The United States has reached a concerning milestone in 2025, recording the highest number of measles cases since the disease was declared eliminated in the U.S. in 2000. As of...

July 3, 2025, London/Lagos — As global temperatures rise, many cities and communities are reeling from the impacts of extreme heat. A new analysis of global cities by Climate Resilience for...

NCDC Issues National Alert on Potential Cholera Outbreak Amid Flood Warnings Nigerian health authorities warn of multiple disease outbreaks as rainy season approaches The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and...

Nigeria is seeing a rise in Lassa fever cases this year, with the latest report showing that the disease has killed 127 people so far. This was revealed in a...

Addis Ababa, April 11, 2025 – With external health aid to Africa expected to plunge by 70% between 2021 and 2025, the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC)...

Nigeria is currently facing a serious meningitis outbreak, with 151 reported deaths and over 1,800 suspected cases spanning 23 states, according to the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention...

Lassa fever continues to pose a significant public health threat in Nigeria, with alarming figures recorded in the first quarter of 2025. Between January and March, the Nigeria Centre for...

Diphtheria, a highly contagious and potentially fatal bacterial infection, has re-emerged as a significant public health crisis in Nigeria. Despite being preventable through vaccination, the country has witnessed an alarming...

In response to the alarming outbreak of Cerebrospinal Meningitis (CSM) across multiple states in Nigeria, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has deployed Rapid Response Teams (RRTs)...

In January 2025, the Trump administration implemented a near-total freeze on foreign aid, leading to significant disruptions in global health initiatives, particularly those targeting tuberculosis (TB). This decision has had...