World
Congo says confirmed Ebola cases have risen to 956
Alarm is mounting in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where officials say the number of confirmed Ebola cases has climbed to 956,…
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Brazil investigates 2 possible Ebola cases
Fears that central Africa’s Ebola outbreak could ripple beyond the region sharpened after Brazilian health officials said they are tracking two possible…
East-Africa
Somalia remains vigilant as Ebola cases are reported in East Africa
Thursday May 21, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Somalia’s Ministry of Health said Thursday it is stepping up emergency readiness after Ebola outbreaks…
East-Africa
Somalia stays alert as Ebola cases are reported in East African countries
Thursday May 21, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Somalia’s Ministry of Health on Thursday stepped up Ebola preparedness efforts after new outbreaks were…
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…
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…
