Gastroenteritis has claimed seven lives and several others were hospitalized in Kirikasamma Local Government Area of Jigawa State. Musa Abdullahi Diladige, Coordinator local government’s Primary Healthcare who confirmed the incident, said the disease has affected several communities, including Malori, Maikintari, Dilmari, Kirikasamma, and parts of Baturiya village. The Director of Administration and General Services of the local government who is also the acting chairman of the council, Idris Gambo Abubakar, pledged to provide all necessary...

Due to spread of Mpox across the regions of Horn, Eastern, and Southern Africa, the International Organization for Mitigation (IOM) has launched an $18.5 million appeal to fund to mitigate the risk of infection for migrants who need “crucial” healthcare and other support ahead of an “anticipated surge” in cases. In a statement by Amy Pope, the IOM Director-General stated that those uprooted from their homes by natural emergencies and conflicts were far more prone to infection,...