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- SundayNews
- August 8, 2024
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Republic of Congo: Metssa Congo recycling plant under investigation due to health risks documented by Amnesty International
Reacting to the start of a technical investigation mission ordered by the Ministry of the Environment of Congo into the Metssa Congo recycling plant located in Vindoulou, Pointe-Noire region, Samira…
- SundayNews
- August 8, 2024
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African region faces an unprecedent surge in mpox cases
The African region is experiencing an unprecedented increase in mpox cases since the start of 2024, with more countries previously unaffected by the disease reporting cases in an expanding spread…
- SundayNews
- August 7, 2024
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National Emergency Coordination forum to assess the impact of recent flooding in Nigeria and to improve disaster response strategies
National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) recently held a National Emergency Coordination forum to assess the impact of recent flooding in Nigeria and to improve disaster response strategies. The meeting included…
- SundayNews
- August 7, 2024
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Emergency Medical Team rescues Nkhotakota
It was a regular day in Mwansambo Village, Dwangwa Nkhotakota. Che Wisiki walked in the rain drizzles with his wife Patuma to their home, satisfied they had done enough to…
- SundayNews
- August 7, 2024
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Malawi Identifies 118 Traditional Areas as priority Areas for Multisectoral Interventions (PAMI) for Cholera
Malawi has been experiencing frequent cholera outbreaks since it reported the first case in 1973. The most significant outbreaks occurred in the cholera seasons of 1998/1999 and 2001/2002. The worst…
- SundayNews
- August 7, 2024
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Ethiopia Conducts Oral Cholera Vaccination Campaign Using One-Third of Global Vaccine Stockpile
An oral cholera vaccination (OCV) campaign was launched to protect at-risk populations in cholera-affected woredas (districts) across eight regions: Afar, Amhara, Oromia, Central Ethiopia, South Ethiopia, Sidma and Somali. Covering…
- SundayNews
- August 7, 2024
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United States (U.S.) Donates Vehicles to Improve Health Systems in the Western, Western North, and Ahafo Regions
The U.S. Government, through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), provided three vehicles to the Ghana Health Service for use by the Western, Western North, and Ahafo Regional…
- SundayNews
- August 7, 2024
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âA Triumph of Dedication: Eradicating Polio in Malawiâ
In February 2022, a single case of Wild Polio Virus 1 sent shockwaves in Malawi, a case of a 14-year-old child in Ndirande, Blantyre changing the focus from under 5…
- SundayNews
- August 7, 2024
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Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej Advocates to End Female Genital Mutilation in the Sixth Episode of âOur Africa by Merck Foundationâ TV Program
Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany has released the Sixth Episode of their First-ever TV program – ‘Our Africa by Merck Foundation’ on their social media…
- SundayNews
- August 6, 2024
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Sierra Leoneâs President Julius Maada Bio Catalogues Improvement in Efforts at Universal Health Coverage, Global Standard for Special Care Baby Units
His Excellency President Dr Julius Maada Bio has outlined remarkable improvements in affordable and quality healthcare in his State Opening of Parliament address, indicating that healthcare infrastructure investments have increased…