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Nigeria pioneers global rollout of new meningitis vaccine

Nigeria pioneers global rollout of new meningitis vaccine

WHO says the vaccine has the potential to dramatically reduce the burden of meningitis in Nigeria and across sub-Saharan Africa.

DRC's 'mysterious' disease likely malaria: Africa CDC

DRC's 'mysterious' disease likely malaria: Africa CDC

A previously unknown disease that has claimed the lives of dozens in DRC is likely to be malaria, Africa's CDC has said.

DRC 'on alert' after mysterious disease kills dozens

DRC 'on alert' after mysterious disease kills dozens

Authorities said epidemiological experts are in the region to take samples and investigate the disease.

Sudan's total cholera cases now above 43,400

Sudan's total cholera cases now above 43,400

The total number of cholera cases in Sudan has risen above 43,400 so far, amid intense fighting and disruption of medical care access.

South Sudan declares cholera outbreak

South Sudan declares cholera outbreak

South Sudan has declared cholera outbreak after 49 suspected cases were reported on October 27.

Sudan flood death toll rises to 205

Sudan flood death toll rises to 205

At least 205 people have died after floods hit war-affected Sudan, the government said on Sunday.

Cocoa swollen shoot disease worsening in Ghana

Cocoa swollen shoot disease worsening in Ghana

Swollen shoot disease continues to affect cocoa production in Ghana.

Cholera cases double in Africa - WHO

Cholera cases double in Africa - WHO

Zambia, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Tanzania, DRC, Ethiopia, and Nigeria are in the grip of “active outbreaks," with a high risk of further spread.

Uganda and the ART of fighting HIV/AIDS

Uganda and the ART of fighting HIV/AIDS

Hundreds of thousands of lives – including children – have been saved in Uganda since the antiretroviral drug was made available two decades ago.

Tanzanian official and survivor recall horrors of Marburg outbreak

Tanzanian official and survivor recall horrors of Marburg outbreak

With a death rate of as high as 88 percent, Marburg is from the same virus family responsible for Ebola.

Tanzania Marburg-free as government assures safe tourism

Tanzania Marburg-free as government assures safe tourism

The Tanzanian government has issued a statement saying no new cases have been reported to date and that all precautionary measures are in place to ensure the safety of all visitors

Cholera outbreak in Africa an 'emergency' for children - UNICEF

Cholera outbreak in Africa an 'emergency' for children - UNICEF

The UN agency has appealed for $171 million to respond to the increasing needs of millions of people affected by cholera.