Sierra Leone has declared a public health emergency after confirming two cases of mpox, implementing measures to break the chain of transmission and enhance surveillance.
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The Kenyan High Court has ruled that criminalizing attempted suicide is unconstitutional, a significant step towards addressing mental health stigma in the country.
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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.
Sudan cholera outbreak death toll surpasses 1,300 Read More »
Zambia reported its second mpox case in three months as WHO confirmed nearly 14,000 cases across 20 African countries.
Zambia confirms 2nd mpox case, 14k in Africa Read More »
The country’s disease control agency has activated an emergency response center to manage the situation.
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While other diseases, such as viral hemorrhagic fever, have not been ruled out, malaria remains the most likely cause.
Africa CDC links DR Congo illness to malaria Read More »
DR Congo’s health ministry has confirmed that a recent outbreak of an unknown disease in the southwestern Kwango province is a severe form of malaria.
DR Congo’s mystery disease confirmed as severe malaria Read More »
The outbreak has overwhelmed the already fragile healthcare system, leading to a high number of fatalities.
Over 1,200 dead as cholera grips Sudan Read More »
Authorities and WHO are investigating a deadly disease outbreak in southwest Congo that killed 143 in November.
Congo health officials investigate deadly disease killing 143 Read More »
The Democratic Republic of Congo’s efforts to combat mpox have been hindered by delays in the delivery of Japanese-donated vaccines, primarily due to legal complexities.
Legal issues stall mpox vaccine for DR Congo’s children Read More »
