Keywords: Public Health Crisis


Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo becomes deadliest in country’s history

The ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has become the deadliest recorded in the country’s history, according to the latest figures released by Congolese authorities. More than 2,300 people have died since the beginning of the health crisis, surpassing the previous record......

Ebola outbreak in DR Congo remains highly active as death toll reaches 625

The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo remains at a critical stage, with health authorities reporting 625 deaths among 1,792 confirmed cases across three affected provinces. The country’s health minister, Roger Kamba, warned that transmission remains “very active” as......

Bangladesh: Measles Outbreak Exceeds 670 Deaths, Raising Concerns Among Health Authorities

Bangladesh is facing a worsening measles outbreak that has been affecting the country since mid-March. Health authorities announced on Friday the registration of four new child deaths linked to suspected cases of the disease in the last twenty-four hours, bringing the total toll to 670 confirmed or presumed......

Dengue outbreak overwhelms Sri Lanka as cases surpass 44,000 amid post-cyclone conditions

Sri Lanka is experiencing a severe resurgence of dengue fever, with health authorities reporting more than 44,000 infections and at least 28 deaths since the beginning of the year. The rapid spread of the mosquito-borne disease is placing significant pressure on hospitals already strained by seasonal......

Cholera outbreak claims 40 lives in Sudan as conflict worsens

Sudan is enduring its deadliest cholera outbreak in years, with at least 40 fatalities reported in the war-torn Darfur region over the past week, according to Doctors Without Borders (MSF). The crisis is compounding the devastation caused by more than two years of armed conflict between the Sudanese......

French scientists urge constitutional council to reject "dangerous" pesticide law

Dozens of scientists, medical experts, and patient advocacy groups have called on France’s Constitutional Council to reject the controversial "Loi Duplomb," describing it as a serious threat to public health. In a public statement published on Tuesday, July 29, the signatories argue that......

Morocco faces public health crisis as over 600 essential medicines run out

Morocco is grappling with a critical shortage of essential medicines, with over 600 drugs reportedly out of stock nationwide. The missing medications include life-saving treatments for chronic illnesses such as diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, neurological conditions, and cancer, leaving patients......

Unprecedented Surge: Africa Faces Critical Mpox Outbreak with 69,000 Cases in 2024

The African continent is experiencing a severe public health challenge as Mpox cases reach alarming levels in 2024, with the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) reporting over 69,000 cases and 1,260 fatalities. In a recent online briefing, Africa CDC's Chief of Staff and......

Tragic Alcohol Poisoning Outbreak Claims Lives in Iran

In a devastating incident, at least 26 individuals have died in Iran after consuming alcoholic beverages contaminated with toxic methanol, according to state media reports. The official IRNA news agency revealed that the fatalities occurred across various cities and towns in the northern provinces of......