Sierra Leone has declared a public health emergency after confirming two cases of mpox and implementing measures to control the virus.
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Kenya’s high court has ruled that treating suicide attempts as a crime is unconstitutional, signaling a shift towards mental health awareness and decriminalization.
Kenya’s high court rules to decriminalize attempted suicide Read More »
The Sudanese Ministry of Health has reported that the death toll from the cholera outbreak has risen to 1,316, with over 49,000 cases identified.
Sudan’s cholera epidemic claims over 1,300 lives Read More »
The viral hemorrhagic fever has infected over 1,100 people across the country.
Nigeria declares Lassa fever emergency after 190 deaths Read More »
A mysterious illness that has claimed dozens of lives in the Democratic Republic of Congo is likely malaria, according to the Africa CDC.
Mysterious illness in DR Congo likely malaria: Africa CDC Read More »
The international community is calling for urgent humanitarian aid to address the cholera outbreak in Sudan.
Sudan’s cholera outbreak claims 1,200+ lives amid war Read More »
A crucial donation of mpox vaccines from Japan to the Democratic Republic of Congo has been held up by legal issues surrounding liability for potential side effects.
DR Congo’s mpox vaccine rollout delayed by legal hurdles Read More »
Morocco’s homegrown mpox test has been endorsed by the Africa CDC, a major milestone in strengthening Africa’s public health response.
Morocco’s mpox test gets Africa CDC approval Read More »
Rwanda has successfully contained the Marburg virus outbreak, with no new cases reported in the past two weeks.
Rwanda declares end to Marburg virus outbreak Read More »
The Central African region is the epicenter, accounting for a majority of cases and deaths.
Africa CDC sounds alarm: Mpox crisis deepens Read More »
