06-17
2025
Africa faces over 500,000 malaria deaths amid worsening climate crisis
Climate change is fueling the malaria surge in Africa, threatening over half a million lives unless urgent action is taken, warns Target Malaria, a not-for-profit international research consortium that aims to co-develop and share novel genetic technologies to help control malaria in Africa.
06-15
2025
Kenya joins Africa’s mpox fight as regional cases surge
Kenya is intensifying its public health response after confirming nine new monkeypox infections, becoming the latest country to join a growing list of African nations battling a resurgence of the virus.
06-07
2025
African leaders, Africa CDC, and partners unite to fight cholera outbreak
In a historic demonstration of political resolve and continental unity, 20 African Union member states affected by the current cholera outbreak have expressed their commitment to not only control but also end the recurring cholera outbreaks.
05-31
2025
Africa continues to grapple with Mpox and cholera outbreaks
Africa is currently grappling with Mpox and cholera outbreaks, posing serious public health challenges across the continent.
05-06
2025
Sierra Leone ramps up surveillance efforts to curb mpox surge
FREETOWN, May 6 (Xinhua) -- Sierra Leone has seen a recent surge in mpox cases, prompting health authorities to step up surveillance measures to contain the outbreak.
04-27
2025
Chinese experts promote malaria prevention awareness in Sao Tome and Principe
Chinese health experts conducted malaria prevention campaigns in Sao Tome and Principe on Friday, aiming to raise public awareness as part of broader health cooperation efforts between China and the West African island nation.
04-11
2025
Kenya receives 10,700 doses of mpox vaccine
Kenya on Thursday received 10,700 doses of mpox vaccines, a boost to its efforts against the spread of the disease.
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.