WHO reports 67 yellow fever cases in nine African countries
WHO has warned of continued yellow fever outbreaks in Africa after 67 confirmed cases, including 18 deaths, were recorded in nine countries this year.
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Bangladesh dengue deaths reach 418 after deadliest month of 2026
Dengue has killed 418 people in Bangladesh this year, with October the deadliest month at 173 deaths, as experts warn the outbreak will persist.
DR Congo Ebola cases top 10,000 in fastest-growing outbreak
Confirmed Ebola cases in DR Congo passed 10,000 as nearly half of those infected have died in the fastest-growing outbreak of the disease on record.
Zambezi Region records 33,944 malaria cases since January
Muyako, Choi and Sesheke clinics accounted for 49% of recent malaria cases in Namibia's Zambezi Region, where 33,944 cases were recorded this year.
WHO calls for stronger Ebola surveillance in DR Congo
WHO called for stronger surveillance and more funding as new Ebola clusters were found in remote DR Congo, where 4,727 people have died.
SGU urges risk-based breast cancer screening in Africa
SGU urges risk-based breast cancer screening in Africa LAGOS, Nigeria / AfricaWire.IO / – St. George’s University has called for risk-based breast cancer screening across Africa after a study found...
WHO launches 2030 plan for 24-hour health threat detection
WHO launches 2030 plan for 24-hour health threat detection BERLIN, GERMANY / RankWire.AI / – The World Health Organization has launched a five-year strategy to strengthen global outbreak detection. The...
EU announces investment in health of almost €170M plan
European Commission Allocates Funds For African Health Systems
Psyllium fiber linked to better blood sugar control
A daily serving of psyllium husk may help improve blood sugar control, according to clinical research. Psyllium is a soluble fiber from the Plantago ovata plant. It forms a thick...
DR Congo Ebola outbreak reaches 8,376 confirmed cases
The outbreak involves Bundibugyo virus disease, a form of Ebola that has driven sustained transmission since the emergency began in May. Congolese authorities declared the outbreak on May 15 after...
Study links appendectomy to 58% lower colorectal cancer risk
Patients who underwent appendix removal for acute appendicitis had fewer later colorectal cancer diagnoses than patients treated only with antibiotics, according to new research. The retrospective study compared matched groups...
DR Congo Ebola count reaches 8,067 cases across 7 provinces
DR Congo’s Ebola outbreak has surpassed 8,000 confirmed cases across seven provinces. The government declared the outbreak on May 15 after identifying Bundibugyo virus as the cause. It is the...