Cholera cases rise in Sudan amid devastating floods
The situation in Sudan is dire as cholera cases surge and floods devastate communities.
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Congo delays mpox vaccine delivery amid global health crisis
The mpox vaccine shortage in Congo persists, raising concerns about the country’s ability to contain the outbreak.
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Extreme heat endangers west, central African children
UNICEF warns that extreme heatwaves in West and Central Africa are leading to a surge in child deaths, with health risks exacerbated by the mpox outbreak.
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Africa’s mpox surge triggers global health alarm — WHO
Experts warn of the potential for the virus to spread beyond the continent if not contained swiftly.
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New mpox strain sparks global health concern
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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Africa battles new mpox waves amid vaccine shortage
Kenya and the Central African Republic are battling new mpox outbreaks, highlighting Africa’s vulnerability to the disease amid a shortage of vaccines.
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UN urges Africa to end HIV epidemic by 2030
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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Toxic chemical theft sparks panic in Kenya
Kenya is facing a serious health crisis after a truck transporting highly toxic sodium cyanide overturned and the chemical was looted.
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First doses of promising malaria vaccine given in Ivory Coast
The Oxford-developed vaccine shows promise in reducing deaths from the disease.
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Leaking mine pollutes river, sickens villagers in Ivory Coast
Hundreds of villagers in Ivory Coast fall ill after a gold mine leak contaminates their drinking water source.
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