No body died of Cholera, Empox, Diftheria in Abia in 2025 -State govt
The Abia State Government has stated that no resident died from cholera, mpox, or diphtheria in the state throughout 2025. The clarification was made to address rumours and public fears about disease outbreaks circulating on social media and other platforms. Health officials explained that while a few suspected cases were reported during the year, all […]
Ghana records first monkeypox de@th as cases surge
Ghana has recorded its first death caused by Mpox, marking a troubling milestone in the country’s ongoing health challenge.According to the Ministry of Health, 23 new infections were reported in just the past week — bringing the total number of cases to 257 since the virus was first discovered in the country in June 2022.This […]
NCDC records 832 Lassa fever, Mpox cases, 135 deaths
In 2025, Nigeria has reported a total of 832 confirmed cases of Lassa fever and Mpox, with 135 deaths. This was disclosed by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) during a press briefing on Friday in Abuja. The NCDC’s Director-General, Dr. Jide Idris, highlighted that 132 deaths were attributed to Lassa fever, […]
Rwanda Launches First Mpox Vaccination Campaign in Africa
Rwanda has made a groundbreaking advancement in public health by launching the first mpox vaccination campaign on the African continent. This initiative aims to combat the growing threat of mpox, particularly in regions at high risk. As of Tuesday, Rwanda has administered 300 doses of the mpox vaccine to individuals in vulnerable populations, focusing on […]
Important Health Advisory: People Living with HIV at Higher Risk for Mpox (Monkeypox) Complications
The National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) has issued a warning to individuals living with HIV/AIDS due to the rising cases of Mpox (Monkeypox). People with weakened immune systems, particularly those with HIV, are at higher risk of facing severe complications if they contract the virus. Mpox is a rare illness primarily spread […]