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The WHO will send leprosy drugs to Nigeria after a year-long delay due to bureaucratic issues. The delay has severely impacted thousands of patients, exacerbating their conditions. The disorders faced …
WHO to Dispatch Leprosy Drugs to Nigeria Following Year-Long Delay Read More
Scientists have discovered a new variant of mpox in the DRC, a mutation of Clade 1a that may enhance transmissibility. Despite a historically high fatality rate, recent data indicate lower …
Concern Over New Mutant Mpox Strain Discovered in the DRC Read More
A health crisis is unfolding in western DRC, where a recent outbreak has seen 943 cases and 52 deaths. The cause appears to involve multiple illnesses, with malaria being commonly …
Update on the Outbreak of Unexplained Illness in the Democratic Republic of the Congo Read More
A new mpox strain in the DRC, a mutation of Clade 1a, poses heightened transmissibility concerns. The World Health Organization has extended its emergency declaration in response to rising case …
Discovery of New Mutant Mpox Strain Raises Public Health Concerns in the DRC Read More
A mysterious outbreak in the western DRC, possibly caused by several illnesses and toxicity, has prompted international concern with 943 cases reported. Meanwhile, significant advances in vaccine development for future …
Update on the Outbreak of Mysterious Illness in the DRC Read More
Uganda is experiencing renewed fears over its Ebola outbreak following the confirmation of a second death from the virus, involving a young child. Authorities are intensifying contact tracing efforts amid …
Uganda Confirms Second Death From Ebola, Heightening Concerns Over Outbreak Read More
Burundi has experienced a notable decline in mpox cases, averaging 70 new infections weekly since 2025 began. Efforts to provide adequate clinical care, including the training of rapid response teams …
Efforts to Combat Mpox Outbreak in Burundi Show Positive Progress Read More
A cholera outbreak in Angola has led to 201 deaths and 5,574 infections since January, with cases reported in 13 of 21 provinces. The disease, caused by the bacterium Vibrio …
Cholera Outbreak in Angola Claims 201 Lives and Infected Over 5,500 Read More
The Global Threat Index by Check Point Software Technologies for December 2024 indicates a significant rise in cyber threats across Africa, with Ethiopia ranked the highest. Other attacked nations include …
Ethiopia and Other African Nations Face Increasing Cyber Threats in December 2024 Read More
The December 2024 Global Threat Index reveals Ethiopia as the most attacked African nation, followed by Uganda, Angola, Ghana, and Nigeria. Malware threats, particularly from the new FunkSec group, are …
Ethiopia Leads in Cyber Threats According to December 2024 Global Threat Index Read More