As part of ongoing efforts to enhance quality-assured testing options, the World Health Organization (WHO) has listed two additional mpox…
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Vaccine alliance prevent 1.3 million future deaths
Over 1.3 million future deaths were averted in 2023 thanks to vaccination programs supported by Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance.
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US assists Ethiopia’s health insurance plan for 50 million
The U.S. Government through its United States Agency for International Development (USAID) celebrated the successful completion of its six-year Health…
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East Africa at risk of deadly Ebola-type virus
Following the confirmation of the deadly Marburg virus disease (MVD) on 27 September 2024 by the Rwanda Ministry of Health,…
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Merck Foundation provided 2080 scholarships for Africans
Merck Foundation in partnership with African First Ladies and ministries of health and medical societies have provided provided 2080 Scholarships…
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UNICEF to supply mpox vaccine to 77 countries
UNICEF has signed an agreement that secures supply of the MVA-BN mpox vaccine at the lowest market price and ensures…
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U.S. vows to continue supporting Africa tackle mpox spread
BY YANET FANTAYE WOGAYEHU – Ambassador John N. Nkengasong, the U.S. Global AIDS Coordinator and Senior Bureau Official for Global…
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Developing plans to tackle snakebite in Ethiopia
Tomorrow, Thursday September 19 marks as International Snakebite Awareness Day. This article provided by Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) discusses how…
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UNICEF issues emergency tender for mpox vaccines procurement
In collaboration with Africa CDC, Gavi and WHO, UNICEF today announced that it has issued an emergency tender for the…
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MSF helps recover war-torn hospital in Tigray, Ethiopia
BY YANET FANTAYE WOGAYEHU – Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), the global agency that provides medical assistance to people affected by…
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UNICEF promotes breastfeeding in Ethiopia
This week, as we observe World Breastfeeding Week under the theme, “Closing the gap: Breastfeeding Support for All”, UNICEF is…
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AU to combat neglected tropical diseases in Africa
The African Union’s development agency, and uniting to combat neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) have signed an historic agreement which will…
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