Bundibugyo Virus Disease Outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Uganda
The outbreak continues to be driven primarily by transmission in the Democratic Republic of Congo, which accounts for 933 confirmed...
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The Question of Cartilage Regrowth Breakthrough Raising Hope, Experts Urge Caution
As millions of people worldwide struggle with joint pain, stiffness, and mobility challenges caused by cartilage damage and osteoarthritis, growing...
Africa CDC Receives $220 Million Pandemic Emergency Funding to Strengthen Ebola Response Across Central/Eastern Africa
Communities across Central and Eastern Africa are set to benefit from strengthened disease surveillance, faster emergency response and improved healthcare...
Africa CDC and WHO Unveil Continental Ebola Response Strategy for Africa
The plan complements national response plans launched by the Governments of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda. The...
Africa CDC Led Regional Push for Stronger Cross-Border Ebola Preparedness and Response
In a move to strengthen regional preparedness against the ongoing Bundibugyo Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) outbreak, the Africa Centres for...
African Leaders Mobilise Funding and Regional Response as Ebola Outbreak Escalates
Nearly US$500 million had been committed or pledged by governments, multilateral agencies and humanitarian partners. Delays in mobilising resources and...
WHO Declares Bundibugyo Ebola Outbreak in DR Congo and Uganda, a Global Health Emergency
A deadly outbreak of Ebola disease caused by the rare Bundibugyo virus, is exposing the fragile intersection of conflict, migration...
Merck Foundation advances Healthcare Capacity through 2600+ Medical Scholarships across 52 Countries with African and Asian First Ladies
The selection for each scholarship will be based on request by First Lady Office, Ministry of Health and / or...
Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) Launches the African Strategic Advisory Group on Genomics
The Group will support Africa CDC in ensuring that genomics is deployed ethically, responsibly, and for maximum public good, with...
Deaths and Hospitalisations Raise Alarm in Meningitis Outbreak Linked to University of Kent
Couple of young people have died and others remain seriously ill following a meningitis outbreak linked to the University of...
