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Gaza Initiates Massive Polio Vaccination Drive Amid Conflict and Health Crisis

In a critical move to safeguard public health, Gaza's Ministry of Health, in collaboration with the United Nations and various non-governmental organizations, has launched an extensive polio vaccination campaign targeting 640,000 children. This initiative comes in response to the first polio case......

Yemen Grapples with Deadly Floods and Looming Cholera Crisis

Heavy rains and devastating floods have struck Yemen, leaving at least 24 people missing and exacerbating the risk of a widespread cholera outbreak in a country already ravaged by years of conflict. The western province of al-Mahwit has been particularly hard hit, with landslides destroying homes and......

Thailand Reports Asia’s First Confirmed Case of New Mpox Strain

In a significant development for public health in Asia, Thailand has confirmed the continent's first known case of a more virulent and lethal strain of the mpox virus. The announcement, made by the Department of Disease Control on Thursday, has put health authorities on high alert and underscores......

Thailand Reports Mpox Case in European Traveler from Africa

Thailand has confirmed an mpox case in a 66-year-old European man who arrived from Africa last week. Health officials are currently conducting tests to identify the specific strain of the virus. Thongchai Keeratihattayakorn, the head of Thailand's Department of Disease Control, announced on Wednesday......

Global Health Watchdog Addresses Emerging Mpox Strain

In a recent statement, the World Health Organization (WHO) clarified the current mpox situation, distinguishing it from the COVID-19 pandemic. Hans Kluge, WHO's European director, emphasized that the organization has substantial knowledge about the mpox virus and effective control measures, which......

Sudan Grapples with Deadly Cholera Outbreak Amid Ongoing Conflict and Floods

Sudan is currently facing a severe cholera outbreak that has claimed at least 22 lives and infected hundreds more, according to Health Minister Haitham Mohamed Ibrahim. This health crisis is unfolding against the backdrop of a 16-month-long conflict and devastating floods, further compounding the nation’s......

Essential Mpox Vaccine Guidance for Travelers to Africa Amid New Strain Concerns

Travelers Advised to Consider Mpox Vaccine Amid New Strain Concerns The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) has issued updated recommendations urging travelers to consider vaccination against mpox, particularly when visiting affected areas in Africa. This advice follows outbreaks......

Morocco's Mpox Strategy: A Model for Effective Health Response

Morocco's Health Minister convened a pivotal meeting with experts to evaluate the nation's response to the mpox outbreak, following the World Health Organization's global emergency declaration. In alignment with royal directives, Health Minister Khalid Ait Taleb led discussions with the......

Sudan's Health Crisis Deepens: Cholera Claims 300 Lives Amid Rising Dengue and Meningitis Concerns

The ongoing civil war in Sudan has precipitated a severe humanitarian crisis, exacerbating the spread of infectious diseases and claiming hundreds of lives. Margaret Harris, a World Health Organization (WHO) official, revealed on Friday that cholera has resulted in over 300 fatalities, with 11,327 cases......