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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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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Nigeria activates emergency response to combat Lassa fever
The country’s disease control agency has activated an emergency response center to manage the situation.
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Mpox vaccination program begins in Nigeria after delay
Nigeria has commenced a delayed mpox vaccination program, prioritizing healthcare workers and immunocompromised individuals in Abuja and select states.
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WHO: Mpox cases stabilize in DR Congo, but threat persists
The virus continues to spread in other African countries, particularly Burundi and Uganda.
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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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Mpox outbreak in DR Congo shows signs of slowing
The World Health Organization reports a decrease in weekly mpox cases in Congo, but experts emphasize the urgent need for increased vaccination efforts to prevent future outbreaks.
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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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Mpox cases detected in Zimbabwe, contact tracing ongoing
Health officials are working to contain the outbreak and reassure the public.
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