Yellow fever kills 18 across nine African nations, WHO says
– Yellow fever has killed 18 people across nine African countries this year, the World Health Organization said, warning that outbreaks are continuing. A total...
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Dengue kills 173 in October as Bangladesh toll climbs to 418
– Bangladesh recorded 173 dengue deaths in October, its highest monthly toll of 2026, pushing the year’s total to 418, Reuters reported citing health ministry...
Ebola deaths in DR Congo reach 5,340, fatality rate at 51.6%
– Ebola has killed 5,340 people in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, with 10,351 confirmed cases recorded as of October 29, the Ministry of...
Ebola death toll in DR Congo nears 4,900 as cases pass 10,000
– Nearly 4,900 people have died in the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s Ebola outbreak as confirmed cases passed 10,000, official figures showed on Tuesday....
Malaria kills 22 in Namibia’s Zambezi Region as cases rise
– Malaria has killed 22 people in Namibia’s Zambezi Region this year, as cases since January reached 33,944, health authorities said. Three clinics, Muyako, Choi...
DR Congo Ebola cases reach 9,765 as new clusters emerge
– The Democratic Republic of the Congo has recorded 9,765 Ebola cases and 4,727 deaths as new clusters emerge in remote parts of the country,...
Younger women face breast cancer risk in Africa, SGU warns
– More than one in five women diagnosed with breast cancer in five sub-Saharan African countries were younger than 40, according to a study highlighted...
WHO sets global 24-hour target for emerging health threats
– The World Health Organization has set a target for countries to identify and understand new health threats within 24 hours by 2030. WHO placed...
EU announces investment in health of almost €170 million
Strategic capital deployments aimed at international medical sovereignty are accelerating as European authorities commit targeted funding to African healthcare systems. Ahead of the World Health...
Psyllium intake may improve glucose control in adults
– Psyllium husk may help people improve blood sugar control when used regularly as part of their diet. The fiber comes from the Plantago ovata...