Africa is battling its worst cholera outbreak in 25 years, the Africa Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said on Thursday, blaming the surge on weak water systems and conflict across several regions. The agency reported more than 300,000 cholera and suspected cholera cases and over 7,000 deaths, a jump of more than 30% …
Nigeria has recorded 176 deaths from Lassa fever so far in 2025, according to the latest situation report from the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC). The update, covering Epidemiological Week 43, revealed that the Case Fatality Rate (CFR) has risen to 18.4 per cent, compared to 16.6 per cent during the same …
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is battling a fresh Ebola outbreak after health officials confirmed 11 new cases in the Bulape Health Zone of Kasai Province. The outbreak remains concentrated in six health areas: Bambalaie, Bulape, Bulape Communautaire, Dikolo, Ingongo, and Mpianga. As of September 21, 2025, the total number of reported cases has …
The Benue State Government has announced that it recorded 243 suspected cases of Lassa fever between January and September 2025, with 13 deaths reported. State Epidemiologist Dr Asema Msuega said 18 of the cases were confirmed through laboratory tests. “Of the deaths, five were from confirmed cases while eight were classified as probable. Probable deaths …
