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Spain Heatwaves Claim Over 5,000 Lives Since June
More than 5,000 people in Spain have died from heat-related causes since June, as relentless summer heatwaves fuel a surge in excess deaths across Europe. Beach-goers cool off and sunbathe on the beach of the seaside resort of Benidorm, on August 5, 2018 Europe sweltered through an intense heatwave today, with soaring temperatures contributing to…
DR Congo Ebola Outbreak Surpasses 6,000 Cases, Nears 3,000 Deaths
The Democratic Republic of Congo’s latest Ebola outbreak has become the deadliest in the country’s history, with more than 6,000 confirmed cases and 2,911 deaths recorded since the outbreak was declared in May. A hygienist wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) begins cleaning and disinfection operations at the Rwampara Ebola Treatment Centre (ETC) in Bunia, Ituri,…
WHO Declares Uganda Ebola-Free After Containing Outbreak
The World Health Organization has declared Uganda free of Ebola after health authorities successfully contained the outbreak, earning praise for preventing further spread as the disease continues to strain health facilities in neighbouring eastern DRC. An image of World Health Organisation WHO) logo Uganda was declared Ebola-free officially by the World Health Organization on Thursday…
Two Unvaccinated People Die As Measles Resurges In Pennsylvania
Two unvaccinated people have died from measles in Pennsylvania, raising fresh concerns among health experts over declining vaccination rates and the return of a disease once largely brought under control. A vial of the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine is pictured at International Community Health Services in Seattle, Washington, US The US state of…
Red Cross Warns Attacks On Ebola Response Workers Are Hindering Fight In DR Congo
The Red Cross says 12 volunteers have been injured and vital response equipment damaged in 11 violent incidents since the Ebola outbreak was declared, making efforts to contain the disease increasingly difficult. Health workers wearing protective equipment get ready to disinfect a boat at the port of Bende-Bende, in Maluku, on August 20, 2026. The…
Engineers Seek People-Centred Approach to Infrastructure Development
Engineers have called for infrastructure projects to prioritise the needs, safety and wellbeing of the people they are designed to serve. Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) A member of North Central Development Commission (NCDC) representing South West go-political zone, Dr. Atinuke Owolabi, has tasked leaders to prioritise infrastructural development that exists to serve people…
Pope Urges Stronger Action To Contain Ebola Outbreak In DR Congo
Pope Leo XIV has called for intensified efforts to contain Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo while expressing solidarity with victims of a deadly mine collapse in the Central African Republic. This handout photograph taken and released by the Vatican Media on August 23 2026, shows Pope Leo XIV waving to the crowd from…
Radda Launches Distribution Of $200,000 Hospital Equipment Across Katsina
Katsina State Governor Dikko Radda has launched the distribution of hospital equipment worth $200,000 to health facilities across the state, urging beneficiaries to ensure proper use and maintenance to improve healthcare delivery. Hospital equipment unveiled by the Katsina State Government on August 22, 2026. Katsina State Governor, Dikko Radda, on Saturday launched the distribution of…
Salmonella Risk: Why Vulnerable Groups Should Avoid Half-Boiled Eggs When Eating Out
While healthy adults typically recover within a few days, infection can lead to severe illness, hospitalisation, or life-threatening dehydration in vulnerable populations. A dozen eggs are seen in a carton on February 10, 2025, in Monterey Park, California. (Photo by Frederic J. BROWN / AFP). International health authorities have issued a stark warning regarding a…
Imo State Records First Robotic-Assisted Surgery
Imo State has performed its first robotic-assisted surgery, marking a major milestone in advanced healthcare delivery as Governor Hope Uzodimma hailed the breakthrough as a step toward making quality and affordable medical care more accessible to residents. Imo State has recorded a major milestone in healthcare delivery with the successful completion of its first robotic-assisted…
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