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Nigerian-American physician Dr. Bennet Omalu changed modern sports safety forever when he discovered chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) in the brain of former NFL player Mike Webster.
Sep 12, 2026 · 3 min
The mpox epidemic continues to pose significant public health challenges across Africa, with recent data highlighting the severity and widespread nature of the outbreak. As of March 2025, the situation remains critical, necessitating coordinated efforts to mitigate its impact. Current Epidemiological Overview The ongoing mpox outbreaks have led to declarations of Public Health Emergencies at […]
Mar 24, 2025 · 3 min
Human metapneumovirus (HMPV) is a respiratory virus that has been known since its identification in 2001. Recently, there has been an increase in HMPV cases in China, leading to concerns about its potential impact. Here’s what you need to know: What is HMPV? HMPV is a common respiratory virus that typically causes symptoms similar to […]
Jan 8, 2025 · 2 min
Introduction Malaria remains one of the deadliest diseases in Nigeria, disproportionately affecting children under the age of five. In a country that accounts for nearly 27% of global malaria cases and 32% of malaria deaths, the introduction of the malaria vaccine represents a transformative step in the fight against this pervasive disease. The Burden of […]
Dec 29, 2024 · 3 min
Monkeypox cases confirmed in 8 African countries, WHO calls meeting to assess global threat “ Monkeypox cases confirmed in 8 African countries, WHO calls meeting to assess global threat | News24
Jun 17, 2022 · 1 min
South Africa as a whole now meets the requirements for a second wave, according to the South African COVID-19 Modeling Consortium (SACMC) assessment. Today, 6,710 new cases have been registered, reflecting an 18 per cent positive test rate. A second wave is a new wave lasting one or more days, commencing after the “end of […]
Dec 10, 2020 · 1 min
The total number of tests conducted in South Africa is currently reported as (2,422,741) two million four hundred and twenty-two thousand seven hundred and forty-one. The number of positively identified cases are (350,879) three hundred and fifty thousand eight hundred and seventy-nine. The recovery numbers reported are (182,230) one hundred and eighty-two thousand two hundred […]
Jul 19, 2020 · 1 min
Revised Level 3 Restrictions Curfew from 9 pm to 4 am Family visits not permitted Compulsory wearing of Face-mask Immediate suspension of Alcohol sale Data & Statistics Total number of tests conducted 2 154 391 Total number of Confirmed Cases 276 242 Total number of recoveries 134 874 Total number of deaths 4079 Compiled by […]
Jul 13, 2020 · 1 min
The first case in Africa from this global virus pandemic was discovered on the 14th of February in Egypt after it has killed over 1,400 persons with a majority from Wuhan in China where it originated. Since this index case in Africa, the continent has witnessed a continuous rise in cases predominantly from the north, […]
Jun 28, 2020 · 1 min
CASES Total number of tests conducted 1,328,060 Total number of positive cases 97,302 Total number of recoveries 51,608 Total number of deaths 1,930 Compiled by Abiodun Abidoye for Africa Online News a Top 20 news website to follow in South Africa
Jun 22, 2020 · 1 min
GAUTENG COVID-19 CASES In just over a week Gauteng recorded an increase of 6% in the number of Coronavirus cases in South Africa with current statistics reflecting a total 20% of positive cases recorded nationwide. On the 11th of June, the total number of confirmed cases recorded in Gauteng was 7,953 compared to the data […]
Jun 20, 2020 · 1 min
In an address by President Ramaphosa on Wednesday where he announced the inclusion of certain economic activities permissible in the current level 3 lockdown restrictions. These amended restrictions also referred to as Advanced level 3 lockdown will see the following activities and businesses commence in earnest ; Restaurants for ‘sit-down’ meals. Accredited and licensed accommodation, […]
Jun 18, 2020 · 2 min
