Tag: Public Health

Vanuatu has reported 89 confirmed cases of whooping cough in a recent outbreak, raising public health concerns. Health authorities are ...

In 2022, only 15 cases of Guinea worm disease were reported, according to The Carter Center. This marks a significant ...

US funding cuts to HIV programs in Lesotho threaten to undermine years of progress in combating the epidemic. UNAIDS warns ...

In Madagascar, efforts to combat polio and Lymphatic Filariasis are intensifying as health officials roll out vaccination campaigns and health ...

Uganda has officially declared the end of its latest Ebola outbreak, a move celebrated by health officials. The outbreak, which ...

The DREF Operation Ivory Coast Cholera Appeal (MDRCI018) aims to combat the recent cholera outbreak by providing urgent relief and ...

The recent introduction of an HIV prevention injection in Kenya presents a beacon of hope for many at risk. However, ...

Zimbabwean officials express concern that the potential withdrawal of the United States from the World Health Organization (WHO) could jeopardize ...

Sierra Leone faces a swift Mpox outbreak, prompting urgent public health responses. Health officials are mobilizing resources, enhancing surveillance, and ...

Nitazenes, a new class of synthetic opioids, are emerging in the Baltics, raising alarms across Europe. With their potency surpassing ...

In a recent initiative, the World Bank has spotlighted the vital role of community leadership in fostering public health in ...

The "Eswatini Steps Report 2024" highlights critical health metrics and social determinants impacting the nation. Key findings reveal significant progress ...

Angola's cholera outbreak has claimed hundreds of lives, prompting urgent action from health authorities. In a bid to combat the ...

Health officials express optimism as recent trends indicate a decline in mpox outbreaks across Africa. Enhanced surveillance, vaccination efforts, and ...

A recent study highlights the alarming prevalence of nutrition-related health issues in Kiribati, revealing significant spatio-demographic variability. The findings underscore ...

Slovakia is set to challenge the adoption of a contentious global pandemic agreement, citing concerns over its implications for national ...

Guinea has been officially recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO) for eliminating human African trypanosomiasis, also known as sleeping ...

Haven Nahabwe, a dedicated advocate for public health in rural Uganda, exemplifies a lifelong commitment to transformative healthcare solutions. Through ...

UNICEF has launched a critical distribution of malaria bed nets in Sudan, aiming to combat the rising incidence of the ...

In early 2024, Rwanda reported cases of the Marburg virus, prompting swift action from the Centers for Disease Control and ...