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MALAWI – The World Health Organization (WHO) has activated its Emergency Medical Teams (EMTs) network following the recent request for assistance from the government, as part of the continued support…
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KENYA – The National Cancer Institute of Kenya Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Alfred Karangu launched the Status of Cancer in Kenya Report at the ongoing National Cancer Summit. The report…
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UGANDA – Ministry of Health has reported a worrying surge in malaria cases with figures showing there was an increase in malaria cases from 100,000 in 2021 to 199,695 cases…
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GHANA – Ghana has eliminated gambiense Human African Trypanosomiasis, commonly known as Sleeping Sickness, as a disease of public health concern. The World Health Organization’s (WHO) Director General, Dr Tedros…
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MALAWI – The United Kingdom (UK) has committed over K600 million (US$0.59m) towards Malawi’s cholera emergency response as the country is currently experiencing its worst cholera outbreak ever recorded. As…
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NIGERIA – The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has activated the national multisectoral Emergency Operations Centre for Lassa Fever to coordinate and strengthen ongoing response activities in…
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KENYA – Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) has called on the government to roll out a vaccination drive to curb infections caused by the cholera outbreak. According to Nation, KEMRI…
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AFRICA – Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has announced an investment of US$6.8 million to extend the work of the Trypa-NO! partnership for a further 3 years. The Trypa-No! Partnership…
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NIGERIA – Nigeria, with the support of Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, has surpassed the milestone of fully vaccinating 30 per cent of its total population. Nigeria has maintained a sustained…
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AFRICA – The World Health Organization (WHO) and Gilead Sciences are set to donate the donation of 304,700 vials of AmBisome (liposomal amphotericin B for injection), for the treatment of…
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