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NCDC Confirms Lassa Fever Death Of Nigerian Doctor Returning From UK As Fatalities Surge To 98 Amid Rising Global Health Concerns

A fresh public health emergency has been declared in Nigeria following the confirmation of yet another fatality linked to Lassa fever. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has announced the death of a 31-year-old Nigerian doctor who recently traveled to the United Kingdom before returning to the country. This development has raised […]

US Reports First Measles Death Since 2015 Amid Texas Outbreak US

US Reports First Measles Death Since 2015 Amid Texas Outbreak

The United States has recorded its first measles-related death in a decade after an unvaccinated child died during a measles outbreak in Texas. The child, who was of school age, passed away in Lubbock, northwest Texas, after being hospitalized, according to a statement released by the state’s health department on Wednesday. This tragic incident comes […]

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Uganda Takes Historic Step with First-Ever Vaccine Trial for Deadly Sudan Ebola Strain

In a groundbreaking move in the global fight against the Ebola virus, Uganda has launched the first-ever vaccine trial targeting the Sudan strain of the disease. This historic development comes as the country battles an outbreak that has raised alarms across the region. The vaccine trial, led by Uganda’s Ministry of Health in collaboration with […]