Taiwan earthquake death toll rises to 59, with 76 still missing

THE powerful earthquake that struck Taiwan early on Saturday killing at least 12 people dead, has on Thursday been reported to have more than 12 victims. Death toll now rose to 59 , with 76 people still missing and presumed trapped under the rubble of a collapsed residential building, the Ministry of Interior said. The 16-story […]

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Lassa fever

Lassa Hemorrhagic Fever: Death toll hits 101

The Lassa hemorrhagic  fever outbreak in the country has killed 101 people, as West Africa battles to contain a flare-up of the virus, according to data from the nation’s health authorities yesterday. Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) statistics showed that reported cases of the hemorrhagic disease — confirmed and suspected — stood at 175 with […]

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