03-08
2025
Uganda begins malaria vaccine distribution ahead of mass rollout in April
Uganda on Friday began distributing more than 2.2 million doses of malaria vaccines, with support from Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, ahead of a nationwide vaccination campaign set to launch next month to combat the disease and reduce child mortality.
03-01
2025
Africa CDC extends mpox emergency status amid rising cases
The Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) said on Friday that the ongoing mpox outbreak in Africa remains classified as a Public Health Emergency of Continental Security (PHECS).
03-01
2025
South Africa reports 3 new cases of mpox
South Africa's National Department of Health on Friday appealed for vigilance as three new cases of mpox were confirmed in the country.
01-14
2025
Zimbabwe records 28 cholera cases, 2 deaths
HARARE, Jan. 13 (Xinhua) -- Zimbabwe has recorded 28 cholera cases and two deaths in the latest cholera outbreak that began in November last year, health authorities said Monday.
01-12
2025
14,700 confirmed mpox cases reported in 2024 in Africa: WHO
KINSHASA, Jan. 11 (Xinhua) -- About 14,700 confirmed mpox cases, including 66 deaths, were reported in 20 African countries from January 2024 to Jan. 5, 2025, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Saturday.
11-09
2024
Africa faces acute mpox outbreak as cases surpass 50,000: Africa CDC
Patients who caught mpox and their family are seen at a mpox treatment center on the outskirts of Bu
10-26
2024
DR Congo starts second phase of vaccination against mpox
GOMA, DR Congo, Oct. 25 (Xinhua) -- The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) on Friday launched th
10-15
2024
Kenya confirms first mpox death as cases rise to 13
NAIROBI, Oct. 14 (Xinhua) -- Kenya on Monday confirmed its first mpox death, as cases of the disease
10-11
2024
Zambia confirms first mpox case
LUSAKA, Oct. 10 (Xinhua) -- Zambias health authorities on Thursday confirmed the first case of
10-09
2024
Chinese firm seals deal to construct cholera vaccine plant in Zambia
Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema (C, Rear) witnesses the signing of a memorandum of understandin