Persistent misconceptions about autism in Nigeria are being fuelled by deep-rooted cultural beliefs and misinformation, according to the President of the National Society for Autism-Nigeria (NASAN),…
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Moroccan authorities are racing to contain a major measles outbreak, with over 25,000 cases and 120 deaths recorded since late 2023. The resurgence of the disease,…
A measles outbreak that began in northwest Texas last month has now infected 90 people, with most cases occurring among unvaccinated individuals, according to state data…
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has released a list of 17 priority pathogens for which new vaccines are urgently needed to combat major health threats. The…
The government of Adamawa State, North-East Nigeria has taken delivery of 200,000 doses of cholera vaccine from UNICEF in response to an outbreak that has affected…
Niger has joined the growing list of West African nations launching malaria vaccination campaigns to combat the deadly disease. Health Minister Garba Hakimi announced the commencement…
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) will begin its vaccination campaign against mpox on October 2, the country’s public health institute has announced, following a surge…
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) received an additional 50,000 doses of mpox vaccines from the United States on Tuesday to combat the ongoing epidemic. This…
Mpox cases and deaths are increasing in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) as the country awaits vaccines from the United States and Japan, according to…
South Africa received its first shipment of the Mpox vaccine on Thursday, marking a significant step in the fight against the viral disease. The Department of Health…