NCDC records rise in Lassa fever cases, death toll hits 221

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 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.

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

Deadly Powassan virus tick cases see surge in US

Deadly Powassan virus tick cases see surge in US

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

US life expectancy on track to reach record high as death rate falls to record low in 2025

New mortality data from the federal government suggests that life expectancy probably hit another record high in 2025, as death rates have continued to fall since the height of the Covid-19 pandemic. There were about 689 deaths for every 100,000 people in the US in 2025, according to a new report from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention — the lowest rate recorded in more than a century of tracking. The age-adjusted rate has fallen 22 since 2021, landing about 4 lower than it was just before the pandemic in 2019.

Upper East Side Legionnaires' cases now at 14, health department says

Upper East Side Legionnaires' cases now at 14, health department says

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

Diabetes remains one of Malaysia’s biggest public health challenges, says Sarawak Health director

KUCHING, June 21 — Non-communicable diseases (NCDs), particularly diabetes, continue to pose major public health c...

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...

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.

America’s Worst Tick Season in Years Is Hitting States That Never Saw This Coming

Emergency room visits for tick bites hit a decade-high 118 per 100,000 visits in the week of June 21, according to the CDC, as blacklegged ticks — the carriers of Lyme disease — establish new populations across Ohio, Indiana, and Illinois. The 2026 season started unusually early and is expanding into states where residents never learned to check.

Over 227,600 Russian soldiers killed in Ukraine identified by media investigation

According to the outlets, the date of death is known in 209,300 cases, accounting for 92 of confirmed casualties.

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.

Rabies Still a Serious Threat in Bali as 34,561 Animal Bites Reported in Six Months

DENPASAR, Bali – Rabies remains a serious public health concern in Bali, where authorities have recorded 34,561 animal bite cases – Read More...

Ebola outbreak in the DRC surpasses 1,000 confirmed cases

Ebola outbreak in the DRC surpasses 1,000 confirmed cases

NYC Legionnaires' disease outbreak jumps to 14 confirmed cases

NYC Legionnaires' disease outbreak jumps to 14 confirmed cases

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 []

Taiwan reports 1st domestic case of cholera since 2023: CDC

Taipei, June 23 (CNA) Taiwan has reported its first domestic case of cholera since 2023, involving a woman in her 70s with no recent overseas travel history, the country's Centers for Disease Control (CDC) said Tuesday.

Form 4 Lifestance Health Group Inc For: 7 July

Form 4 Lifestance Health Group Inc For: 7 July

Record-High Cases Of Rare Tick-Borne Virus Reported Across U.S.

Cases of a rare tick-borne illness have been on the rise in the United States in recent years, decades after the disease was first identified in 1958. Powassan virus is a potentially fatal disease transmitted by the bite of an infected woodchuck tick or deer tick. The virus can cause symptoms such as weakness, fever, ...