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UN Health Chief Caught in Yemen Airport Strike, Exposing Regional Tensions

A series of Israeli military strikes hit multiple locations across Yemen on Thursday, including Sanaa International Airport where World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus was preparing to depart, according to Reuters. The attacks resulted in six fatalities and left 40 people......

Unprecedented Surge: Africa Faces Critical Mpox Outbreak with 69,000 Cases in 2024

The African continent is experiencing a severe public health challenge as Mpox cases reach alarming levels in 2024, with the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) reporting over 69,000 cases and 1,260 fatalities. In a recent online briefing, Africa CDC's Chief of Staff and......

Mpox Cases in Africa Surpass 62,000 in 2024, with Over 1,200 Deaths

Mpox cases in Africa have surpassed 62,000 since the start of 2024, with more than 13,500 confirmed infections and 1,200 related deaths, according to a recent report from the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC). The latest data highlights the gravity of the outbreak, as it......

Morocco's Strategic Health Tax Reform: Balancing Public Wellness with Economic Growth

Morocco's parliament is taking bold steps toward modernizing its tax system through a comprehensive Finance Bill that targets consumable goods with significant public health implications. The proposed legislation, discussed in a recent ministerial council session led by King Mohammad VI, aims to......

Israeli Airstrikes in Lebanon Claim Lives of Over 90 Rescuers and Healthcare Workers

In a devastating turn of events, more than 40 rescuers and firefighters have been killed in Lebanon over the past three days due to intensifying Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF) airstrikes, according to Lebanon's Health Minister Firass Abiad. This escalation is part of a broader conflict between IOF......

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......

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