in Nigeria and infects more than 14,500
Nigeria’s Health Minister has declared that the outbreak of meningitis in the country is over,…
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Multidrug-resistant typhoid on the increase in sub-Saharan Africa
The incident of multidrug-resistant cases of typhoid is increasing in sub-Saharan Africa, making it difficult…
To test Zika vaccines, scientists need a new outbreak
Researchers are eager to test promising vaccines against Zika, the virus that sparked a global…
Government urged to protect kids against Rotavirus with vaccine
Medical experts have urged the government to include the rotavirus vaccine in the National Immunisation…
Anthrax outbreak persists in Zambia despite public health efforts
For the past several months, Zambia has been combating another anthrax outbreak. A prior outbreak…
Lagos sparks hope for malaria end
Prevalence of malaria has dropped across the country, raising hopes the disease could be brought…
Scientists seeking blood donations from people exposed to arboviruses for dengue, Zika vaccine research
Researchers at the University of North Carolina (UNC) School of Medicine are conducting studies that…
Yellow fever death toll passes 400 in Africa
More than 400 people have died from yellow fever in Africa, the World Health Organization…
Worst Yellow Fever outbreak in 30 years puts Southern Africa on alert
The worst yellow fever outbreak in 30 years has caused Namibia and Zambia to be…
China to the rescue as yellow fever hits Angola
The long-running relations between Angola and China are anticipated to end the deadly yellow fever…