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Kenya is facing a potential Sh8.3 billion loss due to undelivered Covid-19 vaccines. Auditor General Nancy Gathungu’s report indicates that while the government entered into a contract for 13.33 million …
Kenya Faces Sh8.3 Billion Loss Due to Undelivered Covid-19 Vaccines Read More
Nigeria has recorded over 1,319 deaths due to diphtheria, with more than 42,000 suspected cases. Kano State is the most affected area, and low vaccination rates contribute to high mortality. …
Diphtheria Outbreak in Nigeria: A Call for Urgent Vaccination and Enhanced Surveillance Read More
Diphtheria has claimed 1,269 lives in Nigeria, with over 24,804 confirmed cases as of January 2025. Recent deaths, including that of a student at King’s College, reveal systemic failures in …
Urgent Action Required: Diphtheria Crisis Exposes Gaps in Nigeria’s Health System Read More
Uruguay’s Health Ministry has launched a 2025 vaccination campaign targeting influenza, measles, and RSV, aiming to protect vulnerable groups before peak seasons. The initiative emphasizes the need for high vaccination …
Uruguay Launches 2025 Vaccination Campaign Focused on Public Health Read More
Researchers have discovered a new bat coronavirus in Brazil sharing 72% of its genetic sequence with MERS-CoV. While the risk to humans is currently uncertain, plans for further experiments in …
Discovery of New Bat Coronavirus in Brazil Raises Public Health Concerns Read More
Nigeria has reported 1,319 deaths due to diphtheria amidst low vaccination rates and limited laboratory capacity. The outbreak continues to affect various states, particularly Kano, which has the highest number …
Nigeria Faces Severe Diphtheria Outbreak With Over 1,300 Deaths Recorded Read More
A Peruvian tourist was denied exit from Juan Santamaría International Airport for lacking a yellow fever vaccination, as clarified by Health Minister Mary Munive. A similar case involved a Paraguayan …
Yellow Fever Vaccine Policy Disrupts Travel in Costa Rica Read More
The NCDC reports over 1,300 diphtheria deaths in Nigeria, with more than 42,000 suspected cases documented. Key challenges include low vaccination rates and inadequate laboratory capacity. Experts call for urgent …
NCDC Reports Over 1,300 Diphtheria Deaths Amid Vaccination Challenges in Nigeria Read More
Seychelles has restricted travelers from Brazil, Bangladesh, India, and Pakistan due to COVID-19 surges. Travelers from India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh must provide vaccination proof, while those from Brazil are banned …
Seychelles Implements Travel Restrictions Amid Rising COVID-19 Cases Read More
A recent study has overturned claims regarding the ‘Mysterious Lady,’ an ancient Egyptian mummy previously believed to be pregnant with cancer. New research reveals that suspected fetal remains were actually …
Resolution of Egypt’s ‘Pregnant Mummy’ Mystery: A Study of Misinterpretation Read More