The Plateau State government has confirmed an outbreak of Lassa fever, recording 11 cases and four deaths.
Plateau State has officially confirmed an outbreak of Lassa fever. Reports indicate 11 cases have been recorded, with four deaths associated with the outbreak. This confirmation highlights ongoing public health challenges in the region.
No further details on the timeline or response measures were provided in the available reports.
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The Plateau State Police Command has banned all night grazing and mining activities across the state, warning violators of the full wrath of the law. The measure follows killings in Anguwan Rukuba community in Jos North, where President Bola Tinubu met grieving families and Jama’atu Nasril Islam (JNI) buried four slain members.
Gunmen have killed at least three herders along the Dorowa-Jong road in Barkin Ladi local government area of Plateau State. The incident occurred in a community in the area. No details on the motive were provided in the report.
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An ambush in Barkin Ladi has resulted in the deaths of three herders.
Hong Kong health authorities are seeking more information from the World Health Organization on a hantavirus outbreak aboard a cruise ship in the Atlantic, while stepping up prevention efforts to protect the city.
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South Africa's foot-and-mouth disease outbreak has spread to all nine provinces, prompting a national vaccination drive and calls for better communication. Authorities are rolling out millions of vaccine doses while addressing misinformation and cross-border risks. An inter-ministerial committee has been formed to coordinate a regional response.
The Ministry of Health has issued a public health advisory following a hantavirus outbreak linked to the cruise ship MV Hondius. The World Health Organisation confirmed eight cases and three deaths among passengers and crew as of May 7. No cases have been reported in Kenya and the risk to the public remains low.