Congo Receives First Mpox Vaccine Batch To Combat Ongoing Outbreak

05 Sep 2024

Kinshasa: The Democratic Republic of Congo received its first batch of mpox vaccines on Thursday, marking a significant step in combating the ongoing outbreak that has severely impacted the country. The delivery, comprising 99,000 doses of the vaccine, was manufactured by Bavarian Nordic and donated by the European Union. The...

Sweden Reports First Deadly Mpox Strain Case Outside Africa

15 Aug 2024

Sweden has confirmed its first case of the deadly clade I mpox strain, making it the first country outside Africa to report this more contagious variant of the virus. The announcement was made on Thursday, a day after the World Health Organization (WHO) declared mpox a global public health emergency....

August 15: A Day Of Significance For Multiple Nations

15 Aug 2024

August 15 is a notable day for India as it celebrates Independence Day. However, several other countries also mark significant historical events on this date. Here’s a look at the diverse celebrations held around the world on August 15: South Korea: Liberation Day South Korea, officially known as the...

WHO Declares Global Health Emergency As New Mpox Strain Spreads In Africa

15 Aug 2024

The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the mpox outbreak in Africa a global health emergency, following a significant rise in infections and deaths, particularly among children. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus announced the decision after the Emergency Committee's recommendation last month. Alarming Spread of Mpox The situation in the...

All About DR Congo War, What Is Driving It, Its Implications And How It Escalated?

14 Aug 2024

Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is again under international scrutiny as violence escalates in its mineral-rich eastern region. Renewed conflict between the Congolese armed forces (FARDC) and the M23 rebel group in North Kivu province has forced thousands to flee with whatever they can carry. Since January, this violence...

WHO Convenes Emergency Meeting On Global Mpox Outbreak Concerns

07 Aug 2024

The World Health Organization (WHO) announced an emergency meeting to evaluate whether the spread of mpox, formerly known as monkeypox, constitutes a global public health emergency. This announcement follows the detection of cases beyond the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), raising international alarm. WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus stated, “We...