World
Council of Europe declaration could affect handling of migration cases
A sweeping political declaration endorsed by 46 member states of the Council of Europe, the Strasbourg-based human rights body, could shape the…
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World
WHO says six hantavirus cases have been confirmed so far
A hantavirus outbreak tied to a cruise ship has left three people dead and six others confirmed infected, prompting a World Health…
Southern-Africa
South African Health Minister Confirms Swift Response to Hantavirus Cases
In a concerning development, Health Minister Dr. Aaron Motsoaledi addressed Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Health following the alarming confirmation of Hantavirus in…
East-Africa
Religious leaders raise concern over rising HIV cases in Northeastern
by STEPHEN ASTARIKOWednesday May 6, 2026 Muslim Religious leaders drawn from SUPKEM during the meeting. /STEPHEN ASTARIKO Religious leaders in Northeastern are…
East-Africa
Zambia Enacts Law Banning Bail for Sexual Offense Cases
Princess Kasune Zulu — once a child bride and later one of Zambia’s first public figures to reveal her HIV status in…
World
Kent meningitis cases decline as vaccine rollout continues
An outbreak of meningitis in Kent has seen its confirmed case count fall as a mass vaccination and antibiotic campaign for young…
World
UK meningitis outbreak total rises to 34 cases
The meningitis outbreak centered in Kent in the UK has grown to 34 linked cases — up from 29 — as hundreds…
World
Meningitis cases in UK outbreak rise to 29
A meningitis outbreak centered in Kent, England, has climbed to 29 cases—up from 27—according to the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), which…
World
Meningitis cases expected to rise amid ‘unusual outbreak,’ UK health chief says
A surge in meningitis cases tied to an outbreak in Kent, England, is expected, a senior health official warned, as investigators examine…
East-Africa
Amid Autism Fears, Measles Cases Rise in Minnesota’s Somali Community
Measles outbreak in Minnesota’s Somali community tests public health outreach as vaccine fears persist MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota health officials racing to contain…
Somalia
MSF reports sharp rise in malnutrition and preventable diseases in Somalia
Somalia is sliding deeper into a health and nutrition emergency as failed rainy seasons, soaring water prices and sharp humanitarian funding cuts…
