Senegal reports mpox case, isolates patient; 25 under monitoring
Senegal’s first mpox case this year is isolated and stable; 25 contacts monitored, no further cases
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DR Congo launches polio campaign for 10M+ children
DR Congo launched a large-scale polio vaccination campaign targeting over 10 million children as cases of variant poliovirus persist despite previous efforts.
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WHO warns Gaza faces critical shortage of essential medicines
Gaza’s healthcare system nears collapse as WHO trucks carrying life-saving equipment and drugs remain blocked at entry points.
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Israel strikes leave Gaza hospitals in ruins amid health crisis
The World Health Organization says nearly all Gaza hospitals have been damaged or destroyed following intensified Israeli military operations.
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Global malaria deaths near 600,000; Africa hardest hit
The WHO reports nearly six hundred thousand global malaria deaths in twenty twenty three, with Africa remaining the epicenter.
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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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