Huge Risk of Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis in Wake of Abrupt US Funding Cuts 06/03/2025 Kerry Cullinan Years of progress against tuberculosis, the world’s most deadliest infectious disease are being derailed by the abrupt funding cuts by the United States to the sector, according to a survey of 180 affected organisations released late Wednesday. As many as a quarter of the 180 survey respondents from 31 countries have had to close in […] Continue reading -> US Supreme Court Clears Path for District Judge to Rule on Aid Freeze 05/03/2025 Kerry Cullinan The United States Supreme Court has declined to intervene in the Trump administration’s freeze on foreign aid, referring the matter back to a District Court Judge who had earlier issued a temporary restraining order against the freeze. Judge Amir Ali issued the order on 13 February ordering the US administration to resume payments for work […] Continue reading -> RFK Affirms Measles Vaccine But Says Decision to Vaccinate is ‘Personal’ 04/03/2025 Kerry Cullinan Amid the worst measles outbreak in the United States in a decade, vaccine sceptic Robert F Kennedy Jr, the Trump administration’s Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary, has affirmed that vaccines protect children. “Vaccines not only protect individual children from measles, but also contribute to community immunity, protecting those who are unable to be vaccinated […] Continue reading -> The $40 Question: Can Africa Close the Health Financing Gap? 04/03/2025 Edith Magak KIGALI, Rwanda – On average, African Health Ministers only have $40 per capita for health expenditure in comparison to $4,000 that ministers in many high-income countries have. How the continent can provide the maximum level of healthcare with such limited resources is one of the key questions that delegates to the Sixth Africa Health Agenda […] Continue reading -> Juggernaut of Overweight and Obesity is ‘Monumental Societal Failure’ 04/03/2025 Kerry Cullinan More than half of all adults and a third of children and adolescents will be overweight or obese by 2050 unless urgent action is taken, according to the most comprehensive global analysis to date, published by The Lancet to coincide with World Obesity Day on Tuesday. This poses an “unparalleled threat of premature disease and […] Continue reading -> COP16 Deal Commits Nations to Raise $200 Billion Annually for Biodiversity; But Funding A Big Lift 03/03/2025 Sophia Samantaroy Countries agreed to raise $200 billion a year by 2030 to help developing countries conserve biodiversity at the resumed Conference of Party (COP16) of the UN Convention on Biodiversity (CBD) in Rome last week. The deal marks a major breakthrough after negotiations over a finance package were suspended last November in the closing hours of […] Continue reading -> Common US Infant Formulas Are Laden with High Levels of Added Sugars 03/03/2025 Sophia Samantaroy Most infant formulas in the United States contain a high percentage of added sugars instead of natural lactose, “jeopardizing” infant health and development, says researchers at the University of Kansas in a new analysis of commonly marketed formulas. “Infants may consume upwards of 60 grams of added sugars per day, or the equivalent of two […] Continue reading -> ‘The Centre Must Hold’: Africa’s Health Leaders Rally for Bold Action 03/03/2025 Edith Magak KIGALI, Rwanda – “Sad”, “Worried” and “The centre is shaking”, were some of the reactions of African health leaders to the termination of US aid at a media briefing on Sunday (2 March) ahead of the 6th Africa Health Agenda International Conference (AHAIC). But speakers also stressed the need for resilience and swift action at […] Continue reading -> As US Terminates Funding, Nigeria Shifts Focus to Sustain HIV Progress 28/02/2025 Kate Okorie LAGOS, Nigeria – At an HIV treatment clinic in Lagos, patients are seated in worn pews, waiting for their turn to receive their six-month supply of antiretroviral therapy (ART). Without subsidies, the cost of these drugs could reach $4,500 a month, but with the support of foreign donors such as the US President’s Emergency Plan […] Continue reading -> DRC Identifies New Mpox Variant and Investigates New Febrile Disease Outbreak 28/02/2025 Kerry Cullinan A new and potentially more infectious variant of mpox Clade 1A has been identified in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) according to Dr Ngashi Ngongo, head of the mpox incident management team at the Africa Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC). The termination of USAID funding and violence in eastern DRC […] 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.
US Supreme Court Clears Path for District Judge to Rule on Aid Freeze 05/03/2025 Kerry Cullinan The United States Supreme Court has declined to intervene in the Trump administration’s freeze on foreign aid, referring the matter back to a District Court Judge who had earlier issued a temporary restraining order against the freeze. Judge Amir Ali issued the order on 13 February ordering the US administration to resume payments for work […] Continue reading -> RFK Affirms Measles Vaccine But Says Decision to Vaccinate is ‘Personal’ 04/03/2025 Kerry Cullinan Amid the worst measles outbreak in the United States in a decade, vaccine sceptic Robert F Kennedy Jr, the Trump administration’s Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary, has affirmed that vaccines protect children. “Vaccines not only protect individual children from measles, but also contribute to community immunity, protecting those who are unable to be vaccinated […] Continue reading -> The $40 Question: Can Africa Close the Health Financing Gap? 04/03/2025 Edith Magak KIGALI, Rwanda – On average, African Health Ministers only have $40 per capita for health expenditure in comparison to $4,000 that ministers in many high-income countries have. How the continent can provide the maximum level of healthcare with such limited resources is one of the key questions that delegates to the Sixth Africa Health Agenda […] Continue reading -> Juggernaut of Overweight and Obesity is ‘Monumental Societal Failure’ 04/03/2025 Kerry Cullinan More than half of all adults and a third of children and adolescents will be overweight or obese by 2050 unless urgent action is taken, according to the most comprehensive global analysis to date, published by The Lancet to coincide with World Obesity Day on Tuesday. This poses an “unparalleled threat of premature disease and […] Continue reading -> COP16 Deal Commits Nations to Raise $200 Billion Annually for Biodiversity; But Funding A Big Lift 03/03/2025 Sophia Samantaroy Countries agreed to raise $200 billion a year by 2030 to help developing countries conserve biodiversity at the resumed Conference of Party (COP16) of the UN Convention on Biodiversity (CBD) in Rome last week. The deal marks a major breakthrough after negotiations over a finance package were suspended last November in the closing hours of […] Continue reading -> Common US Infant Formulas Are Laden with High Levels of Added Sugars 03/03/2025 Sophia Samantaroy Most infant formulas in the United States contain a high percentage of added sugars instead of natural lactose, “jeopardizing” infant health and development, says researchers at the University of Kansas in a new analysis of commonly marketed formulas. “Infants may consume upwards of 60 grams of added sugars per day, or the equivalent of two […] Continue reading -> ‘The Centre Must Hold’: Africa’s Health Leaders Rally for Bold Action 03/03/2025 Edith Magak KIGALI, Rwanda – “Sad”, “Worried” and “The centre is shaking”, were some of the reactions of African health leaders to the termination of US aid at a media briefing on Sunday (2 March) ahead of the 6th Africa Health Agenda International Conference (AHAIC). But speakers also stressed the need for resilience and swift action at […] Continue reading -> As US Terminates Funding, Nigeria Shifts Focus to Sustain HIV Progress 28/02/2025 Kate Okorie LAGOS, Nigeria – At an HIV treatment clinic in Lagos, patients are seated in worn pews, waiting for their turn to receive their six-month supply of antiretroviral therapy (ART). Without subsidies, the cost of these drugs could reach $4,500 a month, but with the support of foreign donors such as the US President’s Emergency Plan […] Continue reading -> DRC Identifies New Mpox Variant and Investigates New Febrile Disease Outbreak 28/02/2025 Kerry Cullinan A new and potentially more infectious variant of mpox Clade 1A has been identified in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) according to Dr Ngashi Ngongo, head of the mpox incident management team at the Africa Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC). The termination of USAID funding and violence in eastern DRC […] 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.
RFK Affirms Measles Vaccine But Says Decision to Vaccinate is ‘Personal’ 04/03/2025 Kerry Cullinan Amid the worst measles outbreak in the United States in a decade, vaccine sceptic Robert F Kennedy Jr, the Trump administration’s Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary, has affirmed that vaccines protect children. “Vaccines not only protect individual children from measles, but also contribute to community immunity, protecting those who are unable to be vaccinated […] Continue reading -> The $40 Question: Can Africa Close the Health Financing Gap? 04/03/2025 Edith Magak KIGALI, Rwanda – On average, African Health Ministers only have $40 per capita for health expenditure in comparison to $4,000 that ministers in many high-income countries have. How the continent can provide the maximum level of healthcare with such limited resources is one of the key questions that delegates to the Sixth Africa Health Agenda […] Continue reading -> Juggernaut of Overweight and Obesity is ‘Monumental Societal Failure’ 04/03/2025 Kerry Cullinan More than half of all adults and a third of children and adolescents will be overweight or obese by 2050 unless urgent action is taken, according to the most comprehensive global analysis to date, published by The Lancet to coincide with World Obesity Day on Tuesday. This poses an “unparalleled threat of premature disease and […] Continue reading -> COP16 Deal Commits Nations to Raise $200 Billion Annually for Biodiversity; But Funding A Big Lift 03/03/2025 Sophia Samantaroy Countries agreed to raise $200 billion a year by 2030 to help developing countries conserve biodiversity at the resumed Conference of Party (COP16) of the UN Convention on Biodiversity (CBD) in Rome last week. The deal marks a major breakthrough after negotiations over a finance package were suspended last November in the closing hours of […] Continue reading -> Common US Infant Formulas Are Laden with High Levels of Added Sugars 03/03/2025 Sophia Samantaroy Most infant formulas in the United States contain a high percentage of added sugars instead of natural lactose, “jeopardizing” infant health and development, says researchers at the University of Kansas in a new analysis of commonly marketed formulas. “Infants may consume upwards of 60 grams of added sugars per day, or the equivalent of two […] Continue reading -> ‘The Centre Must Hold’: Africa’s Health Leaders Rally for Bold Action 03/03/2025 Edith Magak KIGALI, Rwanda – “Sad”, “Worried” and “The centre is shaking”, were some of the reactions of African health leaders to the termination of US aid at a media briefing on Sunday (2 March) ahead of the 6th Africa Health Agenda International Conference (AHAIC). But speakers also stressed the need for resilience and swift action at […] Continue reading -> As US Terminates Funding, Nigeria Shifts Focus to Sustain HIV Progress 28/02/2025 Kate Okorie LAGOS, Nigeria – At an HIV treatment clinic in Lagos, patients are seated in worn pews, waiting for their turn to receive their six-month supply of antiretroviral therapy (ART). Without subsidies, the cost of these drugs could reach $4,500 a month, but with the support of foreign donors such as the US President’s Emergency Plan […] Continue reading -> DRC Identifies New Mpox Variant and Investigates New Febrile Disease Outbreak 28/02/2025 Kerry Cullinan A new and potentially more infectious variant of mpox Clade 1A has been identified in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) according to Dr Ngashi Ngongo, head of the mpox incident management team at the Africa Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC). The termination of USAID funding and violence in eastern DRC […] 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.
The $40 Question: Can Africa Close the Health Financing Gap? 04/03/2025 Edith Magak KIGALI, Rwanda – On average, African Health Ministers only have $40 per capita for health expenditure in comparison to $4,000 that ministers in many high-income countries have. How the continent can provide the maximum level of healthcare with such limited resources is one of the key questions that delegates to the Sixth Africa Health Agenda […] Continue reading -> Juggernaut of Overweight and Obesity is ‘Monumental Societal Failure’ 04/03/2025 Kerry Cullinan More than half of all adults and a third of children and adolescents will be overweight or obese by 2050 unless urgent action is taken, according to the most comprehensive global analysis to date, published by The Lancet to coincide with World Obesity Day on Tuesday. This poses an “unparalleled threat of premature disease and […] Continue reading -> COP16 Deal Commits Nations to Raise $200 Billion Annually for Biodiversity; But Funding A Big Lift 03/03/2025 Sophia Samantaroy Countries agreed to raise $200 billion a year by 2030 to help developing countries conserve biodiversity at the resumed Conference of Party (COP16) of the UN Convention on Biodiversity (CBD) in Rome last week. The deal marks a major breakthrough after negotiations over a finance package were suspended last November in the closing hours of […] Continue reading -> Common US Infant Formulas Are Laden with High Levels of Added Sugars 03/03/2025 Sophia Samantaroy Most infant formulas in the United States contain a high percentage of added sugars instead of natural lactose, “jeopardizing” infant health and development, says researchers at the University of Kansas in a new analysis of commonly marketed formulas. “Infants may consume upwards of 60 grams of added sugars per day, or the equivalent of two […] Continue reading -> ‘The Centre Must Hold’: Africa’s Health Leaders Rally for Bold Action 03/03/2025 Edith Magak KIGALI, Rwanda – “Sad”, “Worried” and “The centre is shaking”, were some of the reactions of African health leaders to the termination of US aid at a media briefing on Sunday (2 March) ahead of the 6th Africa Health Agenda International Conference (AHAIC). But speakers also stressed the need for resilience and swift action at […] Continue reading -> As US Terminates Funding, Nigeria Shifts Focus to Sustain HIV Progress 28/02/2025 Kate Okorie LAGOS, Nigeria – At an HIV treatment clinic in Lagos, patients are seated in worn pews, waiting for their turn to receive their six-month supply of antiretroviral therapy (ART). Without subsidies, the cost of these drugs could reach $4,500 a month, but with the support of foreign donors such as the US President’s Emergency Plan […] Continue reading -> DRC Identifies New Mpox Variant and Investigates New Febrile Disease Outbreak 28/02/2025 Kerry Cullinan A new and potentially more infectious variant of mpox Clade 1A has been identified in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) according to Dr Ngashi Ngongo, head of the mpox incident management team at the Africa Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC). The termination of USAID funding and violence in eastern DRC […] 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.
Juggernaut of Overweight and Obesity is ‘Monumental Societal Failure’ 04/03/2025 Kerry Cullinan More than half of all adults and a third of children and adolescents will be overweight or obese by 2050 unless urgent action is taken, according to the most comprehensive global analysis to date, published by The Lancet to coincide with World Obesity Day on Tuesday. This poses an “unparalleled threat of premature disease and […] Continue reading -> COP16 Deal Commits Nations to Raise $200 Billion Annually for Biodiversity; But Funding A Big Lift 03/03/2025 Sophia Samantaroy Countries agreed to raise $200 billion a year by 2030 to help developing countries conserve biodiversity at the resumed Conference of Party (COP16) of the UN Convention on Biodiversity (CBD) in Rome last week. The deal marks a major breakthrough after negotiations over a finance package were suspended last November in the closing hours of […] Continue reading -> Common US Infant Formulas Are Laden with High Levels of Added Sugars 03/03/2025 Sophia Samantaroy Most infant formulas in the United States contain a high percentage of added sugars instead of natural lactose, “jeopardizing” infant health and development, says researchers at the University of Kansas in a new analysis of commonly marketed formulas. “Infants may consume upwards of 60 grams of added sugars per day, or the equivalent of two […] Continue reading -> ‘The Centre Must Hold’: Africa’s Health Leaders Rally for Bold Action 03/03/2025 Edith Magak KIGALI, Rwanda – “Sad”, “Worried” and “The centre is shaking”, were some of the reactions of African health leaders to the termination of US aid at a media briefing on Sunday (2 March) ahead of the 6th Africa Health Agenda International Conference (AHAIC). But speakers also stressed the need for resilience and swift action at […] Continue reading -> As US Terminates Funding, Nigeria Shifts Focus to Sustain HIV Progress 28/02/2025 Kate Okorie LAGOS, Nigeria – At an HIV treatment clinic in Lagos, patients are seated in worn pews, waiting for their turn to receive their six-month supply of antiretroviral therapy (ART). Without subsidies, the cost of these drugs could reach $4,500 a month, but with the support of foreign donors such as the US President’s Emergency Plan […] Continue reading -> DRC Identifies New Mpox Variant and Investigates New Febrile Disease Outbreak 28/02/2025 Kerry Cullinan A new and potentially more infectious variant of mpox Clade 1A has been identified in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) according to Dr Ngashi Ngongo, head of the mpox incident management team at the Africa Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC). The termination of USAID funding and violence in eastern DRC […] 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.
COP16 Deal Commits Nations to Raise $200 Billion Annually for Biodiversity; But Funding A Big Lift 03/03/2025 Sophia Samantaroy Countries agreed to raise $200 billion a year by 2030 to help developing countries conserve biodiversity at the resumed Conference of Party (COP16) of the UN Convention on Biodiversity (CBD) in Rome last week. The deal marks a major breakthrough after negotiations over a finance package were suspended last November in the closing hours of […] Continue reading -> Common US Infant Formulas Are Laden with High Levels of Added Sugars 03/03/2025 Sophia Samantaroy Most infant formulas in the United States contain a high percentage of added sugars instead of natural lactose, “jeopardizing” infant health and development, says researchers at the University of Kansas in a new analysis of commonly marketed formulas. “Infants may consume upwards of 60 grams of added sugars per day, or the equivalent of two […] Continue reading -> ‘The Centre Must Hold’: Africa’s Health Leaders Rally for Bold Action 03/03/2025 Edith Magak KIGALI, Rwanda – “Sad”, “Worried” and “The centre is shaking”, were some of the reactions of African health leaders to the termination of US aid at a media briefing on Sunday (2 March) ahead of the 6th Africa Health Agenda International Conference (AHAIC). But speakers also stressed the need for resilience and swift action at […] Continue reading -> As US Terminates Funding, Nigeria Shifts Focus to Sustain HIV Progress 28/02/2025 Kate Okorie LAGOS, Nigeria – At an HIV treatment clinic in Lagos, patients are seated in worn pews, waiting for their turn to receive their six-month supply of antiretroviral therapy (ART). Without subsidies, the cost of these drugs could reach $4,500 a month, but with the support of foreign donors such as the US President’s Emergency Plan […] Continue reading -> DRC Identifies New Mpox Variant and Investigates New Febrile Disease Outbreak 28/02/2025 Kerry Cullinan A new and potentially more infectious variant of mpox Clade 1A has been identified in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) according to Dr Ngashi Ngongo, head of the mpox incident management team at the Africa Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC). The termination of USAID funding and violence in eastern DRC […] 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.
Common US Infant Formulas Are Laden with High Levels of Added Sugars 03/03/2025 Sophia Samantaroy Most infant formulas in the United States contain a high percentage of added sugars instead of natural lactose, “jeopardizing” infant health and development, says researchers at the University of Kansas in a new analysis of commonly marketed formulas. “Infants may consume upwards of 60 grams of added sugars per day, or the equivalent of two […] Continue reading -> ‘The Centre Must Hold’: Africa’s Health Leaders Rally for Bold Action 03/03/2025 Edith Magak KIGALI, Rwanda – “Sad”, “Worried” and “The centre is shaking”, were some of the reactions of African health leaders to the termination of US aid at a media briefing on Sunday (2 March) ahead of the 6th Africa Health Agenda International Conference (AHAIC). But speakers also stressed the need for resilience and swift action at […] Continue reading -> As US Terminates Funding, Nigeria Shifts Focus to Sustain HIV Progress 28/02/2025 Kate Okorie LAGOS, Nigeria – At an HIV treatment clinic in Lagos, patients are seated in worn pews, waiting for their turn to receive their six-month supply of antiretroviral therapy (ART). Without subsidies, the cost of these drugs could reach $4,500 a month, but with the support of foreign donors such as the US President’s Emergency Plan […] Continue reading -> DRC Identifies New Mpox Variant and Investigates New Febrile Disease Outbreak 28/02/2025 Kerry Cullinan A new and potentially more infectious variant of mpox Clade 1A has been identified in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) according to Dr Ngashi Ngongo, head of the mpox incident management team at the Africa Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC). The termination of USAID funding and violence in eastern DRC […] 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.
‘The Centre Must Hold’: Africa’s Health Leaders Rally for Bold Action 03/03/2025 Edith Magak KIGALI, Rwanda – “Sad”, “Worried” and “The centre is shaking”, were some of the reactions of African health leaders to the termination of US aid at a media briefing on Sunday (2 March) ahead of the 6th Africa Health Agenda International Conference (AHAIC). But speakers also stressed the need for resilience and swift action at […] Continue reading -> As US Terminates Funding, Nigeria Shifts Focus to Sustain HIV Progress 28/02/2025 Kate Okorie LAGOS, Nigeria – At an HIV treatment clinic in Lagos, patients are seated in worn pews, waiting for their turn to receive their six-month supply of antiretroviral therapy (ART). Without subsidies, the cost of these drugs could reach $4,500 a month, but with the support of foreign donors such as the US President’s Emergency Plan […] Continue reading -> DRC Identifies New Mpox Variant and Investigates New Febrile Disease Outbreak 28/02/2025 Kerry Cullinan A new and potentially more infectious variant of mpox Clade 1A has been identified in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) according to Dr Ngashi Ngongo, head of the mpox incident management team at the Africa Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC). The termination of USAID funding and violence in eastern DRC […] 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.
As US Terminates Funding, Nigeria Shifts Focus to Sustain HIV Progress 28/02/2025 Kate Okorie LAGOS, Nigeria – At an HIV treatment clinic in Lagos, patients are seated in worn pews, waiting for their turn to receive their six-month supply of antiretroviral therapy (ART). Without subsidies, the cost of these drugs could reach $4,500 a month, but with the support of foreign donors such as the US President’s Emergency Plan […] Continue reading -> DRC Identifies New Mpox Variant and Investigates New Febrile Disease Outbreak 28/02/2025 Kerry Cullinan A new and potentially more infectious variant of mpox Clade 1A has been identified in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) according to Dr Ngashi Ngongo, head of the mpox incident management team at the Africa Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC). The termination of USAID funding and violence in eastern DRC […] 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 Identifies New Mpox Variant and Investigates New Febrile Disease Outbreak 28/02/2025 Kerry Cullinan A new and potentially more infectious variant of mpox Clade 1A has been identified in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) according to Dr Ngashi Ngongo, head of the mpox incident management team at the Africa Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC). The termination of USAID funding and violence in eastern DRC […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts