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Africa CDC Calls for Urgent Investment in Public Health Amid Rising Crises

Africa CDC urges increased domestic health funding and innovative financing to address rising public health ...
  • 1 February 2025
  • Africa
Trump

Trump Administration’s PEPFAR Funding Freeze Threatens Millions of Lives Across Africa

The Trump administration’s freeze on PEPFAR funding threatens millions of lives across Africa, jeopardizing HIV/AIDS ...
  • 28 January 2025
  • Health
WHO

African Union Expresses Dismay Over U.S. Withdrawal From WHO

The African Union criticizes the U.S. withdrawal from the WHO, calling it counterproductive to global ...
  • 22 January 2025
  • Health
Ekweremadu

Ekweremadu’s Wife Released from UK Prison, Returns to Nigeria

Beatrice Ekweremadu, wife of former Nigerian Deputy Senate President, has been released from UK prison ...
  • 22 January 2025
  • Health
Marburg virus

Tanzania Confirms Marburg Virus Outbreak, Africa CDC Leads Response

Tanzania confirms a Marburg virus outbreak in Bukoba, with Africa CDC mobilizing teams to contain ...
  • 21 January 2025
  • Health
Trump

Trump Withdraws US from WHO and Climate Accord Amid Controversy

President Trump withdraws the U.S. from the WHO and Paris Climate Agreement, sparking global criticism ...
  • 21 January 2025
  • Health
Marburg

WHO Warns as Marburg Virus Outbreak Claims Eight Lives in Tanzania

The WHO has issued a warning over a deadly Marburg virus outbreak in Tanzania, which ...
  • 16 January 2025
  • Africa

Bird Flu Outbreak Confirmed in Kano, FG and State Authorities React

Nigeria confirms a bird flu outbreak in Kano. Federal and state authorities are taking steps ...
  • 15 January 2025
  • Health
HMPV

Nigeria Boosts Preparedness Against HMPV Amid Global Concerns

NCDC strengthens Nigeria’s preparedness against HMPV with airport screenings and public awareness amid global concerns ...
  • 8 January 2025
  • Health
Human Metapneumovirus Nigeria

Nigeria Strengthens Monitoring Amid China’s New Viral Outbreak

Nigeria tightens health monitoring for travelers from China following the Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) outbreak. Learn ...
  • 6 January 2025
  • Health
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