Unhappy About ‘Woke Agenda’ of PEPFAR, US Conservatives Finally Have Pretext to Cut HIV Funds 19/01/2025 Kerry Cullinan Influential conservatives have long sought to curtail the United States President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) – and the actions of four nurses in Mozambique may have inadvertently given them the ammunition to do just that. Deeply uncomfortable with the sexual dimension of HIV transmission, the powerful Heritage Foundation, which authored the conservative Project […] 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 -> WHO Welcomes Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Deal Amidst Jitters that Accord Will Indeed Take Effect Sunday 16/01/2025 Elaine Ruth Fletcher WHO and other UN and international relief agencies heartily welcomed Wednesday’s announcement of a long-awaited Israeli-Hamas ceasefire. Israelis and Palestinians, meanwhile, began an anxious countdown, hoping that the agreement would indeed take effect as planned Sunday – even as Israel and Hamas traded accusations Thursday that the other was trying to torpedo the accord. “Wednesday’s […] Continue reading -> Pakistan’s New Commitment to End Hepatitis Needs a People-Centered Approach 11/01/2025 Nida Ali Picture a young woman in rural Sindh in Pakistan, fatigued from years of battling an undiagnosed illness, unable to care for her children or fulfill her potential. But a simple diagnostic test and a 12-week treatment for hepatitis C could transform and save her life. This story is no longer a distant dream. With the […] Continue reading -> Everyone Can Play a Role in Fighting Superbugs in the Animal Health Sector 03/01/2025 Babatunde Akinola & Dr Columba Teru Vakuru Antimicrobial resistance (AMR), or “superbugs,” is known as one of the most urgent global health threats, killing more than 700,000 people every year, a number that may rise significantly if we fail to address this crisis. Conversations about how to stop it do not focus enough on addressing the overuse of antibiotics in the animal […] Continue reading -> WHO Issues Rebuke on Israeli Takeover of Gaza’s Kamal Adwan Hospital – Israel Calls out Hamas ‘Torture’ of Former Hostages 30/12/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher WHO’s Director General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus issued a stiff rebuke to Israel for its military occupation of Kamal Adwan Hospital – the only hospital left operating in Gaza’s northernmost band of territory – which is now largely depopulated after months of bitter warfare. In a post on X, Tedros also called for the release […] Continue reading -> WHO DG Back in Geneva After Near Miss at Sana’a Airport – Israel Says ‘UN Staff’ Not a Target in Yemen Attack 26/12/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher WHO’s Director General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus was back in Geneva this week, after surviving a near miss from an Israeli Air Force strike on Sana’a International Airport, Thursday. Airport TV footage aired Monday by the DG on X showed his entourage fleeing the VIP departures hall, where they had been waiting to board a […] Continue reading -> One Half of Sudan’s Population Face Extreme Food Insecurity as Famine Belt Widens 26/12/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher More than 24.6 million people – one half of Sudan’s population – are experiencing high levels of acute food insecurity, according to the latest report of the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC), which tracks hunger risks and extreme hunger spots globally. And famine (IPC phase 5) is present in at least five Sudanese areas […] Continue reading -> Calls for Independent Audit of Pakistan’s Polio Program as Cases Rise 20/12/2024 Rahul Basharat Rajput ISLAMABAD – Pakistan’s last countrywide anti-polio drive of 2024 is set to conclude on 22 December but eradicating polio remains a challenge for the government, and this year’s surge in cases has resulted in calls for an independent audit of the program. Pakistan and Afghanistan are the last two countries in the world battling to […] Continue reading -> DRC: Malaria is Chief Suspect in Mystery Outbreak; Mpox Vaccinations Far Too Slow 20/12/2024 Kerry Cullinan Although malaria, compounded by malnutrition, seems the most likely cause of the mysterious illness in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), haemorrhagic fever syndrome has not been ruled out. Dr Ngashi Ngongo, mpox lead for Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), told a media briefing on Thursday that there were two “working […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer 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 -> WHO Welcomes Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Deal Amidst Jitters that Accord Will Indeed Take Effect Sunday 16/01/2025 Elaine Ruth Fletcher WHO and other UN and international relief agencies heartily welcomed Wednesday’s announcement of a long-awaited Israeli-Hamas ceasefire. Israelis and Palestinians, meanwhile, began an anxious countdown, hoping that the agreement would indeed take effect as planned Sunday – even as Israel and Hamas traded accusations Thursday that the other was trying to torpedo the accord. “Wednesday’s […] Continue reading -> Pakistan’s New Commitment to End Hepatitis Needs a People-Centered Approach 11/01/2025 Nida Ali Picture a young woman in rural Sindh in Pakistan, fatigued from years of battling an undiagnosed illness, unable to care for her children or fulfill her potential. But a simple diagnostic test and a 12-week treatment for hepatitis C could transform and save her life. This story is no longer a distant dream. With the […] Continue reading -> Everyone Can Play a Role in Fighting Superbugs in the Animal Health Sector 03/01/2025 Babatunde Akinola & Dr Columba Teru Vakuru Antimicrobial resistance (AMR), or “superbugs,” is known as one of the most urgent global health threats, killing more than 700,000 people every year, a number that may rise significantly if we fail to address this crisis. Conversations about how to stop it do not focus enough on addressing the overuse of antibiotics in the animal […] Continue reading -> WHO Issues Rebuke on Israeli Takeover of Gaza’s Kamal Adwan Hospital – Israel Calls out Hamas ‘Torture’ of Former Hostages 30/12/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher WHO’s Director General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus issued a stiff rebuke to Israel for its military occupation of Kamal Adwan Hospital – the only hospital left operating in Gaza’s northernmost band of territory – which is now largely depopulated after months of bitter warfare. In a post on X, Tedros also called for the release […] Continue reading -> WHO DG Back in Geneva After Near Miss at Sana’a Airport – Israel Says ‘UN Staff’ Not a Target in Yemen Attack 26/12/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher WHO’s Director General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus was back in Geneva this week, after surviving a near miss from an Israeli Air Force strike on Sana’a International Airport, Thursday. Airport TV footage aired Monday by the DG on X showed his entourage fleeing the VIP departures hall, where they had been waiting to board a […] Continue reading -> One Half of Sudan’s Population Face Extreme Food Insecurity as Famine Belt Widens 26/12/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher More than 24.6 million people – one half of Sudan’s population – are experiencing high levels of acute food insecurity, according to the latest report of the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC), which tracks hunger risks and extreme hunger spots globally. And famine (IPC phase 5) is present in at least five Sudanese areas […] Continue reading -> Calls for Independent Audit of Pakistan’s Polio Program as Cases Rise 20/12/2024 Rahul Basharat Rajput ISLAMABAD – Pakistan’s last countrywide anti-polio drive of 2024 is set to conclude on 22 December but eradicating polio remains a challenge for the government, and this year’s surge in cases has resulted in calls for an independent audit of the program. Pakistan and Afghanistan are the last two countries in the world battling to […] Continue reading -> DRC: Malaria is Chief Suspect in Mystery Outbreak; Mpox Vaccinations Far Too Slow 20/12/2024 Kerry Cullinan Although malaria, compounded by malnutrition, seems the most likely cause of the mysterious illness in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), haemorrhagic fever syndrome has not been ruled out. Dr Ngashi Ngongo, mpox lead for Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), told a media briefing on Thursday that there were two “working […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer 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 Welcomes Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Deal Amidst Jitters that Accord Will Indeed Take Effect Sunday 16/01/2025 Elaine Ruth Fletcher WHO and other UN and international relief agencies heartily welcomed Wednesday’s announcement of a long-awaited Israeli-Hamas ceasefire. Israelis and Palestinians, meanwhile, began an anxious countdown, hoping that the agreement would indeed take effect as planned Sunday – even as Israel and Hamas traded accusations Thursday that the other was trying to torpedo the accord. “Wednesday’s […] Continue reading -> Pakistan’s New Commitment to End Hepatitis Needs a People-Centered Approach 11/01/2025 Nida Ali Picture a young woman in rural Sindh in Pakistan, fatigued from years of battling an undiagnosed illness, unable to care for her children or fulfill her potential. But a simple diagnostic test and a 12-week treatment for hepatitis C could transform and save her life. This story is no longer a distant dream. With the […] Continue reading -> Everyone Can Play a Role in Fighting Superbugs in the Animal Health Sector 03/01/2025 Babatunde Akinola & Dr Columba Teru Vakuru Antimicrobial resistance (AMR), or “superbugs,” is known as one of the most urgent global health threats, killing more than 700,000 people every year, a number that may rise significantly if we fail to address this crisis. Conversations about how to stop it do not focus enough on addressing the overuse of antibiotics in the animal […] Continue reading -> WHO Issues Rebuke on Israeli Takeover of Gaza’s Kamal Adwan Hospital – Israel Calls out Hamas ‘Torture’ of Former Hostages 30/12/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher WHO’s Director General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus issued a stiff rebuke to Israel for its military occupation of Kamal Adwan Hospital – the only hospital left operating in Gaza’s northernmost band of territory – which is now largely depopulated after months of bitter warfare. In a post on X, Tedros also called for the release […] Continue reading -> WHO DG Back in Geneva After Near Miss at Sana’a Airport – Israel Says ‘UN Staff’ Not a Target in Yemen Attack 26/12/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher WHO’s Director General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus was back in Geneva this week, after surviving a near miss from an Israeli Air Force strike on Sana’a International Airport, Thursday. Airport TV footage aired Monday by the DG on X showed his entourage fleeing the VIP departures hall, where they had been waiting to board a […] Continue reading -> One Half of Sudan’s Population Face Extreme Food Insecurity as Famine Belt Widens 26/12/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher More than 24.6 million people – one half of Sudan’s population – are experiencing high levels of acute food insecurity, according to the latest report of the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC), which tracks hunger risks and extreme hunger spots globally. And famine (IPC phase 5) is present in at least five Sudanese areas […] Continue reading -> Calls for Independent Audit of Pakistan’s Polio Program as Cases Rise 20/12/2024 Rahul Basharat Rajput ISLAMABAD – Pakistan’s last countrywide anti-polio drive of 2024 is set to conclude on 22 December but eradicating polio remains a challenge for the government, and this year’s surge in cases has resulted in calls for an independent audit of the program. Pakistan and Afghanistan are the last two countries in the world battling to […] Continue reading -> DRC: Malaria is Chief Suspect in Mystery Outbreak; Mpox Vaccinations Far Too Slow 20/12/2024 Kerry Cullinan Although malaria, compounded by malnutrition, seems the most likely cause of the mysterious illness in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), haemorrhagic fever syndrome has not been ruled out. Dr Ngashi Ngongo, mpox lead for Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), told a media briefing on Thursday that there were two “working […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer 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.
Pakistan’s New Commitment to End Hepatitis Needs a People-Centered Approach 11/01/2025 Nida Ali Picture a young woman in rural Sindh in Pakistan, fatigued from years of battling an undiagnosed illness, unable to care for her children or fulfill her potential. But a simple diagnostic test and a 12-week treatment for hepatitis C could transform and save her life. This story is no longer a distant dream. With the […] Continue reading -> Everyone Can Play a Role in Fighting Superbugs in the Animal Health Sector 03/01/2025 Babatunde Akinola & Dr Columba Teru Vakuru Antimicrobial resistance (AMR), or “superbugs,” is known as one of the most urgent global health threats, killing more than 700,000 people every year, a number that may rise significantly if we fail to address this crisis. Conversations about how to stop it do not focus enough on addressing the overuse of antibiotics in the animal […] Continue reading -> WHO Issues Rebuke on Israeli Takeover of Gaza’s Kamal Adwan Hospital – Israel Calls out Hamas ‘Torture’ of Former Hostages 30/12/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher WHO’s Director General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus issued a stiff rebuke to Israel for its military occupation of Kamal Adwan Hospital – the only hospital left operating in Gaza’s northernmost band of territory – which is now largely depopulated after months of bitter warfare. In a post on X, Tedros also called for the release […] Continue reading -> WHO DG Back in Geneva After Near Miss at Sana’a Airport – Israel Says ‘UN Staff’ Not a Target in Yemen Attack 26/12/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher WHO’s Director General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus was back in Geneva this week, after surviving a near miss from an Israeli Air Force strike on Sana’a International Airport, Thursday. Airport TV footage aired Monday by the DG on X showed his entourage fleeing the VIP departures hall, where they had been waiting to board a […] Continue reading -> One Half of Sudan’s Population Face Extreme Food Insecurity as Famine Belt Widens 26/12/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher More than 24.6 million people – one half of Sudan’s population – are experiencing high levels of acute food insecurity, according to the latest report of the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC), which tracks hunger risks and extreme hunger spots globally. And famine (IPC phase 5) is present in at least five Sudanese areas […] Continue reading -> Calls for Independent Audit of Pakistan’s Polio Program as Cases Rise 20/12/2024 Rahul Basharat Rajput ISLAMABAD – Pakistan’s last countrywide anti-polio drive of 2024 is set to conclude on 22 December but eradicating polio remains a challenge for the government, and this year’s surge in cases has resulted in calls for an independent audit of the program. Pakistan and Afghanistan are the last two countries in the world battling to […] Continue reading -> DRC: Malaria is Chief Suspect in Mystery Outbreak; Mpox Vaccinations Far Too Slow 20/12/2024 Kerry Cullinan Although malaria, compounded by malnutrition, seems the most likely cause of the mysterious illness in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), haemorrhagic fever syndrome has not been ruled out. Dr Ngashi Ngongo, mpox lead for Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), told a media briefing on Thursday that there were two “working […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer 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.
Everyone Can Play a Role in Fighting Superbugs in the Animal Health Sector 03/01/2025 Babatunde Akinola & Dr Columba Teru Vakuru Antimicrobial resistance (AMR), or “superbugs,” is known as one of the most urgent global health threats, killing more than 700,000 people every year, a number that may rise significantly if we fail to address this crisis. Conversations about how to stop it do not focus enough on addressing the overuse of antibiotics in the animal […] Continue reading -> WHO Issues Rebuke on Israeli Takeover of Gaza’s Kamal Adwan Hospital – Israel Calls out Hamas ‘Torture’ of Former Hostages 30/12/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher WHO’s Director General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus issued a stiff rebuke to Israel for its military occupation of Kamal Adwan Hospital – the only hospital left operating in Gaza’s northernmost band of territory – which is now largely depopulated after months of bitter warfare. In a post on X, Tedros also called for the release […] Continue reading -> WHO DG Back in Geneva After Near Miss at Sana’a Airport – Israel Says ‘UN Staff’ Not a Target in Yemen Attack 26/12/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher WHO’s Director General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus was back in Geneva this week, after surviving a near miss from an Israeli Air Force strike on Sana’a International Airport, Thursday. Airport TV footage aired Monday by the DG on X showed his entourage fleeing the VIP departures hall, where they had been waiting to board a […] Continue reading -> One Half of Sudan’s Population Face Extreme Food Insecurity as Famine Belt Widens 26/12/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher More than 24.6 million people – one half of Sudan’s population – are experiencing high levels of acute food insecurity, according to the latest report of the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC), which tracks hunger risks and extreme hunger spots globally. And famine (IPC phase 5) is present in at least five Sudanese areas […] Continue reading -> Calls for Independent Audit of Pakistan’s Polio Program as Cases Rise 20/12/2024 Rahul Basharat Rajput ISLAMABAD – Pakistan’s last countrywide anti-polio drive of 2024 is set to conclude on 22 December but eradicating polio remains a challenge for the government, and this year’s surge in cases has resulted in calls for an independent audit of the program. Pakistan and Afghanistan are the last two countries in the world battling to […] Continue reading -> DRC: Malaria is Chief Suspect in Mystery Outbreak; Mpox Vaccinations Far Too Slow 20/12/2024 Kerry Cullinan Although malaria, compounded by malnutrition, seems the most likely cause of the mysterious illness in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), haemorrhagic fever syndrome has not been ruled out. Dr Ngashi Ngongo, mpox lead for Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), told a media briefing on Thursday that there were two “working […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer 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 Issues Rebuke on Israeli Takeover of Gaza’s Kamal Adwan Hospital – Israel Calls out Hamas ‘Torture’ of Former Hostages 30/12/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher WHO’s Director General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus issued a stiff rebuke to Israel for its military occupation of Kamal Adwan Hospital – the only hospital left operating in Gaza’s northernmost band of territory – which is now largely depopulated after months of bitter warfare. In a post on X, Tedros also called for the release […] Continue reading -> WHO DG Back in Geneva After Near Miss at Sana’a Airport – Israel Says ‘UN Staff’ Not a Target in Yemen Attack 26/12/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher WHO’s Director General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus was back in Geneva this week, after surviving a near miss from an Israeli Air Force strike on Sana’a International Airport, Thursday. Airport TV footage aired Monday by the DG on X showed his entourage fleeing the VIP departures hall, where they had been waiting to board a […] Continue reading -> One Half of Sudan’s Population Face Extreme Food Insecurity as Famine Belt Widens 26/12/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher More than 24.6 million people – one half of Sudan’s population – are experiencing high levels of acute food insecurity, according to the latest report of the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC), which tracks hunger risks and extreme hunger spots globally. And famine (IPC phase 5) is present in at least five Sudanese areas […] Continue reading -> Calls for Independent Audit of Pakistan’s Polio Program as Cases Rise 20/12/2024 Rahul Basharat Rajput ISLAMABAD – Pakistan’s last countrywide anti-polio drive of 2024 is set to conclude on 22 December but eradicating polio remains a challenge for the government, and this year’s surge in cases has resulted in calls for an independent audit of the program. Pakistan and Afghanistan are the last two countries in the world battling to […] Continue reading -> DRC: Malaria is Chief Suspect in Mystery Outbreak; Mpox Vaccinations Far Too Slow 20/12/2024 Kerry Cullinan Although malaria, compounded by malnutrition, seems the most likely cause of the mysterious illness in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), haemorrhagic fever syndrome has not been ruled out. Dr Ngashi Ngongo, mpox lead for Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), told a media briefing on Thursday that there were two “working […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer 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 DG Back in Geneva After Near Miss at Sana’a Airport – Israel Says ‘UN Staff’ Not a Target in Yemen Attack 26/12/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher WHO’s Director General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus was back in Geneva this week, after surviving a near miss from an Israeli Air Force strike on Sana’a International Airport, Thursday. Airport TV footage aired Monday by the DG on X showed his entourage fleeing the VIP departures hall, where they had been waiting to board a […] Continue reading -> One Half of Sudan’s Population Face Extreme Food Insecurity as Famine Belt Widens 26/12/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher More than 24.6 million people – one half of Sudan’s population – are experiencing high levels of acute food insecurity, according to the latest report of the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC), which tracks hunger risks and extreme hunger spots globally. And famine (IPC phase 5) is present in at least five Sudanese areas […] Continue reading -> Calls for Independent Audit of Pakistan’s Polio Program as Cases Rise 20/12/2024 Rahul Basharat Rajput ISLAMABAD – Pakistan’s last countrywide anti-polio drive of 2024 is set to conclude on 22 December but eradicating polio remains a challenge for the government, and this year’s surge in cases has resulted in calls for an independent audit of the program. Pakistan and Afghanistan are the last two countries in the world battling to […] Continue reading -> DRC: Malaria is Chief Suspect in Mystery Outbreak; Mpox Vaccinations Far Too Slow 20/12/2024 Kerry Cullinan Although malaria, compounded by malnutrition, seems the most likely cause of the mysterious illness in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), haemorrhagic fever syndrome has not been ruled out. Dr Ngashi Ngongo, mpox lead for Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), told a media briefing on Thursday that there were two “working […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer 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.
One Half of Sudan’s Population Face Extreme Food Insecurity as Famine Belt Widens 26/12/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher More than 24.6 million people – one half of Sudan’s population – are experiencing high levels of acute food insecurity, according to the latest report of the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC), which tracks hunger risks and extreme hunger spots globally. And famine (IPC phase 5) is present in at least five Sudanese areas […] Continue reading -> Calls for Independent Audit of Pakistan’s Polio Program as Cases Rise 20/12/2024 Rahul Basharat Rajput ISLAMABAD – Pakistan’s last countrywide anti-polio drive of 2024 is set to conclude on 22 December but eradicating polio remains a challenge for the government, and this year’s surge in cases has resulted in calls for an independent audit of the program. Pakistan and Afghanistan are the last two countries in the world battling to […] Continue reading -> DRC: Malaria is Chief Suspect in Mystery Outbreak; Mpox Vaccinations Far Too Slow 20/12/2024 Kerry Cullinan Although malaria, compounded by malnutrition, seems the most likely cause of the mysterious illness in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), haemorrhagic fever syndrome has not been ruled out. Dr Ngashi Ngongo, mpox lead for Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), told a media briefing on Thursday that there were two “working […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer 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.
Calls for Independent Audit of Pakistan’s Polio Program as Cases Rise 20/12/2024 Rahul Basharat Rajput ISLAMABAD – Pakistan’s last countrywide anti-polio drive of 2024 is set to conclude on 22 December but eradicating polio remains a challenge for the government, and this year’s surge in cases has resulted in calls for an independent audit of the program. Pakistan and Afghanistan are the last two countries in the world battling to […] Continue reading -> DRC: Malaria is Chief Suspect in Mystery Outbreak; Mpox Vaccinations Far Too Slow 20/12/2024 Kerry Cullinan Although malaria, compounded by malnutrition, seems the most likely cause of the mysterious illness in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), haemorrhagic fever syndrome has not been ruled out. Dr Ngashi Ngongo, mpox lead for Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), told a media briefing on Thursday that there were two “working […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer 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
DRC: Malaria is Chief Suspect in Mystery Outbreak; Mpox Vaccinations Far Too Slow 20/12/2024 Kerry Cullinan Although malaria, compounded by malnutrition, seems the most likely cause of the mysterious illness in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), haemorrhagic fever syndrome has not been ruled out. Dr Ngashi Ngongo, mpox lead for Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), told a media briefing on Thursday that there were two “working […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts