Uganda halts public transport to DRC over Ebola outbreak fears
Cargo remains exempt as Uganda cuts public transit links with Congo over Ebola emergencies.
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Africa CDC ends mpox emergency after continent curbs surge
Africa CDC has lifted the mpox public health emergency after a year-long response that sharply reduced cases and deaths across the continent.
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Ebola on the rise in Uganda as 265 people remain in quarantine
Health authorities are closely monitoring 265 individuals who may have come into contact with infected persons.
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Health officials report mpox spread across 12 counties in Kenya
Kenya has confirmed two more cases of mpox, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 33. The outbreak has spread across 12 counties in the country.
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Mpox elimination in Africa by 2025 is top priority for Africa CDC
Africa CDC aims to eradicate mpox in Africa by 2025, emphasizing local vaccine production, health worker deployment, and care integration.
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Suspected Marburg virus outbreak claims 8 lives in Tanzania
Samples have been collected for testing, and the WHO is working with Tanzanian authorities to investigate and contain the potential outbreak.
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Morocco’s mpox test gets Africa CDC approval
Morocco’s homegrown mpox test has been endorsed by the Africa CDC, a major milestone in strengthening Africa’s public health response.
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Flood-ravaged northeastern Nigeria struggles with cholera
Northeastern Nigeria is battling a cholera outbreak after recent floods damaged essential infrastructure, leading to a surge in cases among displaced populations.
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Africa CDC raises $600 million to fight mpox outbreak
The mpox outbreak has been particularly severe in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Africa CDC raises $600 million to fight mpox outbreak Read More »
DR Congo to receive first mpox vaccine delivery soon
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has pledged to support the DRC in combating the mpox outbreak with vaccine deliveries and other measures.
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