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Ethiopia confirms outbreak of deadly Marburg virus in the South

Ethiopian health authorities have confirmed the emergence of a Marburg virus outbreak in the southern part of the country, the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) announced on Saturday. The Marburg virus, a highly infectious hemorrhagic fever transmitted mainly by certain species......

Dismissal of CDC director by Trump administration sparks controversy

The White House confirmed Wednesday the dismissal of Susan Monarez, the recently appointed director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Her removal marks the latest twist in an escalating clash between the scientist and Health Secretary Robert Kennedy Jr., a vocal vaccine skeptic......

CDC issues warning over chikungunya virus outbreak in China’s Guangdong province

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a travel advisory for Americans visiting China, as an outbreak of the mosquito-borne chikungunya virus rapidly spreads in Guangdong province. The warning follows a surge in infections, with over 7,000 confirmed cases reported in the......

U.S. fertility rate hits record low despite rise in total births

The fertility rate in the United States has reached its lowest point on record, continuing a two-decade decline, according to new data from federal health officials released Thursday. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that the fertility rate dropped by 1% between 2023 and......

Morocco's pivotal role in vaccine manufacturing highlighted by Africa CDC

The African Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC Africa) has underscored Morocco's significant contribution to vaccine manufacturing and health product development across the continent. In an article published on its website, the Addis Ababa-based centre emphasized the importance of the......

FDA Staff Instructed to Avoid Certain Terms; White House Calls it a Misinterpretation

Feb 20 (Reuters) – Scientists at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have been advised to refrain from using terms like "woman," "disabled," and "elderly" in external communications, according to two sources with direct knowledge of the matter. These words......

Emerging avian influenza strain detected in Nevada dairy worker: Implications and concerns

In recent developments, a new strain of avian influenza has been detected in the United States, specifically in Nevada, where a worker at a dairy farm has contracted the virus. This marks an alarming escalation in the spread of avian influenza, with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)......

Unprecedented Surge: Africa Faces Critical Mpox Outbreak with 69,000 Cases in 2024

The African continent is experiencing a severe public health challenge as Mpox cases reach alarming levels in 2024, with the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) reporting over 69,000 cases and 1,260 fatalities. In a recent online briefing, Africa CDC's Chief of Staff and......

California's Bird Flu Emergency: What You Need to Know

California Governor Gavin Newsom recently declared a state of emergency in response to growing concerns over bird flu outbreaks, especially in the southern part of the state. This emergency declaration was triggered after more dairy cows tested positive for the virus, highlighting the need for immediate......