A surge in mpox cases in Congo has prompted Africa to seek urgent vaccine support as the WHO declares the outbreaks a global health emergency.
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Conflict, poverty, and lack of access to nutritious food are driving the issue.
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The Red Cross warns of the crisis, while the WHO confirms the first case outside the continent.
Red Cross sounds alarm on critical mpox supply shortages in Africa Read More »
The WHO chief has called an emergency meeting to assess if the recent spread of mpox, particularly a new, more severe strain, constitutes a global health crisis.
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Kenya and the Central African Republic are battling new mpox outbreaks, highlighting Africa’s vulnerability to the disease amid a shortage of vaccines.
Africa battles new mpox waves amid vaccine shortage Read More »
The country is battling a surge in hepatitis B and C cases, overwhelming healthcare facilities.
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The UN’s UNAIDS program is calling for a combination of strong political will, technical expertise to end the HIV pandemic.
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This variant is more contagious, deadlier, and impacting children and pregnant women.
Deadlier Mpox strain ravages DRC, spreads fear of wider Africa Read More »
With the goal of preventing future pandemics like COVID-19, countries race against time to secure a global treaty at the WHO.
Countries rush to secure WHO pandemic treaty Read More »
