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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
Yellow Fever Vaccination

Governor Buni Launches Yellow Fever Vaccination Campaign to Immunize 3.6 Million People in Yobe

Yobe State Governor Mai Mala Buni unveils an integrated yellow fever vaccination campaign targeting 3.6 ...
  • 12 November 2024
  • Health
Malaria Vaccine

Sudan Begins Rollout of Malaria Vaccines Amid Rising Child Mortality Rates

Sudan rolls out malaria vaccines targeting children as cases rise, aiming to curb the disease’s ...
  • 8 November 2024
  • Africa
HIV Vaccine

Nigeria and Seven African Nations Launch African-Led HIV Vaccine Development

Nigeria and seven African nations initiate an African-led HIV vaccine development project, aiming to tailor ...
  • 8 November 2024
  • Africa
Mpox Vaccines

WHO Distributes Mpox Vaccines to Nine African Countries as Cases Surge

The WHO distributes mpox vaccines to nine African countries as cases surge, prioritizing healthcare workers ...
  • 7 November 2024
  • Ghana
Mpox Outbreak in Congo

Mpox Outbreak in Congo Shows Signs of Stabilization Amid Vaccination Efforts, But Risks Remain for Unvaccinated

Vaccination efforts in Congo show signs of slowing mpox spread, with over 50,000 people vaccinated. ...
  • 5 November 2024
  • Africa
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