Tanzania ends Marburg virus outbreak
No new cases reported in 42 days following death of last confirmed case on Jan. 28, according to WHO
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WHO to deliver leprosy drugs to Nigeria after year-long delay
Nigeria, which reports over 1,000 leprosy cases annually, ran out of multi-drug therapy (MDT) in early 2024 due to supply chain bottlenecks and new domestic testing requirements for imported medicines
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WHO celebrates Africa’s leadership in health challenges
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO Director-General, praises Africa’s leadership in global health and partnerships with African institutions to advance science and policy.
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Uganda reports child’s Ebola death as outbreak fears grow
A 4-year-old child has died of Ebola in Uganda, becoming the second fatality in the recent outbreak.
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WHO chief urges funding to address Sudan’s health emergency
The World Health Organization (WHO) has launched a $262.3 million appeal for health assistance to the Sudanese people, urging donors to contribute amidst the country’s ongoing humanitarian crisis.
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Uganda declares Ebola outbreak contained
Country discharges all 8 Ebola patients; 265 contacts being monitored
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WHO raises alarm over healthcare facility attacks in Sudan
The World Health Organization has expressed concern over the ongoing attacks on hospitals in Sudan, calling for a ceasefire and the protection of healthcare facilities.
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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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AU urges Trump to reconsider US exit from UN health agency
On day 1 at White House in his 2nd term, Donald Trump signed executive order to leave World Health Organization
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