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Pakistan, Sweden record first deadly mpox strain virus cases

Pakistan, Sweden record first deadly mpox strain virus cases

The person was infected during a visit to the part of Africa where there is a major outbreak of the virus, state epidemiologist Magnus Gisslen says.

Cholera kills more than 150 in Nigeria

Cholera kills more than 150 in Nigeria

Nigeria has reported nearly 5,000 cases of cholera in Nigeria since January with at least 156 deaths.

Kenya floods: The risks of deadly diseases and how to tackle them

Kenya floods: The risks of deadly diseases and how to tackle them

The destruction caused by the raging waters on infrastructure is a clear indication that waterborne diseases are inevitable.

Cameroon starts world's first routine malaria vaccination

Cameroon starts world's first routine malaria vaccination

The Central Africa nation hopes to vaccinate about 250,000 children in two years.

UN warns of 'devastating crisis' after Libya floods

UN warns of 'devastating crisis' after Libya floods

More than 11,000 people died in the floods and tens of thousands of traumatised residents now homeless amid growing risk of diseases.

Libya floods: Aid agencies warn of disease outbreak

Libya floods: Aid agencies warn of disease outbreak

The floods have killed more than 11,000 people, displaced thousands more and damaged infrastructure.

Sterilised male mosquitoes to combat diseases

Sterilised male mosquitoes to combat diseases

Croatia plans to release 1.2 million sterilised male mosquitoes as it gets ahead of worries that climate change could bring tropical diseases to the Mediterranean nation.

Sickle cell disease: 'My decades-old battle with pains'

Sickle cell disease: 'My decades-old battle with pains'

People with sickle cell often experience a range of complications that can affect various organs including the eyes, liver, kidneys, gallbladder, spleen, and bones.

WHO launches pandemic preparedness initiative

WHO launches pandemic preparedness initiative

The World Health Organisation says Covid-19 pandemic has been a lesson for the world to always make better arrangements to handle pandemics and emergencies.

Equatorial Guinea confirms fresh Marburg cases

Equatorial Guinea confirms fresh Marburg cases

The latest outbreak of the disease in Equatorial Guinea started in February. The deadly Marburg virus, which has no known cure or vaccine, was first detected in Germany in 1967.

Kenya issues health warning after 'unknown' disease kills 4 in high schools

Kenya issues health warning after 'unknown' disease kills 4 in high schools

More than 600 people have been infected. The outbreak has sparked concerns about its possible spread. Officials say Ebola and Marburg tests carried out have been negative.

Moderna to establish vaccine plant in Kenya

Moderna to establish vaccine plant in Kenya

The US-based pharmaceutical company and Kenyan government have signed agreement for the project. It will produce 500 million doses a year to tackle diseases in Africa.