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Groundbreaking Lung Cancer Vaccine Enters Global Clinical Trials

In a significant development for oncology, an innovative vaccine targeting lung cancer has begun international clinical trials across seven countries. This experimental treatment, leveraging mRNA technology, represents a potential paradigm shift in the fight against one of the world's deadliest cancers. A......

Mpox Outbreak: Rwanda Leads the Way with Vaccination Drive as Cases Spike Across Africa

In a critical step towards curbing the recent surge in mpox cases across Africa, Rwanda has taken the lead by administering the first batch of vaccines specifically designed to combat this viral disease. This proactive measure comes at a time when the continent is grappling with a significant rise in......

Urgent Measures Activated in Morocco Following First Mpox Case

Moroccan authorities have intensified preventive measures across all entry points land, sea, and air to mitigate the spread of mpox, previously known as monkeypox. This decision comes on the heels of the confirmation of the first mpox case in Marrakech, marking a significant moment in the country’s......

Congo to Launch Mpox Vaccination Campaign Amid Escalating Outbreak

In a crucial move to combat the mpox outbreak, Congo will commence a vaccination campaign on October 2, targeting the provinces hardest hit by the virus. Authorities have prioritized Equateur, South Kivu, and Sankuru for the initial phase of the vaccination drive. Cris Kacita Osako, coordinator of Congo’s......

Gaza Initiates Massive Polio Vaccination Drive Amid Conflict and Health Crisis

In a critical move to safeguard public health, Gaza's Ministry of Health, in collaboration with the United Nations and various non-governmental organizations, has launched an extensive polio vaccination campaign targeting 640,000 children. This initiative comes in response to the first polio case......

Yemen Grapples with Deadly Floods and Looming Cholera Crisis

Heavy rains and devastating floods have struck Yemen, leaving at least 24 people missing and exacerbating the risk of a widespread cholera outbreak in a country already ravaged by years of conflict. The western province of al-Mahwit has been particularly hard hit, with landslides destroying homes and......

Thailand Reports Asia’s First Confirmed Case of New Mpox Strain

In a significant development for public health in Asia, Thailand has confirmed the continent's first known case of a more virulent and lethal strain of the mpox virus. The announcement, made by the Department of Disease Control on Thursday, has put health authorities on high alert and underscores......

Thailand Reports Mpox Case in European Traveler from Africa

Thailand has confirmed an mpox case in a 66-year-old European man who arrived from Africa last week. Health officials are currently conducting tests to identify the specific strain of the virus. Thongchai Keeratihattayakorn, the head of Thailand's Department of Disease Control, announced on Wednesday......

Global Health Watchdog Addresses Emerging Mpox Strain

In a recent statement, the World Health Organization (WHO) clarified the current mpox situation, distinguishing it from the COVID-19 pandemic. Hans Kluge, WHO's European director, emphasized that the organization has substantial knowledge about the mpox virus and effective control measures, which......