Mpox Testing Rate Plummets to 17% in DRC 06/03/2025 Kerry Cullinan Only 17% of suspected mpox tests in the the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) had been tested in the past week – a drop of almost 10%, Dr Ngashi Ngongo, the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) lead on mpox, told a media briefing on Thursday. Only seven of the DRC’s 26 […] Continue reading -> China Has Invested Heavily in Rwanda’s Healthcare and USAID’s Closure Opens More Doors for Chinese Influence 14/02/2025 Kerry Cullinan KIGALI, Rwanda – Behind blue scaffolding walls marked “China Aid for shared future”, a massive expansion of Masaka District Hospital is underway. The hospital will expand from 330 to at least 830 beds, and it is destined to become the country’s top teaching hospital, with completion set for July. China has provided a $42 million […] Continue reading -> US Funding Freeze Hits Mpox Response in DRC; Ebola Trial Progresses in Uganda 13/02/2025 Paul Adepoju As Africa battles a relentless mpox outbreak, a sudden freeze in United States foreign aid is crippling containment efforts, threatening vaccine distribution, and leaving the hardest-hit regions scrambling for solutions, the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) warned on Thursday. In conflict-ridden Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the epicentre of the outbreak, […] Continue reading -> Sierra Leone Reports First Mpox Cases as DRC Accelerates Vaccine Drive 16/01/2025 Paul Adepoju A new mpox outbreak in Sierra Leone and a rising case toll across Africa are fueling urgent calls for stronger containment efforts, even as the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) finally speeds up its mpox vaccine drive and Rwanda’s swift response to Marburg suggests a model for epidemic control. Health authorities in Sierra Leone have […] Continue reading -> US Should Lift Marburg Travel Restrictions, Urges Africa CDC 07/11/2024 Kerry Cullinan The US should lift its Marburg-related entry restrictions on people travelling from Rwanda as they are “killing” that country’s economy, according to Dr Jean Kaseya. The US requires people who have visited Rwanda in the past 21 days to fly to one of only three airports for health screening. “Now that we are out of […] Continue reading -> Rwanda’s High-Level Critical Care Ensures Low Marburg Fatality Rate 21/10/2024 Kerry Cullinan After a full week of no new Marburg cases, Rwanda appears to have contained one of the biggest recorded of the deadly virus outbreaks – and with a low case fatality rate of 24%. World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, who visited the country over the weekend, praised the level of Rwanda’s […] Continue reading -> Africa CDC Accuses US Government of Creating Panic in Travel Advisory Over Rwanda Marburg Outbreak 10/10/2024 Paul Adepoju The Africa CDC has slammed the US government’s recent Level 3 travel advisory for Rwanda as unfair and baseless, arguing it undermines Rwanda’s proactive efforts to contain a Marburg outbreak. With rapid testing, vaccinations, and coordinated emergency response measures in place, Rwanda’s leaders insist the country poses no international threat and warn that travel restrictions […] Continue reading -> WHO Pre-Qualifies First Mpox Vaccine, Recommends Single Dose and ‘Off-Label’ Use for Children 13/09/2024 Kerry Cullinan Bavarian Nordic’s MVA-BN vaccine, has become the first mpox vaccine to be added to the World Health Organization (WHO) prequalification (PQ) list, enabling its use globally. The WHO has also recommended that single doses be given in supply-constrained outbreak situations instead of the usual two doses, and “off label” use for children as the vaccine […] Continue reading -> DR Congo to Launch Mpox Vaccine Drive in Early October; UNHCR seeks over $21 Million to Support Refugees in Outbreak Hotspots 12/09/2024 Paul Adepoju The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is planning to launch its mpox vaccination campaign in early October, marking a critical step in the fight against the ongoing outbreak across Africa, said Dr Jean Kaseya, Director-General of the African Centres for Disease Control and Protection (Africa CDC), on Thursday. Kaseya spoke at a press briefing following […] Continue reading -> Deputy Africa CDC Director Ahmed Ogwell Ouma Confirms He is Leaving Organization 06/03/2024 Paul Adepoju Acting director of the Africa CDC, Dr Ahmed Ogwell Ouma, on Thursday confirmed that he is leaving the agency at the end of the month. He denied, however, earlier reports that his departure was tied to African CDC age or geographic restrictions in the recruitment of a permanent candidate, but rather attributed the decision to […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older posts This site uses cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. Cookies enable us to collect information that helps us personalise your experience and improve the functionality and performance of our site. By continuing to read our website, we assume you agree to this, otherwise you can adjust your browser settings. Please read our cookie and Privacy Policy. Our Cookies and Privacy Policy Loading Comments... You must be logged in to post a comment.
China Has Invested Heavily in Rwanda’s Healthcare and USAID’s Closure Opens More Doors for Chinese Influence 14/02/2025 Kerry Cullinan KIGALI, Rwanda – Behind blue scaffolding walls marked “China Aid for shared future”, a massive expansion of Masaka District Hospital is underway. The hospital will expand from 330 to at least 830 beds, and it is destined to become the country’s top teaching hospital, with completion set for July. China has provided a $42 million […] Continue reading -> US Funding Freeze Hits Mpox Response in DRC; Ebola Trial Progresses in Uganda 13/02/2025 Paul Adepoju As Africa battles a relentless mpox outbreak, a sudden freeze in United States foreign aid is crippling containment efforts, threatening vaccine distribution, and leaving the hardest-hit regions scrambling for solutions, the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) warned on Thursday. In conflict-ridden Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the epicentre of the outbreak, […] Continue reading -> Sierra Leone Reports First Mpox Cases as DRC Accelerates Vaccine Drive 16/01/2025 Paul Adepoju A new mpox outbreak in Sierra Leone and a rising case toll across Africa are fueling urgent calls for stronger containment efforts, even as the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) finally speeds up its mpox vaccine drive and Rwanda’s swift response to Marburg suggests a model for epidemic control. Health authorities in Sierra Leone have […] Continue reading -> US Should Lift Marburg Travel Restrictions, Urges Africa CDC 07/11/2024 Kerry Cullinan The US should lift its Marburg-related entry restrictions on people travelling from Rwanda as they are “killing” that country’s economy, according to Dr Jean Kaseya. The US requires people who have visited Rwanda in the past 21 days to fly to one of only three airports for health screening. “Now that we are out of […] Continue reading -> Rwanda’s High-Level Critical Care Ensures Low Marburg Fatality Rate 21/10/2024 Kerry Cullinan After a full week of no new Marburg cases, Rwanda appears to have contained one of the biggest recorded of the deadly virus outbreaks – and with a low case fatality rate of 24%. World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, who visited the country over the weekend, praised the level of Rwanda’s […] Continue reading -> Africa CDC Accuses US Government of Creating Panic in Travel Advisory Over Rwanda Marburg Outbreak 10/10/2024 Paul Adepoju The Africa CDC has slammed the US government’s recent Level 3 travel advisory for Rwanda as unfair and baseless, arguing it undermines Rwanda’s proactive efforts to contain a Marburg outbreak. With rapid testing, vaccinations, and coordinated emergency response measures in place, Rwanda’s leaders insist the country poses no international threat and warn that travel restrictions […] Continue reading -> WHO Pre-Qualifies First Mpox Vaccine, Recommends Single Dose and ‘Off-Label’ Use for Children 13/09/2024 Kerry Cullinan Bavarian Nordic’s MVA-BN vaccine, has become the first mpox vaccine to be added to the World Health Organization (WHO) prequalification (PQ) list, enabling its use globally. The WHO has also recommended that single doses be given in supply-constrained outbreak situations instead of the usual two doses, and “off label” use for children as the vaccine […] Continue reading -> DR Congo to Launch Mpox Vaccine Drive in Early October; UNHCR seeks over $21 Million to Support Refugees in Outbreak Hotspots 12/09/2024 Paul Adepoju The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is planning to launch its mpox vaccination campaign in early October, marking a critical step in the fight against the ongoing outbreak across Africa, said Dr Jean Kaseya, Director-General of the African Centres for Disease Control and Protection (Africa CDC), on Thursday. Kaseya spoke at a press briefing following […] Continue reading -> Deputy Africa CDC Director Ahmed Ogwell Ouma Confirms He is Leaving Organization 06/03/2024 Paul Adepoju Acting director of the Africa CDC, Dr Ahmed Ogwell Ouma, on Thursday confirmed that he is leaving the agency at the end of the month. He denied, however, earlier reports that his departure was tied to African CDC age or geographic restrictions in the recruitment of a permanent candidate, but rather attributed the decision to […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older posts This site uses cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. Cookies enable us to collect information that helps us personalise your experience and improve the functionality and performance of our site. By continuing to read our website, we assume you agree to this, otherwise you can adjust your browser settings. Please read our cookie and Privacy Policy. Our Cookies and Privacy Policy Loading Comments... You must be logged in to post a comment.
US Funding Freeze Hits Mpox Response in DRC; Ebola Trial Progresses in Uganda 13/02/2025 Paul Adepoju As Africa battles a relentless mpox outbreak, a sudden freeze in United States foreign aid is crippling containment efforts, threatening vaccine distribution, and leaving the hardest-hit regions scrambling for solutions, the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) warned on Thursday. In conflict-ridden Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the epicentre of the outbreak, […] Continue reading -> Sierra Leone Reports First Mpox Cases as DRC Accelerates Vaccine Drive 16/01/2025 Paul Adepoju A new mpox outbreak in Sierra Leone and a rising case toll across Africa are fueling urgent calls for stronger containment efforts, even as the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) finally speeds up its mpox vaccine drive and Rwanda’s swift response to Marburg suggests a model for epidemic control. Health authorities in Sierra Leone have […] Continue reading -> US Should Lift Marburg Travel Restrictions, Urges Africa CDC 07/11/2024 Kerry Cullinan The US should lift its Marburg-related entry restrictions on people travelling from Rwanda as they are “killing” that country’s economy, according to Dr Jean Kaseya. The US requires people who have visited Rwanda in the past 21 days to fly to one of only three airports for health screening. “Now that we are out of […] Continue reading -> Rwanda’s High-Level Critical Care Ensures Low Marburg Fatality Rate 21/10/2024 Kerry Cullinan After a full week of no new Marburg cases, Rwanda appears to have contained one of the biggest recorded of the deadly virus outbreaks – and with a low case fatality rate of 24%. World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, who visited the country over the weekend, praised the level of Rwanda’s […] Continue reading -> Africa CDC Accuses US Government of Creating Panic in Travel Advisory Over Rwanda Marburg Outbreak 10/10/2024 Paul Adepoju The Africa CDC has slammed the US government’s recent Level 3 travel advisory for Rwanda as unfair and baseless, arguing it undermines Rwanda’s proactive efforts to contain a Marburg outbreak. With rapid testing, vaccinations, and coordinated emergency response measures in place, Rwanda’s leaders insist the country poses no international threat and warn that travel restrictions […] Continue reading -> WHO Pre-Qualifies First Mpox Vaccine, Recommends Single Dose and ‘Off-Label’ Use for Children 13/09/2024 Kerry Cullinan Bavarian Nordic’s MVA-BN vaccine, has become the first mpox vaccine to be added to the World Health Organization (WHO) prequalification (PQ) list, enabling its use globally. The WHO has also recommended that single doses be given in supply-constrained outbreak situations instead of the usual two doses, and “off label” use for children as the vaccine […] Continue reading -> DR Congo to Launch Mpox Vaccine Drive in Early October; UNHCR seeks over $21 Million to Support Refugees in Outbreak Hotspots 12/09/2024 Paul Adepoju The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is planning to launch its mpox vaccination campaign in early October, marking a critical step in the fight against the ongoing outbreak across Africa, said Dr Jean Kaseya, Director-General of the African Centres for Disease Control and Protection (Africa CDC), on Thursday. Kaseya spoke at a press briefing following […] Continue reading -> Deputy Africa CDC Director Ahmed Ogwell Ouma Confirms He is Leaving Organization 06/03/2024 Paul Adepoju Acting director of the Africa CDC, Dr Ahmed Ogwell Ouma, on Thursday confirmed that he is leaving the agency at the end of the month. He denied, however, earlier reports that his departure was tied to African CDC age or geographic restrictions in the recruitment of a permanent candidate, but rather attributed the decision to […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older posts This site uses cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. Cookies enable us to collect information that helps us personalise your experience and improve the functionality and performance of our site. By continuing to read our website, we assume you agree to this, otherwise you can adjust your browser settings. Please read our cookie and Privacy Policy. Our Cookies and Privacy Policy Loading Comments... You must be logged in to post a comment.
Sierra Leone Reports First Mpox Cases as DRC Accelerates Vaccine Drive 16/01/2025 Paul Adepoju A new mpox outbreak in Sierra Leone and a rising case toll across Africa are fueling urgent calls for stronger containment efforts, even as the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) finally speeds up its mpox vaccine drive and Rwanda’s swift response to Marburg suggests a model for epidemic control. Health authorities in Sierra Leone have […] Continue reading -> US Should Lift Marburg Travel Restrictions, Urges Africa CDC 07/11/2024 Kerry Cullinan The US should lift its Marburg-related entry restrictions on people travelling from Rwanda as they are “killing” that country’s economy, according to Dr Jean Kaseya. The US requires people who have visited Rwanda in the past 21 days to fly to one of only three airports for health screening. “Now that we are out of […] Continue reading -> Rwanda’s High-Level Critical Care Ensures Low Marburg Fatality Rate 21/10/2024 Kerry Cullinan After a full week of no new Marburg cases, Rwanda appears to have contained one of the biggest recorded of the deadly virus outbreaks – and with a low case fatality rate of 24%. World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, who visited the country over the weekend, praised the level of Rwanda’s […] Continue reading -> Africa CDC Accuses US Government of Creating Panic in Travel Advisory Over Rwanda Marburg Outbreak 10/10/2024 Paul Adepoju The Africa CDC has slammed the US government’s recent Level 3 travel advisory for Rwanda as unfair and baseless, arguing it undermines Rwanda’s proactive efforts to contain a Marburg outbreak. With rapid testing, vaccinations, and coordinated emergency response measures in place, Rwanda’s leaders insist the country poses no international threat and warn that travel restrictions […] Continue reading -> WHO Pre-Qualifies First Mpox Vaccine, Recommends Single Dose and ‘Off-Label’ Use for Children 13/09/2024 Kerry Cullinan Bavarian Nordic’s MVA-BN vaccine, has become the first mpox vaccine to be added to the World Health Organization (WHO) prequalification (PQ) list, enabling its use globally. The WHO has also recommended that single doses be given in supply-constrained outbreak situations instead of the usual two doses, and “off label” use for children as the vaccine […] Continue reading -> DR Congo to Launch Mpox Vaccine Drive in Early October; UNHCR seeks over $21 Million to Support Refugees in Outbreak Hotspots 12/09/2024 Paul Adepoju The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is planning to launch its mpox vaccination campaign in early October, marking a critical step in the fight against the ongoing outbreak across Africa, said Dr Jean Kaseya, Director-General of the African Centres for Disease Control and Protection (Africa CDC), on Thursday. Kaseya spoke at a press briefing following […] Continue reading -> Deputy Africa CDC Director Ahmed Ogwell Ouma Confirms He is Leaving Organization 06/03/2024 Paul Adepoju Acting director of the Africa CDC, Dr Ahmed Ogwell Ouma, on Thursday confirmed that he is leaving the agency at the end of the month. He denied, however, earlier reports that his departure was tied to African CDC age or geographic restrictions in the recruitment of a permanent candidate, but rather attributed the decision to […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older posts This site uses cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. Cookies enable us to collect information that helps us personalise your experience and improve the functionality and performance of our site. By continuing to read our website, we assume you agree to this, otherwise you can adjust your browser settings. Please read our cookie and Privacy Policy. Our Cookies and Privacy Policy Loading Comments... You must be logged in to post a comment.
US Should Lift Marburg Travel Restrictions, Urges Africa CDC 07/11/2024 Kerry Cullinan The US should lift its Marburg-related entry restrictions on people travelling from Rwanda as they are “killing” that country’s economy, according to Dr Jean Kaseya. The US requires people who have visited Rwanda in the past 21 days to fly to one of only three airports for health screening. “Now that we are out of […] Continue reading -> Rwanda’s High-Level Critical Care Ensures Low Marburg Fatality Rate 21/10/2024 Kerry Cullinan After a full week of no new Marburg cases, Rwanda appears to have contained one of the biggest recorded of the deadly virus outbreaks – and with a low case fatality rate of 24%. World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, who visited the country over the weekend, praised the level of Rwanda’s […] Continue reading -> Africa CDC Accuses US Government of Creating Panic in Travel Advisory Over Rwanda Marburg Outbreak 10/10/2024 Paul Adepoju The Africa CDC has slammed the US government’s recent Level 3 travel advisory for Rwanda as unfair and baseless, arguing it undermines Rwanda’s proactive efforts to contain a Marburg outbreak. With rapid testing, vaccinations, and coordinated emergency response measures in place, Rwanda’s leaders insist the country poses no international threat and warn that travel restrictions […] Continue reading -> WHO Pre-Qualifies First Mpox Vaccine, Recommends Single Dose and ‘Off-Label’ Use for Children 13/09/2024 Kerry Cullinan Bavarian Nordic’s MVA-BN vaccine, has become the first mpox vaccine to be added to the World Health Organization (WHO) prequalification (PQ) list, enabling its use globally. The WHO has also recommended that single doses be given in supply-constrained outbreak situations instead of the usual two doses, and “off label” use for children as the vaccine […] Continue reading -> DR Congo to Launch Mpox Vaccine Drive in Early October; UNHCR seeks over $21 Million to Support Refugees in Outbreak Hotspots 12/09/2024 Paul Adepoju The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is planning to launch its mpox vaccination campaign in early October, marking a critical step in the fight against the ongoing outbreak across Africa, said Dr Jean Kaseya, Director-General of the African Centres for Disease Control and Protection (Africa CDC), on Thursday. Kaseya spoke at a press briefing following […] Continue reading -> Deputy Africa CDC Director Ahmed Ogwell Ouma Confirms He is Leaving Organization 06/03/2024 Paul Adepoju Acting director of the Africa CDC, Dr Ahmed Ogwell Ouma, on Thursday confirmed that he is leaving the agency at the end of the month. He denied, however, earlier reports that his departure was tied to African CDC age or geographic restrictions in the recruitment of a permanent candidate, but rather attributed the decision to […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older posts This site uses cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. Cookies enable us to collect information that helps us personalise your experience and improve the functionality and performance of our site. By continuing to read our website, we assume you agree to this, otherwise you can adjust your browser settings. Please read our cookie and Privacy Policy. Our Cookies and Privacy Policy Loading Comments... You must be logged in to post a comment.
Rwanda’s High-Level Critical Care Ensures Low Marburg Fatality Rate 21/10/2024 Kerry Cullinan After a full week of no new Marburg cases, Rwanda appears to have contained one of the biggest recorded of the deadly virus outbreaks – and with a low case fatality rate of 24%. World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, who visited the country over the weekend, praised the level of Rwanda’s […] Continue reading -> Africa CDC Accuses US Government of Creating Panic in Travel Advisory Over Rwanda Marburg Outbreak 10/10/2024 Paul Adepoju The Africa CDC has slammed the US government’s recent Level 3 travel advisory for Rwanda as unfair and baseless, arguing it undermines Rwanda’s proactive efforts to contain a Marburg outbreak. With rapid testing, vaccinations, and coordinated emergency response measures in place, Rwanda’s leaders insist the country poses no international threat and warn that travel restrictions […] Continue reading -> WHO Pre-Qualifies First Mpox Vaccine, Recommends Single Dose and ‘Off-Label’ Use for Children 13/09/2024 Kerry Cullinan Bavarian Nordic’s MVA-BN vaccine, has become the first mpox vaccine to be added to the World Health Organization (WHO) prequalification (PQ) list, enabling its use globally. The WHO has also recommended that single doses be given in supply-constrained outbreak situations instead of the usual two doses, and “off label” use for children as the vaccine […] Continue reading -> DR Congo to Launch Mpox Vaccine Drive in Early October; UNHCR seeks over $21 Million to Support Refugees in Outbreak Hotspots 12/09/2024 Paul Adepoju The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is planning to launch its mpox vaccination campaign in early October, marking a critical step in the fight against the ongoing outbreak across Africa, said Dr Jean Kaseya, Director-General of the African Centres for Disease Control and Protection (Africa CDC), on Thursday. Kaseya spoke at a press briefing following […] Continue reading -> Deputy Africa CDC Director Ahmed Ogwell Ouma Confirms He is Leaving Organization 06/03/2024 Paul Adepoju Acting director of the Africa CDC, Dr Ahmed Ogwell Ouma, on Thursday confirmed that he is leaving the agency at the end of the month. He denied, however, earlier reports that his departure was tied to African CDC age or geographic restrictions in the recruitment of a permanent candidate, but rather attributed the decision to […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older posts This site uses cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. Cookies enable us to collect information that helps us personalise your experience and improve the functionality and performance of our site. By continuing to read our website, we assume you agree to this, otherwise you can adjust your browser settings. Please read our cookie and Privacy Policy. Our Cookies and Privacy Policy Loading Comments... You must be logged in to post a comment.
Africa CDC Accuses US Government of Creating Panic in Travel Advisory Over Rwanda Marburg Outbreak 10/10/2024 Paul Adepoju The Africa CDC has slammed the US government’s recent Level 3 travel advisory for Rwanda as unfair and baseless, arguing it undermines Rwanda’s proactive efforts to contain a Marburg outbreak. With rapid testing, vaccinations, and coordinated emergency response measures in place, Rwanda’s leaders insist the country poses no international threat and warn that travel restrictions […] Continue reading -> WHO Pre-Qualifies First Mpox Vaccine, Recommends Single Dose and ‘Off-Label’ Use for Children 13/09/2024 Kerry Cullinan Bavarian Nordic’s MVA-BN vaccine, has become the first mpox vaccine to be added to the World Health Organization (WHO) prequalification (PQ) list, enabling its use globally. The WHO has also recommended that single doses be given in supply-constrained outbreak situations instead of the usual two doses, and “off label” use for children as the vaccine […] Continue reading -> DR Congo to Launch Mpox Vaccine Drive in Early October; UNHCR seeks over $21 Million to Support Refugees in Outbreak Hotspots 12/09/2024 Paul Adepoju The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is planning to launch its mpox vaccination campaign in early October, marking a critical step in the fight against the ongoing outbreak across Africa, said Dr Jean Kaseya, Director-General of the African Centres for Disease Control and Protection (Africa CDC), on Thursday. Kaseya spoke at a press briefing following […] Continue reading -> Deputy Africa CDC Director Ahmed Ogwell Ouma Confirms He is Leaving Organization 06/03/2024 Paul Adepoju Acting director of the Africa CDC, Dr Ahmed Ogwell Ouma, on Thursday confirmed that he is leaving the agency at the end of the month. He denied, however, earlier reports that his departure was tied to African CDC age or geographic restrictions in the recruitment of a permanent candidate, but rather attributed the decision to […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older posts This site uses cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. Cookies enable us to collect information that helps us personalise your experience and improve the functionality and performance of our site. By continuing to read our website, we assume you agree to this, otherwise you can adjust your browser settings. Please read our cookie and Privacy Policy. Our Cookies and Privacy Policy Loading Comments... You must be logged in to post a comment.
WHO Pre-Qualifies First Mpox Vaccine, Recommends Single Dose and ‘Off-Label’ Use for Children 13/09/2024 Kerry Cullinan Bavarian Nordic’s MVA-BN vaccine, has become the first mpox vaccine to be added to the World Health Organization (WHO) prequalification (PQ) list, enabling its use globally. The WHO has also recommended that single doses be given in supply-constrained outbreak situations instead of the usual two doses, and “off label” use for children as the vaccine […] Continue reading -> DR Congo to Launch Mpox Vaccine Drive in Early October; UNHCR seeks over $21 Million to Support Refugees in Outbreak Hotspots 12/09/2024 Paul Adepoju The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is planning to launch its mpox vaccination campaign in early October, marking a critical step in the fight against the ongoing outbreak across Africa, said Dr Jean Kaseya, Director-General of the African Centres for Disease Control and Protection (Africa CDC), on Thursday. Kaseya spoke at a press briefing following […] Continue reading -> Deputy Africa CDC Director Ahmed Ogwell Ouma Confirms He is Leaving Organization 06/03/2024 Paul Adepoju Acting director of the Africa CDC, Dr Ahmed Ogwell Ouma, on Thursday confirmed that he is leaving the agency at the end of the month. He denied, however, earlier reports that his departure was tied to African CDC age or geographic restrictions in the recruitment of a permanent candidate, but rather attributed the decision to […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older posts This site uses cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. Cookies enable us to collect information that helps us personalise your experience and improve the functionality and performance of our site. By continuing to read our website, we assume you agree to this, otherwise you can adjust your browser settings. Please read our cookie and Privacy Policy. Our Cookies and Privacy Policy Loading Comments... You must be logged in to post a comment.
DR Congo to Launch Mpox Vaccine Drive in Early October; UNHCR seeks over $21 Million to Support Refugees in Outbreak Hotspots 12/09/2024 Paul Adepoju The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is planning to launch its mpox vaccination campaign in early October, marking a critical step in the fight against the ongoing outbreak across Africa, said Dr Jean Kaseya, Director-General of the African Centres for Disease Control and Protection (Africa CDC), on Thursday. Kaseya spoke at a press briefing following […] Continue reading -> Deputy Africa CDC Director Ahmed Ogwell Ouma Confirms He is Leaving Organization 06/03/2024 Paul Adepoju Acting director of the Africa CDC, Dr Ahmed Ogwell Ouma, on Thursday confirmed that he is leaving the agency at the end of the month. He denied, however, earlier reports that his departure was tied to African CDC age or geographic restrictions in the recruitment of a permanent candidate, but rather attributed the decision to […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older posts This site uses cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. Cookies enable us to collect information that helps us personalise your experience and improve the functionality and performance of our site. By continuing to read our website, we assume you agree to this, otherwise you can adjust your browser settings. Please read our cookie and Privacy Policy. Our Cookies and Privacy Policy
Deputy Africa CDC Director Ahmed Ogwell Ouma Confirms He is Leaving Organization 06/03/2024 Paul Adepoju Acting director of the Africa CDC, Dr Ahmed Ogwell Ouma, on Thursday confirmed that he is leaving the agency at the end of the month. He denied, however, earlier reports that his departure was tied to African CDC age or geographic restrictions in the recruitment of a permanent candidate, but rather attributed the decision to […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older posts