Tag: Outbreak Response

  • Ebola Outbreak Raises Red Flag As Death Toll Climbs

    Health authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have reported 26 additional suspected Ebola deaths in 24 hours in the country’s east. The jump has heightened concern about how quickly the crisis is expanding. The reported total now stands at 131 deaths linked to the outbreak. Authorities have logged 516 suspected cases and 33 confirmed cases so far. The…

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  • Measles Cases Rise in SA as NICD Flags Adult Immunity Gap

    South Africa is seeing a sharp rise in measles infections, even as rubella cases fall. New surveillance data from the National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) show measles cases are increasing across provinces, with signs of ongoing community transmission and a potential immunity gap among older age groups. The NICD said data from 29 December 2025 to 12 April 2026…

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