Kenya has confirmed its eighth Ebola case, a 49-year-old patient attendant likely exposed to the country’s first case, as the DRC outbreak passes 9,400 cases.
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The Africa CDC has raised alarm over the uncontrolled mpox outbreak in Africa, with cases surging and deaths rising. Several countries, including Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo, are …
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Zimbabwe faces a malaria surge with rising cases and deaths. Urgent action is needed to combat the crisis and protect vulnerable populations.
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Tanzania and Rwanda join Kenya, Nigeria, and South Africa in recalling a batch of Johnson & Johnson children’s cough syrup.
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Nigerian health officials have issued a critical recall of a specific batch of Johnson & Johnson’s Benylin Paediatric cough syrup. The urgent action comes after tests revealed dangerously high levels …
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WHO calls for higher taxes on alcohol and sugary beverages to combat health issues, citing benefits in revenue and public health improvements.