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Egypt shows Nigeria what it takes to shed malaria's deadly burden

Egypt shows Nigeria what it takes to shed malaria's deadly burden

The spectre of malaria looms over Nigeria and many other parts of the continent despite a vaccine rollout and encouraging news about WHO declaring Egypt free of the scourge.

Kenya records first mpox-related death

Kenya records first mpox-related death

Kenya has recorded its first case of mpox-related death, health officials said on Monday.

Zambia records first mpox case

Zambia records first mpox case

Zambia has recorded its first case of mpox, the government announced on Thursday.

Stigma adds to Burundi's challenges in mpox fight

Stigma adds to Burundi's challenges in mpox fight

Some mpox patients in Burundi have decried being stitmatised, with the government now saying it has launched a probe into the reported stigma.

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.

African drugmaker in talks to produce mpox vaccines

African drugmaker in talks to produce mpox vaccines

African drugmaker Aspen Pharmacare is in talks with partners to produce mpox vaccines at its facilities.

It is 'inappropriate' to treat mpox as African issue: Africa CDC

It is 'inappropriate' to treat mpox as African issue: Africa CDC

The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has termed "inappropriate" treating mpox as purely an African issue.

Africa could start mpox vaccinations 'within days'

Africa could start mpox vaccinations 'within days'

Africa CDC has said that the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and other African countries could start vaccinating against mpox within days.