The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has announced the successful closure of Ghana's type 2 poliovirus outbreak in August 2026, marking a significant milestone in the country's efforts to eliminate the disease. In a statement issued on Saturday, October 24, to commemorate World Polio…
Updated - October 22, 2026 09:17 pm IST - VIZIANAGARAM: Special Chief Secretary of the government B. Rajasekhar has directed the Vizianagaram district administration to take measures to control African Swine Fever (ASF) among the pigs at the Pig Breeding Station in the district. Through G.O. No.
Nigeria recorded 263 deaths from Lassa fever and 1,115 confirmed cases between January and September 20, 2026, according to the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention. The agency disclosed this in its latest situation report covering September 14 to 20, which showed that the case…
The Anambra State Government has confirmed a case of Lassa fever linked to Omasi in Ayamelum Local Government Area, as health officials have activated emergency measures to prevent further spread. According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), the Commissioner…
October 20, 2026 by Elekwachi Chinedum, Onitsha Anambra state has confirmed a case of Lassa fever involving a patient linked to Omasi in Ayamelum Local Government Area (LGA), who is currently receiving treatment at the Federal Teaching Hospital, Abakaliki (FETHA), Ebonyi. The…
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — This story ran on Sept. 14. Valley Fever resources will soon be available in five new Asian languages, helping expand awareness across Kern County communities. The new effort is part of a partnership between the Kern Asian Chamber…
Andaman Chronicle Sri Vijaya Puram, Oct 19: The State Animal Disease Emergency Committee (SADEC), under the chairmanship of the Chief Secretary, A&N Administration, reviewed the prevailing African Swine Fever (ASF) situation and containment measures in the Islands The meeting was…
The outbreak matters most to U.S. travelers heading to Ghana, including families visiting relatives there. Ghana already requires proof of yellow fever vaccination from every traveler 9 months or older, including people only passing through, according to the U.S. State Department. The risk…
The Ghana Health Service (GHS) will begin a yellow fever vaccination exercise in three districts in the Upper West Region next week following the approval of a vaccine, Director of Public Health Dr Franklin Asiedu-Bekoe has announced. The exercise is…
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