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Measles outbreak

Kenya Faces Triple Health Emergency Amid Measles and Malaria Outbreaks

Kenya battles measles and malaria outbreaks amid climate change impacts, with health authorities ramping up ...
  • 28 November 2024
  • Africa
Mpox Vaccine

Nigeria Launches Mpox Vaccination Campaign in Rivers State and FCT

Nigeria launches Mpox vaccination campaigns in Rivers State and FCT, targeting healthcare workers and vulnerable ...
  • 28 November 2024
  • Health
WHO Africa

WHO Africa Regional Director-Elect Dies at 55

Dr. Faustine Ndugulile, WHO Africa Regional Director-Elect, has died at 55 in India while undergoing ...
  • 27 November 2024
  • Africa
$5 Million Reward

Netanyahu Offers $5 Million Reward for Hostages Freed from Gaza

Israeli PM Netanyahu announces a $5 million reward for information leading to the release of ...
  • 20 November 2024
  • Health
Lassa Fever

Tackling Lassa Fever and Meningitis as Deaths Surge in Nigeria

Nigeria faces rising deaths from Lassa fever and meningitis, with health experts urging increased efforts ...
  • 19 November 2024
  • Health
Marburg Outbreak

Rwanda Declares End of Marburg Outbreak, but Concerns Remain

Rwanda declares the end of the Marburg outbreak after the last patient is discharged, but ...
  • 19 November 2024
  • Africa
Diabetes

Experts Advocate Mandatory Diabetes Screening as Cases Surge in Africa

Experts advocate for mandatory diabetes screening as cases surge in Africa, with calls for increased ...
  • 19 November 2024
  • Africa
Preterm Babies

World Prematurity Day 2024: Raising Awareness and Advocating for Preterm Babies

World Prematurity Day 2024 emphasizes life-saving interventions for preterm babies, including skin-to-skin care, and calls ...
  • 17 November 2024
  • Health
New Mpox Strain

New Mpox Strain Emerges in Central Africa, Experts Highlight Bushmeat Trade Risks and African Innovation in Detection

A new strain of mpox has emerged, significantly impacting children in the Democratic Republic of ...

  • 13 November 2024
  • Africa
Lassa Fever Outbreak

Lassa Fever Outbreak in Nigeria Claims 174 Lives with Over 1,000 Confirmed Cases

A recent outbreak of Lassa fever in Nigeria has claimed 174 lives, with over 1,035 ...

  • 12 November 2024
  • Health
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