Reports of the recent plague outbreak in Madagascar were scary. But what about other diseases and epidemics we should be looking out for? These are the diseases that could probably strike SA. ~ On 26 October 2017 Health24 reported … Read More
Heightened seismic activity, mudflows and confirmation the volcano is shifting into magmatic phase prompts warnings and airport closures. A large eruption of Bali’s restless Mount Agung volcano could be imminent, Indonesian officials have said as they called for 100,000 people … Read More
A serious outbreak of the plague is threatening residents and tourists in Madagascar The World Health Organization (WHO) reports more than 2,000 confirmed or suspected cases and that the death toll has reached 195 as of this week. The WHO … Read More
The plague currently ravaging Madagascar has proved “resilient” to antibiotics because it is extremely rare, an expert has warned. It comes as the death toll for the disease rises to 165 and 10 neighbouring countries are put on alert, according to the … Read More
Pacific tsunami warning centre said waves were possible after the strong quake hit off New Caledonia Nervous residents reported feeling several tremors throughout the night before the quake hit. Photograph: Auscape/UIG via Getty Images Vanuatu and New Caledonia were hit … Read More
AKIPRESS.COM – Madagascar’s healthcare system will be unable to cope if the deadly plague outbreak continues to escalate, a scientist has warned. Scores of doctors and nurses have been struck down with the disease, which is predicted to gather momentum in … Read More
The Iranian city of Pol-e Zahab was particularly hard hit by the earthquake that struck on Sunday near the Iraqi border. CreditPouria Pakizeh/Iranian Students News Agency, via European Pressphoto Agency TEHRAN — Iranians dug through rubble in a frantic search for … Read More
A strong 6.5 magnitude quake struck the Pacific coast of Costa Rica near its capital city San Jose on Sunday night, but there were no initial reports of injuries or damage to infrastructure. There was no Pacific-wide tsunami threat, the … Read More
At least 221 people were killed and 2,800 injured after a 7.3-magnitude earthquake struck near the Iran’s border with Iraq. Around 50 aftershocks were registered and more were expected, Iranian officials warned. The U.S. Geological Survey said the quake was … Read More