Health
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Unhealthy eating drives $8 trillion in annual hidden costs (FAO)
Unhealthy eating habits impose a hidden health cost that exceeds $8 trillion each year, according to a report released by…
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Mpox: Slight Slowdown in Infections Across Africa
The spread of the mpox virus in sub-Saharan Africa is showing a slight decline; however, the number of cases continues…
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Vaccine Doses Allocated to Nine African Countries Most Affected by MPOX (WHO)
The World Health Organization (WHO) and other health organizations have announced the allocation of a first batch of 899,000 vaccine…
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Rwanda: 66 Cases of Marburg Fever Reported, with 15 Fatalities Since September
Since the end of September, at least 66 individuals in Rwanda have been infected with the Marburg virus, resulting in…
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8.2 Million New TB Cases Reported in 2023, WHO’s Highest Recorded Since 1995
The World Health Organization (WHO) announced that around 8.2 million new tuberculosis (TB) cases were reported worldwide in 2023—the highest…
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Algeria and Cuba Enhance Cooperation in Health Sector
ALGIERS – Algerian Minister of Health Abdelhak Saihi welcomed General Joaquin Quintas Sola, Deputy Minister of the Cuban Revolutionary Armed…
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Uganda: Health ministry reports rising cases of mpox
KAMPALA – Ugandan Health Minister Jane Aceng warned on Saturday that mpox (monkeypox) is spreading rapidly throughout the country, according…
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Mpox: CDC Africa Warns of Challenges in Virus Surveillance
The Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC Africa) has expressed concerns regarding the difficulties in monitoring mpox, with…
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Marburg Virus in Rwanda: Call for Vigilance Following 15 Deaths
Rwandan Health Minister Sabin Nsanzimana has called for increased vigilance as the nation continues to combat the Marburg virus, a…
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WHO Reports 134 New Polio Cases Across Africa
The World Health Organization (WHO) announced on Thursday that Africa has recorded 134 new cases of polio across at least…
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