UN warns of rise in vaccine-preventable diseases
The WHO, UNICEF and Gavi said there has been a rise in diseases like measles, meningitis and yellow fever. Funding cuts, misinformation and humanitarian crises have worsened the problem.…
Rwanda starts vaccine trials for Marburg virus
In Rwanda, the Marburg virus has already killed 12 people in two weeks. The country has started distributing 700 doses of a vaccine that's still in the testing phase. This is the…
Mpox: No, the virus has no link to the Covid-19 vaccine or gay sex
Following the recent Mpox outbreak in Africa – particularly in DR Congo and amongst its neighbours – the WHO raised its highest alarm. But it’s not just the virus that's spreading. So…
Cameroon first country to roll out vaccine against malaria
Since 2015, the number of malaria cases worldwide have stalled and ― in some areas, they're even increasing. That's after two decades of falling numbers. What's going on?…
Tears and fears as India’s huge coronavirus vaccine push falters
India's huge Covid-19 vaccine push is faltering, because of safety fears, technical glitches and a belief that the pandemic is ending. "People are scared and they don't want to take [the vaccine]",…
Lagos asks court to strike out suit challenging Okada, tricycle ban and more
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South West Insecurity: Sunday Igboho arrives Ogun, Wike tackles Buhari over refusal to sign amended electoral act
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WHO team visits Chinese animal market linked to COVID-19 origin, South Africa Orders 20m Pfizer Vaccines
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Ahmad returns as CAF president after court ruling, Buhari Gets New ADC and more
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COVID: Serbia turns to China for vaccine relief
Serbia has set up some 200 coronavirus inoculation centers across the country. This has been made possible with international help — but not from the West.…
Bitcoin gains over $6,000 aided by Elon Musk’s Twitter bio update, Worldwide infections now 101.5m
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