Lassa Fever Death Toll Climbs To 214 As NCDC Reports Rising Infections

Lassa fever death toll hits 214 as fatality rate rises to 25%

NCDC flags growing concern over infections, delayed treatmentBy Chioma Obinna The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, (NCDC) on Monday disclosed that the country’s Lassa fever outbreak has claimed 214 lives so far in 2026, with the fatality rate rising to 25 per cent. The report for Epidemiological Week 23, covering June 1 to [] The post Lassa fever death toll hits 214 as fatality rate rises to 25 appeared first on Vanguard News.

NCDC reports rising Lassa fever death rate, 214 fatalities recorded in 2026

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, NCDC, has expressed concern over the increasing death rate from Lassa fever, revealing that 214 people have died from the disease across the country in 2026. According to the agency’s latest situation report released on June 22, the Case Fatality Rate, CFR, has risen to 25 per [] NCDC reports rising Lassa fever death rate, 214 fatalities recorded in 2026

NCDC Reports Higher Lassa Fever Fatality Rate in 2026

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has reported a higher fatality rate from Lassa fever in 2026, with 214 deaths recorded so far and a Case Fatality Rate (CFR) of 25 percent, compared to 18.9 percent recorded during the same period in 2025. According to the Lassa Fever Situation Report for Epidemiological [] The post NCDC Reports Higher Lassa Fever Fatality Rate in 2026 appeared first on Voice of Nigeria.

Breaking: Huge concerns as Lassa fever kills 214 in Nigeria, see full details

Lassa fever has sadly claimed the lives of over 200 people in Nigeria, with a fatality rate of 25, iginiting concerns. The NCDC has now provided update.

Bundibugyo Ebola Has Killed 454 People as the First Treatment Trial Opens

1,481 Ebola cases and 454 deaths in DRC, Uganda, and France as of July 4, 2026. No approved vaccine or treatment. The PARTNERS trial just enrolled its first patient. Here's the update.

Likely source of Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in New York identified as visitors are urged to watch for symptoms

The CDC says one in 10 people who get sick will die of complications from Legionnaires’ disease

Deadly Legionnaires' disease outbreak sparks concern in major US city: Know the symptoms

A Legionnaires' disease outbreak on Manhattan's Upper East Side has caused 23 confirmed cases and 17 hospitalizations linked to cooling towers.

Gaza: Over 9,000 skin disease cases in two weeks

Gaza: Over 9,000 skin disease cases in two weeks

What to know about NYC Legionnaires' disease outbreak, symptoms and prevention

What to know about NYC Legionnaires' disease outbreak, symptoms and prevention

France reports first case of Ebola after doctor tests positive upon return from Africa

France has confirmed its first case of Ebola after a doctor tested positive after returning from Africa.The doctor, who has now contracted the disease, returned from a humanitarian trip from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). They are now being isolated and the authorities are taking measures to contact trace anyone who came into contact with the doctor, the French health ministry has said.The ministry added the risk to the general European population was low. TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say This wave of ebola was confirmed by the DRC and Uganda in May. The outbreak has recorded more confirmed cases within its first month than any previous wave of the disease, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has said. More than 1,000 people have been infected, with 267 dying from the disease so far. The wave involves the Bundibugyo strain of the virus, which has no vaccine or specific treatment. MORE TO FOLLOW... Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter

Rising Ebola Cases in DRC: Over 1,560 Confirmed as Humanitarian Crisis Deepens

KINSHASA, DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO — Health authorities are currently grappling with a severe Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), having recorded more than 1,560 confirmed cases across the eastern provinces of Ituri, North Kivu, and South Kivu. The escalating health crisis is being heavily compounded by severe funding shortfalls and dire []

CDC Statement on Ebola Outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda: July 10, 2026

CDC Statement on Ebola Outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda: July 10, 2026

Parasitic Illness Confirmed in Louisiana - What You Should Know

Parasitic Illness Confirmed in Louisiana - What You Should Know

Deadly Powassan virus tick cases see surge in US

Deadly Powassan virus tick cases see surge in US

Hamilton’s legionnaires’ disease outbreak declared over

The agency says it declared the legionnaires' disease outbreak over after no additional cases were reported between May 26 and Saturday.

DRC Ebola Outbreak Death Toll Climbs to 277

The Democratic Republic of the Congo has recorded 277 deaths and 1,094 confirmed Ebola cases since the outbreak was declared on May 15 in the eastern province of Ituri, with health authorities warning that community transmission is actively accelerating across three provinces and has already spilled into neighboring Uganda. The outbreak has affected 34 of []

Ebola deaths exceed 300 in DR Congo: heath authorities

KINSHASA, DR Congo: The Ebola epidemic has claimed more than 300 lives in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), a little over one month after it was declared, health authorities...

World : Confirmed Ebola Cases In DR Congo Rise To 1,048

KINSHASA (DRC), June 23 (Bernama-Xinhua) -- The number of confirmed Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has risen to 1,048, including 267 deaths, according to the latest report released Monday by the country's health authorities, reported Xinhua.

Ebola-hit DR Congo suspends public gatherings ban so everyone can watch England game

The DRC has recorded 377 deaths from the deadly disease since the outbreak was declared in May.

Ebola outbreak kills 600 in Eastern Congo

The virus has also crossed the border into neighboring Uganda. The post Ebola outbreak kills 600 in Eastern Congo appeared first on BOL News.

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More than 400 dead in Dr. Congo’s spreading Ebola outbreak

The highly infectious disease has had a fatality rate of just over 31 since the outbreak was declared in May.

WHO: Hantavirus Outbreak Nearing Its End

Geneva, June 29 (QNA) - Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO) Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus announced that the Hantavirus outbreak is nearing its end.

Concerns grow over accelerating spread of Ebola in DR Congo: 1,155 cases and 304 deaths

Health authorities are reporting a new increase in cases over the past 24 hours, while the outbreak of the rare Budibugi strain continues to spread The post Concerns grow over accelerating spread of Ebola in DR Congo: 1,155 cases and 304 deaths appeared first on ProtoThema English.

Congo-Kinshasa: Epidemic Coalition Focuses on Bundibugyo Ebola Vaccine

[allAfrica] The Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has been labelled the fastest-growing Ebola outbreak ever, not only among the previous Bundibugyo outbreaks. This has raised concern that response efforts are falling behind the virus. As of 10 July 2026, the DR Congo had recorded 1,759 confirmed cases and 600 deaths. Neighbouring Uganda had reported 20 cases, including two fatalities and 17 recoveries.

Salud detecta cuatro casos de sarampión en una familia de Cofradía

La Secretaría de Salud identificó cuatro nuevos casos de sarampión en el sector de Cofradía, Cortés, y movilizó 14 brigadas de vacunación para contener una posible propagación. Este artículo Salud detecta cuatro casos de sarampión en una familia de Cofradía se publicó primero en Diario El Mundo | Noticias de Honduras y el Mundo.

DR Congo Ebola cases rise to 956 amid ongoing outbreak

Kinshasa, June 21 (SANA) The Democratic Republic of the Congo has reported a rise in confirmed Ebola cases to 956, as the country continues to grapple with an active outbreak of the virus. According to a statement from the Congolese Ministry of Health cited by Reuters, the total number of confirmed infections has reached 956, []

Deadly Hantavirus Cruise Ship Outbreak Is Over 3 Months Later, W.H.O. Says

The reported illnesses this spring initially looked like the spread of a typical stomach bug on a luxury ocean liner, but the situation quickly escalated to a fatal outbreak of hantavirus, a rare rodent-borne pathogen, leading to weekslong quarantines for the ship’s passengers and a global health alert. But the outbreak is now over, the []

Ebola in the DRC: At least 300 positive cases unaccounted for [Africanews Today]

Ebola in the DRC: At Least 300 Positive Cases Unaccounted For [Africanews Today]

Bird flu on the rise in Kathmandu: infection confirmed in 82 locations of 11 districts

Lalitpur, June 27: Bird flu cases are on the rise in Kathmandu, with infections confirmed in 82 locations across eleven...

Ebola cases top 1,300

DR Congo reports 1,307 Ebola cases and 377 deaths as of June 28 with the outbreak still centered in the east Read Full Article at RT.com