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Unknown illness sweeps across Congo’s northwest, 53 people die

A mystery illness sweeping over Congo has killed 53 people and infected 400 more, with an initial probe tracking the outbreak to three.

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Eight people die in Tanzania due to possible Marburg virus disease: WHO

At least eight people have died in Tanzania of suspected Marburg Virus Disease (MVD) and the regional risk is “high,” according to a.

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Mystery disease spreading in Congo, death toll at 31: WHO says

Thirty-one people, mostly children, have died due to an undiagnosed disease in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the WHO stated

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WHO to convene emergency meeting on mpox on November 22

The World Health Organization will hold an emergency meeting on November 22 to decide whether mpox continues to be a public health emergency.

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Britain detects two more cases of mpox variant, risk ‘remains low’

Britain has detected two cases of Clade Ib mpox, a variant, in household contacts of the first case, taking the total to three.

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WHO activates emergency health network in mpox-hit nations for first time

The World Health Organization has for the first time activated its emergency health network in eight countries affected by the mpox outbreak, including.

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Congo begins mpox vaccination in eastern region, roll-outs in 11 provinces

he Democratic Republic of the Congo has started mpox vaccination aiding efforts to halt the spread of the viral disease, according to the.

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Marburg virus disease kills 8 people in Rwanda, 26 others confirmed

Eight people have died in Rwanda due to Marburg virus disease and 26 others were confirmed to be infected by the illness —.

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First batch of Bavarian Nordic’s mpox vaccines in Congo by Sept. 5 

The World Health Organization expects the first delivery of mpox vaccines, made by Bavarian Nordic and donated by the European Union, today in.

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Cholera killed 4,000 people last year, current global risk of disease ‘high’

Cholera cases rose 13% and deaths by 71% in 2023 compared to a year earlier as a shortage of oral vaccines continues and.

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