Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Number of Ebola cases nears 10,000
The number of people with Ebola is set to hit 10,000 in West Africa, the World Health Organization said, as the scramble to find a cure gathered pace.
Oct 23, 2014
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Cholera death toll climbs to 45 in Zimbabwe
At least 45 people have been killed by cholera in Zimbabwe in the past three weeks, the World Health Organization (WHO) said Tuesday, describing the strain as "multi-drug resistant".
Sep 25, 2018
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WHO urges routine meningitis vaccine to avoid resurgence in Africa
Meningitis A has almost been eradicated in Africa but could stage a "catastrophic" comeback if countries fail to include a groundbreaking vaccine in routine immunisation, the World Health Organization (WHO) warned Tuesday.
Nov 10, 2015
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Doctors in Nepal warn of major crisis as virus cases surge
Across the border from a devastating surge in India, doctors in Nepal warned Friday of a major crisis as daily coronavirus cases hit a record and hospitals were running out of beds and oxygen.
May 7, 2021
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Vaccination
Merkel tells Germans to get vaccinated for 'more freedom'
Chancellor Angela Merkel on Tuesday urged Germany's residents to get vaccinated against COVID-19, saying the more people get shots "the more free we will be again."
Jul 13, 2021
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Vaccination
Falling short: Why the White House will miss its vax target
Standing in the State Dining Room on May 4, President Joe Biden laid out a lofty goal to vaccinate 70% of American adults by Independence Day, saying the U.S. would need to overcome "doubters" and laziness to do it. "This ...
Jun 24, 2021
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Zimbabwe in huge cholera vaccination drive after 49 deaths
Zimbabwe has embarked on a massive vaccination drive as it battles a cholera outbreak that has killed at least 49 people.
Oct 3, 2018
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Just the facts, or more detail? To battle vaccine hesitancy, the messaging has to be just right
As Australia's COVID-19 vaccine roll-out commences, all eyes are on the government's communication strategy—particularly with some studies finding vaccine hesitancy is on the rise in the country.
Mar 1, 2021
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Republic of Congo reports its first mpox virus cases, in several regions
The Republic of Congo has recorded its first cases of mpox in several regions, the health ministry said, an indication of how the disease may be spreading across Africa since sexual transmission was first confirmed on the ...
Mar 14, 2024
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German COVID infection rate at new high as vaccinations slow
Germany's coronavirus infection rate climbed to its highest recorded level yet on Monday as what officials have called a "pandemic of the unvaccinated" gathers pace.
Nov 8, 2021
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