Mpox cases surge 545% in Africa — Africa CDC
The Africa CDC has called for increased funding to combat the crisis.
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Africa’s mpox-hit nations receive 899K vaccine doses
The global health community is working together to combat the mpox outbreak in Africa, with the WHO allocating 899,000 vaccine doses to nine affected countries.
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WHO: Mpox vaccination drive underway in Africa
Over 50,000 people have been vaccinated against mpox in the DRC and Rwanda as the disease continues to spread across Africa.
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WHO reports surge in polio Cases in Africa
The World Health Organization (WHO) has reported a concerning resurgence of polio in Africa, with 134 new cases detected in seven countries.
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WHO declares Egypt malaria-free after centuries
Egypt’s triumph over malaria is a testament to the country’s commitment to public health and the effective implementation of malaria control measures.
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Mpox cases detected in Zimbabwe, contact tracing ongoing
Health officials are working to contain the outbreak and reassure the public.
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Morocco procures mpox treatment from Siga
Siga Technologies announces the supply of its mpox therapy Tpoxx to Morocco, marking its first commercial sale in Africa.
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Rwanda launches vaccination drive to combat Marburg virus
East Africa is facing a Marburg virus crisis, with Rwanda leading the charge in vaccination efforts to contain the outbreak and save lives.
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Cholera outbreak hits northeastern Nigeria amid flooding
The devastating impact of floods in northeastern Nigeria has been compounded by a cholera outbreak, posing a serious public health threat to the region.
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WHO agency greenlights new mpox testing tool
The Alinity m MPXV assay will help expand testing capacity and control the spread of the virus.
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