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Why is Congo struggling to contain mpox?

Why is Congo struggling to contain mpox?

A new, more infectious strain of mpox has emerged in the east, complicating efforts to contain the outbreak.

Top agency secures deal for 500,000 mpox jabs for Africa

Top agency secures deal for 500,000 mpox jabs for Africa

The Gavi vaccine alliance has announced a deal with Danish drugmaker to secure 500,000 jabs against mpox for use in Africa.

South Africa urges West to release vaccine stockpiles as mpox spreads

South Africa urges West to release vaccine stockpiles as mpox spreads

South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa says it is time to "correct the unfair treatment" of Africa.

Zimbabwe cholera: Two million vaccine doses needed for hotspots

Zimbabwe cholera: Two million vaccine doses needed for hotspots

Health Minister Douglas Mombeshora said the authorities had mapped cholera epicentres in the latest outbreak of the water-borne bacterial disease.

WHO prequalifies second malaria vaccine

WHO prequalifies second malaria vaccine

The World Health Organization has prequalified a second vaccine against malaria.

Africa to receive $1 billion for vaccine production

Africa to receive $1 billion for vaccine production

The African Union has set a target for the African vaccine industry to supply over 60% of the total vaccine doses required on the continent by 2040.

Malawi investigates 17 suspected polio cases

Malawi investigates 17 suspected polio cases

Seventeen suspected polio cases in different parts of Malawi, including the capital Lilongwe, Blantyre in the south and Zomba in the east have prompted a probe, coming barely a week after mass vaccination.

Nine new African countries to receive millions of malaria vaccines

Nine new African countries to receive millions of malaria vaccines

Africa has the highest number of malaria cases in the world, and efforts are being made to reduce the burden.