…released on Saturday, the ministry said it has intensified efforts to contain the outbreak and urged parents, caregivers, schools and community leaders to take immediate steps to protect children, who are considered the most vulnerable to the disease.According to the ministry, diphtheria is a highly contagious bacteria…

Fire razes Kogi LG chairman's house A fire outbreak has destroyed the private residence of the Chairman of Ankpa Local Government Area of Kogi State, Adamu Yahaya, leaving valuables in ruins, although no lives were lost.The incident occurred around 11 a.m. on Wednesday, July 8, while the chairman and members of his fam…

600 de@d following Ebola outbreak in DR Congo The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has claimed 600 lives, according to the latest figures released by the World Health Organisation (WHO), just three days after the death toll surpassed 500.Updated data from the UN health agency shows that 1,759 co…

…ahead of the burial of Ali Khamenei, Iran’s late supreme leader, who was killed at the outbreak of the war on February 28. UN chief Antonio Guterres called meanwhile “on all parties to exercise maximum restraint” — as did Pakistan, a key mediator in the US-Iran talks. Iran said Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Qatar…

…distributed to the designated local government Areas to ensure timely response to fire outbreaks and other emergencies, particularly in underserved communities. He reaffirmed the ministry’s commitment to supporting government policies and initiatives aimed at safeguarding lives and property through improved public infr…

…care, the US claimed it would be too dangerous to bring her back because of the Ebola outbreak there. – Policy of ‘xenophobia’ – Several third-country deportation programmes were set up, one of the State Department sources told AFP. One targets nationals whose countries wouldn’t take them back, one to clear a “backlog”…

…issued a fresh warning that the world remains dangerously exposed to future disease outbreaks, urging countries to put aside differences and conclude negotiations on the landmark global Pandemic Agreement. Speaking at the opening of the Seventh Meeting of the Intergovernmental Working Group (IGWG) on the WHO Pandemic A…

…in isolation centres and public hospitals across the country. "During elections, disease outbreaks and humanitarian emergencies, corps members have repeatedly proven that the NYSC is a national emergency asset, not just a youth programme," it added. The coalition also dismissed claims that the proposed reforms would in…

…under control. He said, "The Anambra State Fire Service responded promptly to a fire outbreak at Emos Best Industries Ltd., Nkwelle, on Saturday, July 4. The distress call was received at 4:12 p.m., and firefighters were immediately mobilised to the scene, arriving at 4:40 p.m. "Through the swift intervention and profe…

…across local government areas. A UNICEF consultant, Dr Pita Obam, warned that measles outbreaks in Nigeria are often driven by "waning immunity and gaps in vaccination coverage," urging stronger community engagement and routine immunisation drives. Measles, though preventable, remains a major killer of children in low-…

…in the quakes. Hospitals are stretched, with experts warning of the risk of disease outbreaks. For Víctor Colivert, the most important thing is staying by the side of his nephew's body, recovered from a building's wreckage and now in a black body bag. He fears losing it in the chaos. His family prevented forensic worke…

…in Oyo State, Bimbo Adekanmbi, on Friday, sympathised with the traders affected by fire outbreak at the popular Bode Market in Ibadan South West Local Government Area of the state. Adekanmbi donating N2.5 million to the victims. The guber hopeful, who visited the market to assess the extent of damage, described the inc…

The World Health Organization (WHO) has officially declared the recent Hantavirus outbreak over.The declaration was made after the final person exposed aboard the cruise ship MV Hondius completed quarantine, tested negative, and returned home.Speaking during an online briefing on Thursday, WHO Director-General Dr Tedro…

…concern among health officials and humanitarian organizations already battling an Ebola outbreak in the region. Medical workers say the situation is particularly worrying because many of the deceased reportedly exhibited symptoms commonly associated with Ebola, including high fever, severe headaches and persistent vomi…

…3) The governor's loss of the election resulted from his political insensitivity. 4) The outbreak of cholera resulted from the people's unhygienic living habit. 5) The war obviously resulted from lack of political, religious and racial tolerance. 6) Lack of adequate preparation resulted in mass failure. 7) Distorted un…

The federal government's action followed renewed Ebola outbreaks in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda, prompting concerns about the risk of cross-border transmission.

…has confirmed. The fatal accident, which occurred on Friday night, triggered a fire outbreak that led to severe traffic congestion, leaving commuters stranded for several hours into Saturday along the busy highway corridor. Chairman of the Oyo State Fire Service, Mr Moroof Akinwande, confirmed the incident in a stateme…

The Federal Government has approved the release of N21.2 million in outbreak investigation and response funds to each state to strengthen preparedness against Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) and other public health threats. This is contained in a statement made available to newsmen by Mr Ado Bako, Assistant Director, Informa…

…While it is important that States have timely access to resources needed to strengthen outbreak preparedness and response capacities, it is equally important that public funds are managed responsibly and accounted for in line with established regulations," Pate said. He added that the approval underscored the governmen…

…fire service outstation in his Ohuhu constituency. His appeal followed the recent fire outbreak that destroyed a petrol station at Nkwoegwu, Ohuhu, when a petrol tanker exploded inside the facility while discharging its contents. In a motion of Urgent Public Importance during plenary, the Lawmaker noted that the devast…

…violence continued to flare-particularly in southern regions, where a single July outbreak triggered over 40% of the year's conflict movements. The country also experienced significant environmental displacement: floods accounted for nearly half of all disaster movements, while a series of earthquakes triggered around…

…without professional guidance significantly increase the risk of overheating and fire outbreaks. He explained that most fire-related incidents involving solar systems are not caused by solar panels themselves, but rather by faulty installation, poor wiring, inadequate ventilation, or weak maintenance culture. "This is…

Ebola was first discovered in what is now the DR Congo in 1976 and the country is now facing its 17th outbreak.

Survivors are bringing hope to health workers struggling to control the outbreak.

Recovery of Ebola patients offers rare moments of joy at epicentre of outbreak15 June 2026Anne SoyMongbwalu and RwamparaBBC"Grace has been shown to us," sing health workers at the epicentre of DR Congo's Ebola outbreakBBC Africa podcastsFocus on AfricaThis Is AfricaAfricaDemocratic Republic of CongoEbola virusHealth