Congo health officials investigate deadly disease killing 143
Authorities and WHO are investigating a deadly disease outbreak in southwest Congo that killed 143 in November.
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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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Ethiopia reports 7.3M malaria cases, 1,157 deaths in 9 months
World Health Organization says malaria poses significant public health challenge in Ethiopia
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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: 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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Germany confirms first new mpox variant, low public risk
Transmission of the variant requires close physical contact, and RKI currently assesses the risk to the broader population as low
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WHO Declares Egypt malaria-free after century-long battle
Malaria, once endemic in Egypt for thousands of years, has now been eradicated
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