Current Ebola outbreak the largest ever
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said there are now more than 28,600 cases of Ebola reported. This makes it the largest Ebola disease outbreak to date. Over…
Over 1,000 cases of Ebola suspected and confirmed in the DRC
There are now over 1,000 suspected and confirmed cases of the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola. The World Health Organisation (WHO) also declared a Public Health Emergency of International Concern, as…
11 cases of Hantavirus confirmed
There have been a total of 11 cases -nine confirmed, and two probable cases of the Hantavirus, recorded from the 2 May 2026 to 25 May 2026. This figure includes…
Pharmaceutical bodies warn manufacturers and professionals against dangerous weight loss products
Pharmaceutical bodies are cracking the whip against illegal manufacturers and professionals involved in dangerous weight loss medicines. The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA), and the South African Pharmacy…
Residents set Ebola quarantine facility on fire
Aggrieved residents who wanted to bury own relatives who died from the Ebola virus, set the facility on fire on Friday. The facility established by Doctors Without Borders and other…
Bundibugyo strain behind the increase in Ebola infections, now at 536
About 536 people might already have the Ebola virus. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said although there are 34 confirmed cases, and 134 suspected deaths, there are…
Africa CDC calls urgent Regional Coordination Meeting following Ebola Virus Outbreak in Ituri Province, DRC
About 246 suspected cases of Ebola were confirmed by the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), this week. The centre said 65 of these resulted in deaths in…
Salmonella outbreak infected 150 people
An outbreak of Salmonella has infected more than 150 more people across the United States. Over a quarter of these cases, are in children under the age of 5 years.…
Festus Mogae to be laid to rest on Saturday
The late former President of Botswana, Festus Mogae, will be laid to rest on Saturday, May 16, at the Phomolong Cemetery in Gaborone. The funeral is restricted to family and…
Few Ostriches rescued in Oudtshoorn’s storm
Ostriches were rescued near a bridge in Volmoed, following Thursday’s floods. The Oudtshoorn Municipality said many did not survive the adverse weather. “Our thoughts are with the affected farmers and…