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- Akwa Ibom State Activates Emergency COVID-19 Surveillance Following Reported Outbreak in Neighboring Region
Published: Apr 27, 2026
Section: Africa
On April 27, 2026, the Akwa Ibom State government initiated heightened disease surveillance at all entry points and health facilities. Health Commissioner Ekem Emmanuel confirmed t...
- President Tinubu Greenlights ₦17 Billion Social Action Fund for Grassroots Development Across 8,804 Wards
Published: Apr 23, 2026
Section: Africa
President Bola Tinubu has approved the establishment of a community-based national social action fund task force and the release of ₦17 billion to drive localized projects across N...
- Singapore Detects First Two Clade Ib Mpox Cases Linked to Close Physical Contact
Published: Apr 2, 2026
Section: Asia
The Communicable Diseases Agency confirmed on April 2 that two men in Singapore tested positive for the more virulent clade Ib mpox strain. Authorities report that the risk to the...
- Africa CDC Commends Equatorial Guinea for Leading Malaria Elimination Efforts
Published: Feb 27, 2026
Section: World
Africa CDC Director-General Jean Kaseya has lauded Equatorial Guinea as a model for malaria elimination, stating the country is on track to become the tenth malaria-free nation in...