09-24
2025
Quick takes: Mosquito-borne illness in Europe, polio in 3 nations, avian flu hits more US poultry
Local spread of mosquito-borne diseases continue to accelerate in parts of Europe, with France this week reporting 82 more chikungunya cases, raising its total to 383, along with 2 more dengue cases, bringing that total to 21, the European Centres for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) said today in its weekly communicable disease update.
09-09
2025
WHO says mpox no longer a global public health emergency
GENEVA, Sept. 5 (Xinhua) -- The spread of mpox (monkeypox) in Africa no longer represents a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC), said the World Health Organization (WHO) on Friday.
08-27
2025
Africa unveils continental plan to strengthen cholera outbreak response
LUSAKA, Aug. 26 (Xinhua) -- A plan to help African countries respond more effectively to cholera outbreaks was launched Tuesday, with a call for national leaders to take central responsibility in tackling the deadly waterborne disease.
08-15
2025
Namibia declares end to cholera, malaria outbreaks
WINDHOEK, Aug. 14 (Xinhua) -- Namibia has officially declared an end to a cholera outbreak in the Opuwo District of the Kunene Region and a widespread malaria outbreak in the northern part of the country.
08-06
2025
Kenya steps up surveillance as mpox cases rise to 314 with 5 deaths
NAIROBI, Aug. 1 (Xinhua) -- Kenya's Ministry of Health said on Friday that 314 cases of mpox and five deaths have been recorded across the country since the outbreak began in July 2024.
08-03
2025
Some 80,000 children at risk of cholera across West, Central Africa: UN
UNITED NATIONS, July 30 (Xinhua) -- An estimated 80,000 children are at high risk of cholera as the rainy season begins across West and Central Africa, a UN spokesperson said Wednesday.
08-01
2025
17 mpox cases confirmed in Mozambique as authorities raise national alert
MAPUTO, July 29 (Xinhua) -- Mozambique has confirmed a localized outbreak of mpox in the northern province of Niassa, with 17 laboratory-confirmed cases reported in Lago District since July 10, when the outbreak was officially declared.
07-25
2025
South Africa rolls out mpox vaccination program to curb spread
JOHANNESBURG, July 17 (Xinhua) -- As more laboratory-confirmed mpox cases continue to be detected in South Africa, the National Department of Health has announced plans to commence vaccination to curb the spread of the disease.
07-14
2025
Africa records over 4,200 cholera, mpox deaths in 2025: Africa CDC
ADDIS ABABA, July 11 (Xinhua) -- Africa has recorded more than 4,200 deaths due to ongoing cholera and mpox outbreaks in different parts of the continent in 2025, the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has said.
07-14
2025
Africa records over 4,200 cholera, mpox deaths in 2025: Africa CDC
ADDIS ABABA, July 11 (Xinhua) -- Africa has recorded more than 4,200 deaths due to ongoing cholera and mpox outbreaks in different parts of the continent in 2025, the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has said.