Africa

The Ministry of Health reveals the epidemiological situation of smallpox … two types of the virus and the most virulent Central Africa … geographical expansion of the virus in the months of July and August … and the samples needed to detect confirmed cases

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The Ministry of Health reveals the epidemiological situation of smallpox … two types of the virus and the most virulent Central Africa … geographical expansion of the virus in the months of July and August … and the samples needed to detect confirmed cases

show up Ministry of Health and Population On developments in the epidemiological situation of the disease Brown trout She confirmed that no cases have been found locally so far or even suspected, especially those coming from abroad, confirming the tightening of quarantine procedures at airports and ports. She said Ministry of Health And population: The … Read more

Congo-Brazzaville: Entertainment – Sport, a pillar for the development of youth

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Congo-Brazzaville: Entertainment – Sport, a pillar for the development of youth

Congo, rich in its cultural diversity and varied landscapes, constitutes a fertile ground for the development of young people through sport. This powerful tool promotes not only physical development, but also mental well-being and social interactions. It is essential to highlight some promising athletes who stand out on the international stage. Their journey, often marked … Read more

A very first case recorded in Gabon

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A very first case recorded in Gabon

The epidemic is beginning to spread. Gabon confirms a first case of MPOX detected in a traveler returning from Uganda, a country affected by a variant of this virus that recently appeared in Africa, in an official press release published Thursday. “Today, August 22, 2024, the government declares the first case of mpox in Gabon,” … Read more

Confinement, Covid-19, homophobia… The crazy “fake news” surrounding the epidemic

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Confinement, Covid-19, homophobia… The crazy “fake news” surrounding the epidemic

The ongoing Mpox epidemic in Africa has already caused hundreds of deaths, particularly in Congo. Probable or clearly identified cases now number in the thousands, some of which have even been identified outside Africa, prompting the World Health Organization (WHO) to trigger its highest health alert level on August 14. Since then, rumors and other … Read more

Confinement, link with the Covid vaccine, treatment: a wave of false information after the WHO alert on monkeypox

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Confinement, link with the Covid vaccine, treatment: a wave of false information after the WHO alert on monkeypox

The video is translated and shared on X and Facebook, in many languages: we see a German doctor known for his anti-vaccine positions assuring that the symptoms described for mpox are the same as those of shingles. According to Wolfgang Wodarg, this shingles epidemic is a side effect of the Covid vaccine, and the pharmaceutical … Read more

Smallpox in Africa.. Disease control is raising the alarm.. The virus is progressing and deaths and infections are increasing. million dollars

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Smallpox in Africa.. Disease control is raising the alarm.. The virus is progressing and deaths and infections are increasing. million dollars

The African Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) recently released a report saying that more than a thousand new infections with the virus have been recorded.Brown trout– Mbox, which has been famous for some time in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The African Union Health Organization told Radio France Internationale on Wednesday that … Read more

South Africa’s new opposition party: The phoenix lands in the ashes

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South Africa’s new opposition party: The phoenix lands in the ashes

In South Africa, former President Zuma’s new opposition party MK is falling apart again. The only consolation is that its left-wing rival EFF is also doing badly. South Africa’s former President Jacob Zuma Photo: Siphiwe Sibeko/reuters JOHANNESBURG taz | Less than three months ago, South Africa’s former president Jacob Zuma achieved a surprise victory: At … Read more

Thumbnail…the World Health Organization is launching vaccination plans and travel recommendations

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Thumbnail…the World Health Organization is launching vaccination plans and travel recommendations

In detail, the increasing number of monkeypox infections in the Democratic Republic of Congo, led by the “1B” strain, which has also been recorded in Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda and Uganda, the World Health Organization has declared the disease a “public. health emergency of international concern” on August 14, the highest level of alert possible to … Read more

Medical tourism flourishes in the face of a public health crisis

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Medical tourism flourishes in the face of a public health crisis

A two-tier health system While Tunisian private clinics are thriving and attracting patients from across Africa and beyond, the public health system in Tunisia is in dire straits. Tunisian public hospitals are facing serious structural problems. Under-equipment, an exodus of medical staff, a shortage of medicines and dilapidated infrastructure are the daily lot. In 2019, … Read more

The detected case of MPOX is not linked to the African strain

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The detected case of MPOX is not linked to the African strain

The strain of MPOX detected in a patient in Pakistan last week is not the same as the virus currently raging in Africa, the country’s health authorities said Monday. The strain of MPOX detected in a patient in Pakistan last week is not the same as the virus currently raging in Africa, the country’s health … Read more