MPOX Outbreak in Africa Claims Over 1,000 Lives, Sparks Global Concern
By : Lloyd Mahachi The mpox outbreak in Africa has reached a critical point, with the number of related deaths exceeding 1,000, according to Jean Kaseya, Director General of the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. This alarming milestone was reached after 50 mpox-related deaths were reported in the past week, bringing the total […]
Breakthrough in Mpox Fight: WHO Approves Rapid Diagnostic Test
By : Lloyd Mahachi In a groundbreaking development, the World Health Organization (WHO) has approved the first diagnostic test that provides immediate results, revolutionizing the battle against mpox. This milestone marks a significant step forward in the fight against the deadly virus, enabling faster detection and containment. To date, more than 30,000 suspected mpox cases […]
“Dengue Fever Pandemic: WHO Sounds Alarm as Cases Surge Past 12 Million”
Author : Lloyd Mahachi The World Health Organization (WHO) has launched a global plan to combat the escalating threat of dengue fever and other deadly arboviruses, which have affected millions worldwide and put billions at risk. Dengue has emerged as the most problematic arbovirus disease, with cases nearly doubling each year since 2021. According to […]
Marburg Virus Outbreak in Rwanda Prompts US Embassy Precautions
By : Lloyd Mahachi Kigali, Rwanda – The Rwandan government has confirmed cases of Marburg Virus Disease (MVD) in local health facilities, triggering a cautious response from the US Embassy in Kigali. As a precautionary measure, US Embassy employees will work remotely from September 30 to October 4, 2024. During this period, all in-person services, […]
Cholera outbreak Devastates war Torn Sudan
AUTHOR : LLOYD MAHACHI A deadly cholera outbreak in Sudan has killed over 430 people and infected 14,000 in just one month. The country’s health ministry is working to stop the spread, but the ongoing civil war is making it very difficult. The conflict, which began in April 2023, has ravaged Sudan, leaving millions in […]
Quito Residents flee as wildfire
Rages On
AUTHOR:LLOYD MAHACHI A raging wildfire in Quito, Ecuador, has forced thousands to flee their homes, blanketing the capital city in thick smoke. The out of control blaze has prompted Ecuador’s President Daniel Noboa to cancel his United Nations trip and return home to lead response efforts. President Noboa stated, “I will return to Ecuador to […]