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US funding cuts may impede global polio eradication efforts, particularly in Afghanistan and Pakistan. A WHO official warned that a $133 million shortfall could lead to increased paralysis in children …
WHO Warns US Funding Cuts May Hinder Polio Eradication in Pakistan and Afghanistan 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
Health experts urge the UK to remain vigilant as a mystery illness in the DRC has resulted in over 50 deaths. The outbreak, marked by hemorrhagic fever-like symptoms, has prompted …
Health Experts Warn UK to Stay Vigilant Amid DRC Mystery Illness Outbreak Read More
Uganda has confirmed its second Ebola death involving a four-year-old child amidst an ongoing outbreak declared in January 2023. The child, who was receiving care at Mulago Hospital, passed away …
Uganda Reports Second Ebola Death Amid Ongoing Outbreak 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
Dr. Chikwe Ihekweazu, WHO’s Acting Regional Director for Africa, visited Nigeria, reaffirming WHO’s support for health reforms and polio eradication. He emphasized Nigeria’s strategic importance in Africa’s health landscape and …
WHO-AFRO Chief Dr. Chikwe Ihekweazu Visits Nigeria, Commits to Health Advancements and Polio Eradication Efforts Read More
Funding cuts by the U.S. government for HIV/AIDS programs in Africa, notably in South Africa, threaten to increase the death toll significantly. Experts warn that 500,000 deaths could occur within …
Impending HIV/AIDS Funding Cuts Threaten Lives in Africa, Experts Warn Read More
Nigeria’s stakeholders are committed to eradicating polio transmission by December 2025, with support from WHO. Key discussions during the NTLC meeting emphasized the necessity for traditional leaders to enhance community …
Commitment to Eradicate Polio Transmission in Nigeria by December 2025 Read More
Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan have resolved a decades-long border dispute that previously caused deadly ethnic clashes. Security officials signed an agreement outlining the borders over 970 km, pending presidential approval. Previous …
Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan Resolve Long-standing Border Dispute Read More