Marburg Outbreak in Rwanda declared over!
By : Lloyd Mahachi Rwanda has finally declared the Marburg outbreak in the country over, after more than 40 days of no new cases. This is a significant milestone in the country’s fight against the disease. The outbreak was first reported in August, and since then, about 66 cases of Marburg were reported, with […]
Malaria Likely Cause of Mysterious Outbreak in DR Congo
By : Lloyd Mahachi A mysterious illness has been killing people in the Democratic Republic of Congo. More than 80 people have died, and many more are sick. The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has been trying to find out what is causing the illness. After testing many samples, they […]
WHO Africa Director-Elect Dr. Faustine Ndugulile Passes Away
By : Lloyd Mahachi Dr. Faustine Ndugulile, the World Health Organization’s (WHO) regional director-elect for Africa, has passed away. This sad news was announced by Tanzania’s parliament speaker, Tulia Ackson, on Wednesday. Ndugulile was receiving medical treatment in India when he passed away. The cause of his death has not been disclosed. Plans are underway […]
Sudan on Brink of Collapse: Aid Chief Warns of Imminent Famine and Failed State
By: Lloyd Mahachi Sudan is in grave danger of becoming a failed state. This warning comes from Jan Egeland, head of the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC). He has witnessed the devastating impact of the conflict in Sudan. The conflict in Sudan is between the army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). It has forced […]
Landmark $300 Billion Pledge for Climate Change: A Step Forward in the Global Effort
By: Lloyd Mahachi In a historic move, richer countries have pledged a record $300 billion to help poorer nations prepare for and prevent climate change. This landmark deal was reached at the UN climate summit COP29 in Azerbaijan, after marathon talks that ran 33 hours late. The head of the UN climate body, Simon Stiell, […]
Mpox Remains a Global Health Emergency: WHO Raises Alarm
By : Lloyd Mahachi The World Health Organization (WHO) has decided to keep its highest alert level for mpox due to a surge in cases. This decision was made by a WHO committee of independent experts in Geneva, three months after mpox was declared a public health emergency of global concern in August. The WHO […]
UN Climate Talks Face Crisis Amid Slow Progress
By: Lloyd Mahachi The United Nations climate talks have been deemed ineffective in addressing the climate crisis, with key experts calling for an urgent overhaul. The recent COP29 conference in Azerbaijan has sparked concerns, with the country’s president defending fossil fuel exports and calling them a “gift from God.” This stance has raised eyebrows, as […]
Measles Cases Rise Globally
By: Lloyd Mahachi There has been a big increase in measles cases around the world. In 2023, over 10 million people got measles. This is 20% more than the year before. The main reason for this rise is that fewer people are getting vaccinated. To stop measles from spreading, at least 95% of people need […]
Egypt Declared Malaria-Free After 100-Year Effort
By : Lloyd Mahachi Egypt has been declared malaria-free by the World Health Organization (WHO), marking a historic milestone after nearly 100 years of efforts to eradicate the disease. This achievement is a testament to the country’s dedication to combating malaria, which has plagued Egypt since ancient times. WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus praised Egypt’s […]
Sudan’s Devastating Water Crisis Exacerbates Cholera Outbreak
By : Lloyd Mahachi Sudan is facing a devastating water crisis, exacerbated by the ongoing civil war, which has left residents in the capital Khartoum struggling to access clean water. The city’s key water infrastructure, including a Nile River water treatment plant and several urban supply stations, has been severely damaged, leaving tens of thousands […]