South Africa: FMD outbreak continues to expand

The North West Department of Agriculture and Rural Development confirmed an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) in Dr Kenneth Kaunda District. Department spokesperson Emelda...

WHO steps up efforts against dengue outbreak in southern Yemen

The World Health Organization (WHO) is intensifying its dengue fever control campaign in Yemen’s Aden and Lahj provinces, where a surge in cases since...

Nigeria: Ogun State launches initiatives to fight plastic pollution

The Ogun State Government has launched two strategic initiatives designed to fight plastic pollution and promote sustainable waste management while providing economic benefits to...

Mozambique declares cholera outbreak in Sofala province

Mozambican health authorities have recently declared a cholera outbreak in Marromeu, Sofala province, in the centre of the country. So far, 32 people have...

Sudan: cholera outbreak reported in Abyei Special Administrative Area

The authorities of the Abyei Special Administrative Area (ASAA) confirmed three cases of cholera in the area. The region has been free from the...

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