Health ministry reports first mpox case in South Sudan
South Sudan has confirmed its first case of mpox in a 31-year-old Ugandan national.
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Uganda launches trial for potential Sudan Ebola vaccine
Uganda has begun a clinical trial for a potential Sudan Ebola vaccine, with WHO supporting the effort by donating 2,160 doses to help curb future outbreaks.
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Africa delivers 10 million malaria vaccine doses in one year
Gavi, the vaccine alliance, announced that nearly 10 million doses of the RTS,S malaria vaccine have been delivered to Africa since the rollout of routine immunization began.
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Kenya confirms two more mpox cases, bringing total to 33
Kenya confirmed two new mpox cases, bringing the total to 33 and reporting the outbreak across 12 counties.
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Africa CDC commits to eradicating mpox from Africa by 2025
The Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has vowed to eradicate mpox from Africa by the end of 2025.
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South Sudan reports 334 deaths due to ongoing cholera outbreak
The cholera outbreak in South Sudan has led to 334 deaths, with over 19,000 reported cases, as the epidemic spreads across seven states.
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Tanzania reports 8 deaths in possible Marburg virus outbreak
At least eight people have died in a suspected Marburg virus outbreak in Tanzania, with nine cases reported and samples being tested for confirmation, according to WHO.
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Two Mpox cases prompt emergency in Sierra Leone
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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Kenya moves to decriminalize attempted suicide
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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Sudan cholera outbreak death toll surpasses 1,300
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.
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