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Ethiopia investigates new viral hemorrhagic fever after 8 cases

Ethiopia is investigating a possible outbreak of a viral hemorrhagic fever after eight suspected cases were reported in the Omo region.

Africa launches a cholera response plan to save lives and secure vaccines across its 54 member states by 2030.

A new cluster of Ebola cases has been detected in Uganda, prompting the Africa CDC to intensify monitoring and contact-tracing efforts.

The Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has vowed to eradicate mpox from Africa by the end of 2025.

While other diseases, such as viral hemorrhagic fever, have not been ruled out, malaria remains the most likely cause.

The Africa CDC has endorsed Morocco’s locally-produced mpox test, marking a significant step in Africa’s efforts to combat the ongoing outbreak.

The Africa CDC has called for increased funding to combat the crisis.

In response to Trump’s electoral win, Africa CDC Director John Kaseya urges the new U.S. administration to meet the mpox support pledged under Biden.

Data shows that 19 African nations have reported over 48,000 suspected mpox cases, including 1,048 deaths this year alone

Central African region accounts for 86.4% of 42,438 mpox cases reported, says Africa CDC