Chad-
Cholera Outbreak Kills Hundreds Among Displaced and Refugees in Eastern Chad
Cholera Outbreak Kills Hundreds Among Displaced and Refugees in Eastern Chad
Lesotho-
Lumpy skin disease medication now available in Lesotho
Lesotho Takes Step Towards Eradication of Lumpy Skin Disease with New Medication
Bhutan-
Tandin Gyeltshen’s life changed by sudden illness six years ago
Tandin Gyeltshen's Life Transformed by Sudden Illness Six Years Ago
Thailand-
‘Wedding-tackle enlargement’ doctor nabbed after risky procedures exposed
Thai Doctor Arrested for Risky Penis Enlargement Procedures Exposes Wider Issue of Unlicensed Medical Practices
Pakistan-
Tension in Bani over PTI leader's eye health; vision reduced to 15%
Imran Khan's Reduced Vision Sparks Concerns Over Pakistan's Leadership
Kuwait-
Unlicensed Medics Caught in Dramatic Hawally Sweep
Unlicensed Medics Caught in Dramatic Hawally Sweep
Mexico-
Measles outbreak spreads prompting vaccination drive
Measles Outbreak Spreads, Prompting Urgent Vaccination Drive in Mexico
Paraguay-
Encarnación Opens Largest And Most Modern Hospital In The Interior Of Paraguay
Encarnación Opens Largest And Most Modern Hospital In The Interior Of Paraguay
Cabo Verde-
Ongoing Gastric Illness Outbreaks at Cape Verde Resorts Linked to British Deaths
Four British tourists have died in late 2025 after falling ill with stomach problems shortly after returning from holidays in Cape Verde.
Laos-
China's Airplane Hospital Arrives in Vientiane for Free Medical Services
China's Airplane Hospital Arrives in Vientiane for Free Medical Services
Malta-
Malta to Launch Drone Service for Rapid Medical Deliveries
Malta Launches Drone Service for Rapid Medical Deliveries
United States-
Measles Cases Confirmed in Wake, Durham, and Johnston Counties
Measles Cases Confirmed in Wake, Durham, and Johnston Counties
Mexico-
Mexico to Produce mRNA Vaccines Under New Agreement with Moderna
Mexico to Produce mRNA Vaccines Under New Agreement with Moderna
Nauru-
WHO Issues Media Releases on Nauru Health Matters on February 8, 2026
Nauru Faces Ongoing Health Challenges Amid Environmental Concerns
Equatorial Guinea-
Marburg Fever Outbreak in Equatorial Guinea Claims Nine Lives as WHO Deploys Experts
Equatorial Guinea, a small nation at the crossroads of West and Central Africa, has long navigated the treacherous waters of geopolitics. The recent confirmation of a Marburg virus outbreak in Equatorial Guinea, with nine deaths reported so far, has sent shockwaves across the region and beyond.
Uganda-
Uganda Grapples with Diabetes Epidemic, School Reopening Issues Amid Economic Challenges
Uganda's Growing Challenges Reflect Complexities of Rapid Urbanization and Economic Inequality
Burundi-
US Pledges $156M to Burundi's Health Sector Amid Regional Tensions
Burundi's Fragile Healthcare System Receives US Commitment
Malawi-
Malawi Launches Nationwide Polio Vaccination Drive to Protect Children Under 10
Malawi Launches Nationwide Polio Vaccination Drive to Protect Children Under 10
Samoa-
Samoan Government Secures Medical Treatment for Five More Patients Abroad
The Samoan government has approved treatment abroad for five more patients, marking a significant breakthrough in the country's efforts to provide quality healthcare to its people.
Samoa-
Five Lives Lost: Samoa's Rapid Forensic Analysis Saves Families from Grief
Samoa's National Hospital Morgue Holds Ceremony for Five Laid to Rest
Tonga-
Tonga Locks Down Village Amid Typhoid Outbreak: 'A Stark Reminder of Global Health Risks'
The government of Tonga has taken drastic measures to contain the spread of disease in the island nation following a devastating typhoid outbreak. The authorities have placed a village under strict restrictions, effectively locking down the area until further notice.
Czech Republic-
Czech Republic Expands Vaccine Coverage Amid EU Healthcare System Pressures
Czech Institute for Drug Control Expands Vaccine Coverage Amid EU Pressure
Mexico-
Measles Outbreak in Mexico's Schools Claims Dozens of Lives Amid Global Health Crisis
Measles Outbreak in Mexico Claims Dozens of Lives Amidst Educational Crisis
Suriname-
Chikungunya Outbreak in Suriname Skyrockets, Confirmed Cases Surge 131% in Just One Week
Chikungunya Outbreak in Suriname Reaches Crisis Point
Qatar-
Qatar Strengthens Health Ties with Senegal Amid COVID-19 Concerns
Qatar strengthens regional health ties with Senegal amid rising pandemic concerns.
Saint Lucia-
Girl's Death at Jacmel Clinic Sparks Probe Amid Concerns Over Saint Lucia's Healthcare System
The Ministry of Health has launched an investigation into the death of 10-year-old Amelia Isidore at the Jacmel Clinic in Saint Lucia, raising concerns about the island nation's healthcare system. The probe comes amid a complex web of historical and geopolitical tensions that have shaped the country's trajectory.
Samoa-
Dengue Fever Spreads in Samoa: 56 New Cases Reported Amidst Ongoing Epidemic
Samoan residents face another scorching summer as dengue fever continues to spread, with 56 new cases reported in the past week. This brings the total number of cases since January 26, 2025, to February 1, 2026, to 16,842.
Vanuatu-
Leprosy Outbreak in Vanuatu: Island Nation Grapples with Modern Resurgence Amid Climate Change and Colonial Legacy
The Pacific nation of Vanuatu is grappling with a mysterious outbreak of leprosy, leaving medical professionals scrambling to contain the spread and protect the vulnerable population. The Ministry of Health has sounded the alarm on the need for early detection and swift intervention, as 21 new cases have been confirmed in recent weeks.
Tonga-
Typhoid Fever Outbreak Brings Hofoa to Standstill as Tongan Government Cracks Down on Infection
Tonga Takes Drastic Measures to Combat Typhoid Fever
Mozambique-
Mozambique on Brink of Collapse as Cholera Outbreak Surpasses Previous Record, Threatens Global Health Security
Mozambique Grapples with Worst-Ever Cholera Outbreak
Saint Lucia-
Tragedy Strikes PE Class: 10-Year-Old Student Dies in Saint Lucia Amidst Ongoing Healthcare Crisis
In Saint Lucia's sweltering heat, a 10-year-old student's life was cut short during a routine Physical Education class, leaving behind a community in shock. The country's history as a British colony has left a lasting impact on its social and economic landscape, with colonialism continuing to shape the nation's development.
Vanuatu-
Leprosy Epidemic Grips Vanuatu: Government Announces Plans to Boost Funding for Treatment and Prevention
Vanuatu Grapples with Growing Leprosy Epidemic
Palau-
Nipah Virus Transmission Confirmed in Palau, No Local Cases Detected
Palau Breathes Sigh of Relief as No Local Nipah Virus Transmission Detected
Democratic Republic of the Congo-
Eastern DRC on Brink of Collapse: Hospitals Overwhelmed by 3,082 Injured and 843 Dead in Ongoing Conflict
The Democratic Republic of Congo has long struggled with instability and conflict, a legacy of colonialism, ethnic tensions, and foreign interventions that continue to simmer in its eastern regions. The region around Goma in North Kivu Province has been particularly volatile, with multiple militias and armed groups vying for control amidst weak state authority and porous borders.
Dominican Republic-
Dominican Republic Grapples with Alarming Infant Mortality Rate Amid Economic Struggles
The Dominican Republic Grapples with Alarming Infant Mortality Rate
Comoros-
Mpox Outbreak Grips Comoros: Island Nation Struggles to Contain Surge of New Cases
The Comorian government is struggling to contain a sudden surge in Mpox cases, with over 100 new cases reported across the country. The Africa CDC's decision to lift travel restrictions on several countries, including Madagascar and Comoros, has been met with growing concern among public health officials.
Chad-
Cholera Outbreak Devastates Eastern Chad Refugee Camps: 'A Wake-Up Call for Global Aid Fatigue'
In eastern Chad's Sudanese camps, a devastating cholera outbreak is claiming lives among thousands of displaced and refugee families. The humanitarian crisis deepens, with reports of emergency healthcare shortages growing, as hundreds have died from the disease.
Singapore-
Measles Outbreak in Singapore: Global Health Community on High Alert as Cases Skyrocket by 550%
Singapore Sees 550% Surge in Measles Cases Amid Global Health Warnings
South Sudan-
MSF Health Facility in Pieri Devastated by Looting Amid Renewed Fighting
The recent looting of Médecins Sans Frontières' (MSF) health facility in Pieri, Jonglei state, is a stark reminder of the devastating consequences of conflict in South Sudan. The incident is part of a broader humanitarian crisis that has been unfolding for years in the region.
Japan-
Japan Grapples with Resurgent Flu Cases, Economic Slowdown Amid Global Health Concerns
Tokyo's influenza cases surge, prompting alert level status
Grenada-
Grenada's Community Health Event Draws Thousands in Show of Solidarity and Commitment to Public Health
Grenada Residents Flock to Community Health Event Amid Ongoing Recovery Efforts
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Nueva vacuna promete inmunidad prolongada
<p>La vacuna podría aplicarse una vez cada cinco años.</p><p>Autoridades evalúan su aprobación.</p>