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Anthrax Outbreak Kills 50+ Hippos in Virunga Park, Threatens Conservation Efforts
An anthrax outbreak in Virunga National Park, Africa’s oldest and one of the continent’s most important conservation sites, has killed over 50 hippos, severely undermining ongoing conservation efforts. The park,…
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Race Heats Up for WHO Africa Chief as Top Health Experts Compete
The race for the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Regional Director for Africa has officially begun, with four leading health experts…
Uganda Confirms Second Ebola Death as WHO Begins Vaccine Trial
Uganda has confirmed a second Ebola-related death in the capital, Kampala, just days after health officials declared that all previously…
Russian Ministry of Health to Support Training of Ethiopian Doctors
The Russian Ministry of Health has expressed its readiness to support the training of Ethiopian doctors and expand cooperation in…
Cholera Outbreak in Angola Claims Over 100 Lives as Health Authorities Sound Alarm
A cholera outbreak in Angola has claimed at least 108 lives since early January, the country’s health ministry announced, with…
Uganda Screens Departing Travelers for Ebola at Borders, Airport
Uganda has implemented Ebola screening for all departing travelers at its border points and Entebbe International Airport to prevent the…
Tanzania Confirms Marburg Fever Outbreak, Government Takes Swift Action
Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan has confirmed the outbreak of Marburg fever in the country, marking a serious health development.…
WHO Reports Over 1,500 New Mpox Cases in Africa Amid Ongoing Outbreaks
The World Health Organization (WHO) has reported a significant surge in mpox cases across Africa, with over 1,500 new infections…
Cuba Enhances Namibia’s Healthcare with the Arrival of New Medical Specialists
Eight Cuban doctors arrived in Namibia late last year, further bolstering the long-standing cooperation between the two nations. With this…
Zambia Confirms Second Mpox Case, Intensifies Prevention Efforts
Zambia has confirmed its second case of mpox, with Health Minister Douglas Syakalima announcing the development on December 29, 2024.…
South African Doctor Develops World’s First 3D-Printed Middle Ear Implant
A groundbreaking medical innovation has emerged from South Africa, where Professor Mashudu Tshifularo, a leading figure in otolaryngology, has developed…
DRC Identifies Acute Malaria as Cause of Disease that Killed 143
The Ministry of Health in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) announced on Tuesday that the mysterious illness that…
WHO Investigates Mysterious Disease Outbreak in DR Congo Affecting Children
A mysterious illness in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is raising alarms, particularly as it affects children and those…
