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WHO allays public fears over HMPV virus

WHO allays public fears over HMPV virus

The statement comes amidst heightened surveillance efforts in several countries, including Nigeria and South Africa.

Mpox infections could flatten in early 2025: Africa CDC

Mpox infections could flatten in early 2025: Africa CDC

The number of mpox cases will continue to rise during the next four weeks before starting to show signs of flattening in early 2025, the Africa CDC has said.

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.

Mpox: 1,100 deaths recorded across Africa, CDC says

Mpox: 1,100 deaths recorded across Africa, CDC says

Mpox has claimed the lives of at least 1,100 people in Africa, the continent's health agency CDC said on Thursday.

Zimbabwe reports its first two cases of mpox

Zimbabwe reports its first two cases of mpox

Zimbabwe has confirmed its first two cases of mpox, with the government saying it was detected on people who had entered the country from neighbouring nations.

US to donate 1m mpox vaccines to Africa: Biden

US to donate 1m mpox vaccines to Africa: Biden

United States President Joe Biden has announced that his country will donate at least one million mpox vaccines to Africa.

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.

WHO launches global network to prevent infectious diseases

WHO launches global network to prevent infectious diseases

The global network intends to prevent catastrophic outbreaks by connecting countries and regions, improving sample collection and analysis systems, and sharing information.