Vaccination
Moderna to set up $500 mn mRNA vaccine facility in Kenya
US biotech company Moderna has finalized an agreement to set up a $500 million mRNA vaccine facility in Nairobi, Kenyan President William Ruto said Thursday.
Mar 30, 2023
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Health
North Africa disconnect 'blocks health collaboration,' say health experts
Health experts have condemned what they described as a disconnect between North and Sub-Saharan Africa, which they say is hindering the development of a comprehensive health strategy for the continent.
Mar 24, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Equatorial Guinea confirms 8 new cases of Marburg virus
Equatorial Guinea has confirmed another eight cases of the "highly virulent" Marburg virus, a deadly hemorrhagic fever with no authorized vaccine or treatment.
Mar 23, 2023
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Scientists outline huge gaps in our surveillance of influenza viruses
The next pandemic that cascades through the human population could be caused by a new influenza virus strain concocted in animals, against which humans will have little to no immunity. That's the conclusion of Australian ...
Mar 13, 2023
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Cholera kills over 1,200 in Malawi, threatens neighbours: WHO
The deadliest cholera outbreak in Malawi's history has killed at least 1,210 people, while vaccines remain scarce and several other African nations report outbreaks, the World Health Organization said Thursday.
Feb 9, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Improved diagnostic tools needed for chronic hepatitis B patients in Africa
A group of international researchers is calling for revised guidelines to help improve access to hepatitis B treatment in Africa.
Jan 5, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
African continent finally to receive 1st mpox vaccines
Africa's top public health body says the continent is set to receive its first batch of mpox vaccines as a donation from South Korea.
Dec 1, 2022
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Africa CDC chief urges more COVID-19 testing as cases rise
The head of Africa's top public health institute is urging authorities across the continent to step up COVID-19 testing amid a concerning rise in new cases in some countries.
Nov 17, 2022
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Health
More than one million deaths in 2019 linked to air pollution exposure in Africa
Nearly all the African continent faces severe health impacts caused by air pollution, with several countries experiencing some of the highest levels of air pollution in the world, according to a new HEI report. The report, ...
Oct 28, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
WHO turns to public for monkeypox name change
The World Health Organization, which is looking to rename monkeypox, called Tuesday for help from the public in coming up with a less stigmatising designation for the fast-spreading disease.
Aug 16, 2022
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