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Tanzania has confirmed a Marburg virus outbreak, with one case in Kagera, following initial denials from health officials. Nine suspected cases and eight deaths were recorded by WHO, prompting a …
Tanzania Confirms Marburg Virus Outbreak Despite Initial Denials Read More
An outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has claimed over 80 lives, with malaria identified as the main cause. Patients exhibited flu-like symptoms, while malnutrition worsened the crisis. Concerns …
Outbreak in DRC Likely Linked to Malaria, Investigation Underway Read More
The Democratic Republic of Congo is experiencing a health crisis linked to an outbreak that has killed over 80 individuals, primarily attributed to malaria. The victims have shown flu-like symptoms, …
Malaria Identified as Primary Cause of Outbreak in DR Congo Read More
A new and unidentified disease outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has led to at least 79 deaths and hundreds of infections. The Africa CDC, along with WHO, …
Urgent Action Required as DRC Faces Disease X Outbreak Read More
Recent reports indicate a mystery illness, ‘Disease X’, in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has caused over 70 deaths, predominantly among children. Symptoms appear similar to flu-like ailments, necessitating …
Unknown Illness in the Democratic Republic of Congo Raises Alarm Among Experts Read More
The Democratic Republic of the Congo is investigating ‘Disease X,’ an infectious disease outbreak that has sickened hundreds and resulted in at least 79 deaths since late October. Health officials …
Investigation Into ‘Disease X’ Ongoing in Democratic Republic of Congo After 79 Deaths Read More
The mpox outbreak in Uganda is significantly escalating, with 830 recorded cases in 19 states and recent clusters of infections near the DRC border. In the past week, Uganda confirmed …
Concerning Spread of Mpox in Uganda and Recent Marburg Cases in Rwanda Read More
The WHO has confirmed that over 50,000 people have been vaccinated against mpox in the DRC and Rwanda, amidst an outbreak that has resulted in over 1,100 deaths in Africa. …
Over 50,000 Vaccinated Against Mpox in Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda Read More
Over 50,000 individuals in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda have received vaccinations against mpox, as reported by WHO’s Director-General. The epidemic remains uncontrolled with over 1,100 deaths across …
Significant Vaccination Efforts Against Mpox in DRC and Rwanda Read More