11-24
2025
11-21
2025
Measles and rubella eliminated in three sub-Saharan African countries
Africa has recorded a significant public health milestone after Cabo Verde, Mauritius and the Seychelles became the first countries in sub-Saharan Africa to eliminate measles and rubella, the World Health Organization (WHO) has announced.
11-17
2025
Africa CDC confirms Marburg virus outbreak in southern Ethiopia
ADDIS ABABA, Nov. 16 (Xinhua) -- The Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has acknowledged the confirmation by Ethiopia's Ministry of Health and the Ethiopian Public Health Institute (EPHI) of a Marburg virus disease outbreak in Jinka, southern Ethiopia.
11-01
2025
11-01
2025
11-01
2025
11-01
2025
10-20
2025
Sudan's cholera outbreak worsens amid conflict and heavy rains
Sudan is grappling with a worsening cholera outbreak as ongoing conflict, mass displacement, and heavy rains fuel the rapid spread of waterborne diseases.
10-14
2025
More mpox cases reported in Malawi with capital Lilongwe topping national count
LILONGWE, Oct. 7 (Xinhua) -- Malawi continues to register more cases of mpox disease, with the capital, Lilongwe, recording the highest number of cases, according to the latest update on the outbreak from the Public Health Institute of Malawi (PHIM).
10-02
2025
Ebola outbreak in DR Congo shows signs of decline: WHO
KINSHASA, Oct. 1 (Xinhua) -- The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is "showing encouraging signs of decline," though risks remain, the World Health Organization (WHO) said Wednesday.