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According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), most outbreaks of Marburg disease have occurred in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Health

Marburg: How past outbreaks unfolded

Saturday, September 28, 2024
A total of 32,407 cases of mpox, including 6,441 confirmed cases and 840 deaths, have been reported across the African continent.
Africa

Africa CDC calls for enhanced surveillance as mpox cases surpass 32,400

Saturday, September 28, 2024
Health worker conducts Mpox vaccination activity in Rubavu District. According to RBC, Rwanda has confirmed six cases of mpox to date. Courtesy
Featured

How is Rwanda faring in fight against mpox?

Wednesday, September 25, 2024
The total number of mpox cases in Africa has risen to 29,152, including 6,105 confirmed cases and 738 deaths, since the start of 2024. Courtesy
Africa

Mpox cases in Africa approach 30,000 mark

Saturday, September 21, 2024
The Ministry of Health on September 19 announced that it launched an mpox vaccination campaign for health workers, cross-border business operators, hospitality workers, and other high-risk groups. Courtesy
Health

RBC confirms two new mpox cases, says sexual contact main driver of virus

Friday, September 20, 2024
The Ministry of Health on September 19 announced that it launched an Mpox vaccination campaign for health workers, cross-border business operators, hospitality workers, and other high-risk groups. Courtesy
Health

Rwanda launches Mpox vaccination drive

Thursday, September 19, 2024
The new Global Media Index for Africa is tracking how 20 of the world’s most influential global media organisations cover the continent.

There’s improvement, but biased reportage on Africa continues

Monday, September 16, 2024
WHO announced on Friday, September 13, the first-ever authorisation for a vaccine against mpox for adult. Internet
Africa

WHO approves Bavarian Nordic's mpox vaccine to boost response in Africa

Saturday, September 14, 2024
Since declaring mpox a medical emergency on August 13, Africa CDC has been at the forefront of coordinating efforts to assist countries in containing the outbreak. Courtesy
Health

US$600m mobilised for Africa’s mpox response

Wednesday, September 11, 2024
Children wash their hands at Groupe Scolaire Remera Catholique in Kigali. Courtesy
Health

RBC rolls out mpox prevention guidelines to schools

Tuesday, September 10, 2024
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Health

Mpox: One patient discharged, another still under medical surveillance

Tuesday, September 10, 2024
Students wait for buses as they depart from Kigali Pele stadium to return to their schools on Sunday, September 8. Emmanuel Dushimimana
Editorial

Call for parental involvement and community support for the education we want

Monday, September 09, 2024