pandemic Archives - The Sudan Times

Congo health officials investigate deadly disease killing 143

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

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

Health officials are working to contain the outbreak and reassure the public.

East Africa is facing a Marburg virus crisis, with Rwanda leading the charge in vaccination efforts to contain the outbreak and save lives.

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

The Alinity m MPXV assay will help expand testing capacity and control the spread of the virus.

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

Mpox cases continue to rise in the DRC due to insufficient testing coverage, posing a significant public health threat.

The funding will support efforts to contain the spread of the virus and provide necessary medical care to affected individuals.

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