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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South Sudan detects first mpox case in patient from Uganda
South Sudan confirmed its first mpox case after a 31-year-old Ugandan man tested positive, prompting an emergency response from health officials.
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Clinical trial for Sudan Ebola vaccine begins in Uganda
A clinical trial for a potential vaccine against Sudan virus disease has begun in Uganda following the confirmation of a new Ebola outbreak in the country.
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African Union hopes Trump will reconsider US exit from WHO
The African Union has urged US President Donald Trump to reconsider his decision to withdraw from the World Health Organization.
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Malaria jab rollout in Africa reaches 10 million doses
Africa’s malaria vaccine rollout delivered 10 million doses in a year, protecting millions of children and reducing malaria-related deaths.
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Lassa fever claims 12 lives in Nigeria with 89 new cases reported
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention has urged the public to take precautions to prevent the spread of the disease.
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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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Death toll from cholera outbreak in South Sudan rises to 334
The death toll from a cholera outbreak in South Sudan has risen to 334, with over 19,000 cases reported across seven states.
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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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