Keywords: Infectious diseases


Ebola outbreak in DR Congo claims more than 200 lives in one month

Health authorities across Africa are intensifying their response efforts as an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has resulted in more than 200 deaths within a month of its emergence. According to data released by African public health officials, the outbreak has infected hundreds......

European Union delivers emergency aid to Democratic Republic of the Congo amid Ebola outbreak

The European Union has intensified its support for the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) by delivering 100 tonnes of emergency supplies to the eastern part of the country, where a growing Ebola outbreak continues to challenge health authorities and humanitarian organizations. The aid shipment,......

OMS alerte sur une épidémie d’Ebola meurtrière en République démocratique du Congo

The World Health Organization has expressed deep concern over the rapid spread of an Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, where authorities have reported at least 131 suspected deaths and 513 suspected cases. The alert was issued during a briefing at the World Health Assembly in......

France prioritizes vaccination for adolescents and young adults amid public health concerns

France has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening vaccination coverage among adolescents and young adults, particularly against meningococcal infections and human papillomavirus (HPV), as part of its public health strategy. Health authorities stress that improving immunization rates in younger populations......

Meningitis still claims over 250,000 lives worldwide each year

A major global study has revealed that meningitis continues to cause more than 250,000 deaths each year worldwide, highlighting the persistent threat posed by the disease despite medical progress. According to research published in The Lancet Neurology, an estimated 2.54 million cases of meningitis......

Sudan’s health system on the brink of collapse after nearly one thousand days of war

After almost one thousand days of conflict, Sudan’s health system is approaching a breaking point. Since fighting erupted in April 2023, the country has been torn apart by violence that has severely weakened its ability to provide basic medical care. The World Health Organization (WHO) warns of......

Morocco’s success in reducing hepatitis B prevalence highlights progressive strategies

Morocco has made remarkable strides in controlling the hepatitis B virus (HBV), achieving a low-prevalence status comparable to countries with minimal incidence, according to a new study published in BMC Infectious Diseases. This progress is attributed to the nation’s comprehensive approach, combining......

Morocco takes decisive action against measles outbreak in schools

In response to a concerning rise in measles cases and associated fatalities, Morocco's ministries of health and national education have issued a directive mandating the temporary exclusion of students diagnosed with contagious diseases from school. This joint initiative aims to curb the spread of......

First monkeypox case detected in Azerbaijan as traveler tests positive

A 22-year-old Azerbaijani citizen has become the country's first confirmed monkeypox case following their return from abroad, according to health officials. The Ministry of Health and the Administration of Regional Medical Divisions (TABIB) issued a joint statement confirming the diagnosis. The......