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The Anatomy of an Outbreak in a Conflict Setting & Nigeria’s Preparedness for Ebola 
The latest Ebola outbreak in DRC is unfolding in a conflict-affected region where insecurity, displacement, and fragile trust are complicating containment efforts. What does this reveal about Nigeria's preparedness for…
The Bundibugyo Ebola Outbreak Shows Why Preparedness Cannot Wait
“As we scale up our detection and response, we expect to see more cases initially before the curve begins to go down” These were the words of Prof Mohamed Janabi,…
When Children Miss Vaccines, Polio Risks Re-emerge: Lessons from Kebbi State
Mahdi Garba (Lead writer) When Umar Adamu, the Disease Surveillance and Notification Officer (DSNO) for Aliero Local Government Area in Kebbi State, received a report of an 11-year-old girl in…
Tackling infectious disease outbreak and vaccination misinformation in Nigeria
Hands on his Knees, Akin “Shuga” Tofowomo refused to be defined by Polio: Tribute to a Friend
A guest post by Dr Chikwe Ihekweazu On 30 October 2025, news broke unexpectedly that Akin “Shuga” Tofowomo had passed away while undergoing surgery in Canada. The shock was followed…
Building Business Resilience Against Mpox and Other Infectious Disease Outbreaks: Insights from International SOS
Chioma Nnamani (Lead Writer) Mpox has been devastating communities in West and Central Africa, howewer in 2024, four previously unaffected countries, Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, and Uganda reported their first mpox…
Local Voices Driving Trust and Demand for Polio Vaccines in Bauchi and Kebbi States
Solomon Yemi Oladimeji (Lead writer) In Northern Nigeria, where health systems often come face to face with socio-cultural beliefs, change does not arrive in white coats or government-issued badges. It…
The Final Push: Overcoming the Last Barriers to Global Polio Eradication
By Dr Anirejuoritse Chima-Oduko & and Yusuf YusufariAs World Polio Day is being celebrated, the reemergence of polio in Gaza serves as a reminder polio anywhere is a threat everywhere…
Mpox Vaccine: Africa’s Wait Continues Two Years After Global Outbreak
Zubaida Baba Ibrahim (Lead Writer) The African Continent is experiencing a new wave of Mpox (formerly monkeypox virus) cases, driven by a new ‘Clade 1b’ variant, that is spreading quickly…
Africa CDC and CEPI deepen partnership to fortify African preparedness against disease outbreaks
May 28, 2024; Geneva, Switzerland: The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) and the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on…