A diphtheria outbreak in Mbutu Community, Aboh Mbaise Local Government Area of Imo State, has led to the deaths of several children, prompting an immediate closure of schools in the area. Health authorities confirmed that the outbreak began showing signs earlier in the week, with several children presenting symptoms including severe sore throat, fever, and...
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WHO Declares Polio Outbreak In Papua New Guinea
The World Health Organisation has declared a polio outbreak in Papua New Guinea and called for an “immediate” vaccination campaign. Samples of the highly infectious virus were found in two healthy children during a routine screening in Lae, a coastal city in the country’s north east. Less than half of the country’s population are immunised...
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Colombia Declares National Emergency As Yellow Fever Outbreak Claims 34 Lives
The Colombian government has declared a national health and economic emergency in response to a severe yellow fever outbreak that has resulted in 74 confirmed cases and 34 deaths. The government urging people to get vaccinated and take precautions while traveling over Easter weekend. The mosquito-borne virus, which typically causes fever, muscle pains, nausea, and...
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Berlin Doctor Charged With Killing 15 Patients, 75 More Cases Under Investigation
A 40-year-old palliative care physician in Berlin has been charged with the murder of 15 patients under his care between September 2021 and July 2024. According to authorities, the number of victims could rise significantly, as investigators are currently reviewing 75 additional cases. The 40-year-old doctor had been in custody since August 2024. Prosecutors allege...