Plateau Diphtheria Outbreak Kills 31, Records 469 Suspected Cases
PLATEAU, Nigeria – The death toll from a diphtheria outbreak in Plateau State has risen to 31, with 469 suspected cases recorded across 10…
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Katsina Records New Lassa Fever Case, Death Toll Rises
KATSINA, Nigeria – Health authorities confirm a fresh Lassa fever case in Katsina State, bringing total infections to three and deaths to two amid…
WHO Warns of Rapid Global Mpox Spread Requiring Urgent Action
ABUJA, Nigeria – The World Health Organisation (WHO) has raised concern over the accelerating spread of mpox, warning that the virus is now establishing…
Nigeria Investigates Deadly Flesh-Eating Outbreak Suspected as Buruli Ulcer
ADAMAWA, Nigeria – Federal authorities have begun investigations into a deadly flesh-eating outbreak in Malabu, Adamawa State, which has killed seven people and infected…
Cholera Kills 58, Infects 250 in Bauchi State Outbreak
BAUCHI, Nigeria – A cholera outbreak has killed 58 people and infected more than 250 others across Bauchi State, officials confirmed on Friday. Deputy…
Lassa Fever Kills 162 Nigerians in 2025, Fatality Soars – NCDC
ABUJA, Nigeria – Lassa fever has killed 162 Nigerians in 2025, with the fatality rate soaring to 18.6%, according to the Nigeria Centre for…