(MENAFN) The World Health Organization (WHO) announced Friday that the mpox outbreak in Africa is no longer considered a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC). This decision follows a series of evaluations by WHO's Emergency...
(MENAFN) Russia is set to deliver a mobile anti-epidemic laboratory to Burkina Faso that can test for over 20 infectious diseases, including high-risk pathogens, the Russian Ministry of Energy announced on Wednesday. Developed by Rospotrebnadzor,...
(MENAFN) Russia’s health agency, Rospotrebnadzor, has begun training Ugandan medical professionals as part of an initiative to strengthen Africa’s ability to fight infectious disease outbreaks. The program, launched in Kampala, follows the...
(MENAFN) Uganda successfully contained its recent Ebola outbreak with crucial help from Russian experts, a health official from the country said on Tuesday. Dr. Diana Atwine, permanent secretary at Uganda’s Health Ministry, explained at a...
(MENAFN) Uganda successfully contained a recent Ebola outbreak through collaboration with Russian partners, a Ugandan Health Ministry official announced at an international conference in Sochi. Dr. Diana Atwine, Uganda’s permanent secretary at the...
(MENAFN) China has officially launched clinical trials for its first homegrown mpox vaccine, according to state media reports on Wednesday. This development comes in response to increasing global concerns regarding the virus's transmission. The...
(MENAFN) China has initiated clinical trials for its first domestically created mpox vaccine, as reported by state media on Wednesday. This move comes in response to the increasing global worries regarding the virus's spread. The vaccine was...
With support from the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and the International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), National Red Cross Societies in the DRC, Burundi, Rwanda and Uganda have mobilized hundreds...
Facet Power, Goodwin Technologies, and Jeni-Eco Meet with Burundi’s President to Share Project Updates and Plan for Private Sector-Led Bioeconomy Development WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, March 4, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- On February 7, 2025,...
Proposed clinical study in Kenya intended to test the safety, tolerability, and immunogenicity of TNX-801, a vaccine being developed to prevent mpox (formerly called monkeypox) The World Health Organization (WHO) declared mpox a public health...
SOS Médias Burundi Bukavu, October 20, 2025 — Tensions are rising in the highlands of South Kivu. Last weekend, several residents of Minembwe, mainly from the Banyamulenge community, were turned back by Burundian soldiers while they were on their...
By Dieudonné Bukuru / Bujumbura, Burundi – Renowned for its finesse and exceptional aroma, Burundian coffee is one of the pillars of the national economy. It represents more than a quarter of export revenues and directly or indirectly supports...
SOS Médias Burundi Bujumbura, October 18, 2025 – The prolonged closure of the borders between Burundi and Rwanda continues to penalize hundreds of citizens, particularly women with breast cancer, who rely on cross-border medical care for their...
SOS Médias Burundi Makamba, October 19, 2025 — Three employees of the Makamba hospital in Burunga province, southern Burundi, all members of the ruling CNDD-FDD party, were arrested on Thursday, October 16, by the police. They are suspected of...
SOS Médias Burundi Mpanda, October 15, 2025 – For nearly a month, the Gihanga area, in the district of Mpanda in Bujumbura province in western Burundi, has been facing a cholera epidemic that is worrying the population. This outbreak comes after...
Accra, Oct. 17, GNA – The 12th Edition of the Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary has been held in Banjul, The Gambia, with a call on African governments to strengthen partnerships and commitments to advance the health and education of their...
Education is the pathway to jobs and the surest way out of poverty, empowering generations to drive economic growth. Yet, for many students, this promise is undermined by outdated teaching approaches and inadequate learning environments. Girls...
SOS Médias Burundi Gitega, October 13, 2025 — The discovery of a man’s lifeless body in Mungwa village, in the district and province of Gitega, has sparked outrage. While suicide is currently the preferred theory, several residents are suggesting...
The Merck Foundation has reaffirmed its partnership with African First Ladies to drive key initiatives in girls’ education, healthcare access, and women’s empowerment across the continent. Speaking at the 12th Merck Foundation Africa Asia...
By: Fatou Krubally The Gambia yesterday opened its doors to the 12th Edition of the Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary, bringing together First Ladies from across Africa, policymakers, and health experts in a collective effort to strengthen...
