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Since its detection in May 2026, the Bundibugyo virus disease (BVD) outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has expanded rapidly, reaching 4566 confirmed cases and 2128 deaths across six provinces by 13 August 2026. Ituri Province remains the epicentre, but ongoing transmission, spread to new areas, a high case fatality ratio (47%),…

Daughter of Chief Joseph Ezeokafor, the kidnapped businessman and Chairman of Jezco Group, Blessing Ezeokafor, who is said to be the first child of the victim has accused his younger brother Eberechukwu Ezeokafor, popularly known as Jowizaza for being responsible for the fate of their father

Since the previous Disease Outbreak News was published on 17 July 2026, additional confirmed cases and deaths have been reported only in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Since the previous  Disease Outbreak Newswas published on 3 July 2026, the number of confirmed cases and deaths has increased substantially in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. In total, 2145 confirmed cases have been reported:  2124 in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (including two cases with diagnosis in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and…

England World Cup winner Nobby Stiles died with a brain condition caused by repeatedly heading a football, a coroner has ruled at his inquest

When shopping for lettuce or other greens, experts recommend avoiding precut or packaged items and selecting whole, uncut produce instead, because it typically undergoes less handling. See all topics

Children and adults living with a rare condition that causes rapid, uncontrollable weight gain now have a new treatment option following the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s approval of setmelanotide, based on results from the phase 3 TRANSCEND clinical trial, published in The New England Journal of Medicine

SAN FRANCISCO –Cases of cyclosporiasis, an intestinal infection caused by a parasite, are currently being reported in nearly three dozen states, according to an ABC News tally

Washing produce may reduce the risk of getting diarrhea caused by the parasite cyclospora, but it isn’t a guarantee.