epidemic Archives - The Sudan Times

EU launches projects to aid mpox response in DR Congo

The European Union has launched $21.7 million in projects to support the Democratic Republic of Congo’s mpox response.

The cholera outbreak in South Sudan has led to 334 deaths, with over 19,000 reported cases, as the epidemic spreads across seven states.

The death toll from the cholera outbreak in Sudan has risen to 1,316, with over 49,000 cases reported, according to the Sudanese Ministry of Health.

Authorities and WHO are investigating a deadly disease outbreak in southwest Congo that killed 143 in November.

The number of people who have died from cholera in Sudan has risen to 1,180, with over 42,000 cases reported.

The World Health Organization (WHO) has reported a concerning resurgence of polio in Africa, with 134 new cases detected in seven countries.

As cholera cases rise in Sudan, UNICEF delivers 1.4 million oral vaccines to support ongoing immunization campaigns and prevent further spread.

The mpox epidemic in Africa continues to worsen, with over 800 deaths reported and over 34,000 cases recorded.

Gilead has announced licensing deals to expand access to its HIV prevention drug, lenacapavir, in lower-income countries.

The United States and European Union have donated vaccines to the Democratic Republic of Congo to help the country fight the mpox outbreak.