Nigeria Reports 359 Cholera Cases, a Sharp Rise in Deaths
Nigeria has recorded 359 cholera deaths in the first nine months of 2023, marking a 239% increase from the same…
Congo Commences Mpox Vaccination Campaign Amid Outbreak
The Democratic Republic of Congo launched a vaccination campaign against mpox on Sunday, following delays due to logistical challenges. The…
Instant Porridge Recalled in South Africa After Three Children Die
A popular instant porridge brand has been withdrawn from sale across South Africa following the deaths of three young children…
Marburg Virus Outbreak Claims Six Lives in Rwanda
Rwanda’s Health Minister Sabin Nsanzimana announced Sunday that six people have died from an outbreak of Marburg virus in the…
U.S. to Donate 1 Million Mpox Vaccine Doses to African Countries
President Joe Biden will announce Tuesday the donation of 1 million mpox vaccine doses and at least $500 million to…
Rwanda Begins Mpox Vaccinations with Donated Doses, Calls for More Vaccines for Africa
Rwanda has launched a vaccination campaign against mpox using 1,000 vaccine doses obtained from Nigeria, the Africa Centres for Disease…
Mpox Outbreak Surges in Congo Gold Mining Town, Straining Resources
A remote gold mining town in eastern Congo has become the epicenter of a growing mpox outbreak, with health officials…
Zimbabwe to Cull 200 Elephants Amid Drought-Induced Food Shortages
Zimbabwe plans to cull 200 elephants to provide food for communities facing acute hunger following the worst drought in four…
Cuba Reduces Daily Bread Ration Amid Ingredient Shortages
Cuba’s communist government announced Monday a significant reduction in the size of its subsidized daily bread ration, cutting the weight…
Israeli Strikes Kill 27 Palestinians in Gaza as Polio Vaccination Campaign Continues
Israeli military strikes across the Gaza Strip killed at least 27 Palestinians on Friday, according to local medical sources, while…
