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Rwanda introduces partial travel ban to fight Marburg spread
[ad_1] Rwanda has banned anyone who has been exposed to Marburg virus from leaving the country as it…
October 10, 2024
Congo starts mpox vaccinations in effort to slow outbreaks
[ad_1] GOMA, Congo — Congolese authorities on Saturday began vaccinations against mpox, nearly two months after the disease…
October 6, 2024
DRC launches first mpox vaccination drive in efforts to curb outbreak | Health News
[ad_1] The vaccine will first be given to health workers and those with existing health issues. The Democratic…
October 6, 2024
What is the deadly Marburg virus and where has it spread? | Health News
[ad_1] Rwanda is fighting its first outbreak of the “highly virulent” Marburg virus which was first reported in late…
October 5, 2024
Higher price of mpox vaccine to pose key hurdle in Africa order talks | World News
[ad_1] A pricing model used by global vaccine alliance Gavi has previously beaten down the cost of shots…
September 9, 2024
DR Congo receives first shipment of mpox vaccines | Health News
[ad_1] Authorities aim to start vaccinations in October but face logistical challenges as doses need to be kept…
September 5, 2024
Experts blame Africa’s mpox outbreaks on neglect, world’s inability to stop epidemics
[ad_1] LONDON — The growing mpox outbreaks in Africa that triggered the World Health Organization’s emergency declaration are…
September 3, 2024
Mapped: New mpox cases reported. What countries have it now? | Health News
[ad_1] Uganda has reported two new cases of the clade 1b strain of the mpox virus. The health ministry…
August 26, 2024
As mpox cases surge in Africa, few treatments and vaccines available
[ad_1] BANGUI, Central African Republic — African health officials said mpox cases have spiked by 160% so far…
August 4, 2024
Urgent action needed to stop spread of drug-resistant malaria, scientists warn
[ad_1] Bangkok — Millions of lives could be put at risk unless urgent action is taken to curb…
July 29, 2024