Congo’s Mpox Response Compromised by Rebel Advances and Conflict Escalation
The conflict in eastern Congo, fueled by Rwanda-backed rebels, has severely disrupted efforts to combat the mpox outbreak. Hospitals face...
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WHO Updates on Uganda’s Ebola Sudan Cluster; CWD in Texas Deer for First Time
The WHO reported a second Ebola Sudan cluster in Uganda, linked to a young child. This outbreak has raised concerns...
Increased Spike Attacks Prompt Urgent Warnings for SA Drivers
Motorists in South Africa face an increase in spike-related incidents on major roads, prompting safety warnings. The Gauteng Department of...
Mozambique’s Ministry of Health Launches Specialist Training Initiative Abroad
Mozambique's Ministry of Health has launched a five-year program to train specialist doctors abroad to address professional shortages. Minister Ussene...
Niger State Issues Red Alert Due to Heatwave Affecting Public Health
Niger State has raised a red alert due to heatwave conditions, prompting increased surveillance in hospitals to monitor heat-related illnesses....
Ebola Sudan Outbreak in Uganda, CWD in Texas, and Health Risks for Nurses
The WHO has reported a second cluster of Ebola Sudan cases in Uganda, linking to a child's death, alongside intensified...
Anvisa Approves Awiqli: The World’s First Weekly Insulin for Diabetes
Brazil's Anvisa has approved Awiqli, the first weekly insulin for type 1 and 2 diabetes by Novo Nordisk. Based on...
Interfaith Unity: Ramadan and Lent in Tanzania
The overlap of Muslim Ramadan and Christian Lent in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, has enhanced interfaith harmony. Shared meals and...
High Lead Levels Found in “American” Paints Sold in Ghana
An investigation has uncovered dangerously high levels of lead in paints sold in Ghana, including products marketed as "American paints."...
Ethiopian Awareness of Skin Tags and Moles Reviewed
VOA reporters explored Ethiopians' awareness of skin tags and moles in Addis Ababa. Skin tags are generally harmless but can...
