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How Ready Are African Leaders As U.S. Support Wanes?

As the winds of change blow through the global landscape, African leaders find themselves at a crucial crossroads. With the United States signaling a potential reduction in support for key international organizations like the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United States
February 7, 2025
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WHO Regrets U.S. Withdrawal From Global Health Efforts

The World Health Organization (WHO) has voiced its regret over the United States’ decision to end its membership in the organization. The announcement, made by President Donald Trump on January 20, 2025, comes as a major blow to global health cooperation and
January 22, 2025
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Advanced Heart Surgery Revolutionizes Care in Tanzania

 Doctors at the Jakaya Kikwete Cardiac Institute (JKCI) are taking a major step forward in heart care, thanks to new training in advanced techniques that allow them to treat heart defects and clogged arteries without the need for traditional open-heart surgery. The
January 18, 2025
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Trump Vows to Withdraw U.S. from WHO

Donald Trump’s transition team is pushing to pull the US out of the World Health Organization on the first day of the new administration, according to experts who warn of the “catastrophic” impact it would have on global health.   Members of Trump’s
December 26, 2024
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Queensland Lab Under Scrutiny for Missing Virus Samples

A biosecurity lapse in Queensland, Australia, has led to the disappearance of 323 vials containing dangerous virus samples, including Hendra virus, Lyssavirus, and Hantavirus. The missing samples, initially stored at the Public Health Virology Laboratory, vanished following a freezer malfunction in 2021.
December 11, 2024
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Congo Begins Mpox Vaccinations To Curb Outbreaks.

Congolese authorities began vaccinations against mpox on Saturday, nearly two months after the World Health Organization declared the outbreak a global emergency. The disease has spread from Congo to several African countries and beyond. The rollout of 265,000 doses, donated by the
October 6, 2024
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WHO Reports Cholera Surge, Vaccine Shortage

The World Health Organization (WHO) has reported a dramatic increase in cholera cases and deaths globally in 2023, marking a growing health emergency. As of this year, over 342,000 cases and 2,400 deaths have been reported, a significant spike compared to 2022.
September 7, 2024
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Africa Celebrates New WHO Leader

August 27, 2024, Dr. Faustine Ndugulile was elected as the new Regional Director of the World Health Organization (WHO) for Africa, making history as the first Tanzanian and East African to occupy this influential position since its inception 72 years ago. This
August 28, 2024
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WHO and UAR Announce Support for Rabies Vaccines in 50 Countries

The World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Against Rabies (UAR) coalition have announced their support for integrating human rabies vaccines into routine immunization programs in 50 countries. This initiative aims to drastically reduce the annual death toll from rabies, which disproportionately
June 17, 2024
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