New IAEA guide on protecting workers against radon exposure

The IAEA, in collaboration with the International Labour Organization (ILO), has published a safety guide on protecting workers from radon exposure. Radon is a...

Nigeria: Lassa fever outbreak kills 80 in 11 states

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has reported 413 confirmed cases of Lassa fever in the latest outbreak, which began in...

Turkey captures terrorist behind 2013 attack

Turkish intelligence captured one of the perpetrators of a 2013 deadly terrorist attack in southern Turkey. Temir Dukanci was hiding in Syria and, according...

North Queensland melioidosis outbreak, 7 dead

A recent melioidosis epidemic has been identified in Northern Queensland, Australia, with a total of seven fatalities and at least 28 cases confirmed since...

Nigeria: fufu may not be safe for consumption

Fufu, a popular bread-like food used in West African cuisine, may be a serious health risk for Nigerians. According to doctor and health influencer...

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