Tag: Outbreak Response

Kenya Confirms First Imported Bundibugyo Virus Disease Case

Kenya confirms its first imported Bundibugyo virus disease case as WHO supports…

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South Africa Urges Public Vigilance as Mpox Cases Increase

South Africa reports a rapid rise in mpox cases, prompting health authorities…

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Ebola Case Detected in DRCโ€™s Seventh Province

Ebola has been detected in DRCโ€™s South-Ubangi province, raising concerns over further…

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Global Mpox Vaccine Stockpile Launched to Support Outbreak Response

A new global mpox vaccine stockpile aims to improve equitable access to…

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WHO Extends Polio Emergency Status as International Spread Risk Persists

WHO extends the polio PHEIC for three months as WPV1 and vaccine-derived…

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WHO Updates Emergency Response Measures for Ebola Bundibugyo Outbreak in DRC

WHO has updated temporary recommendations to strengthen the response to the Ebola…

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WHO and Africa CDC Welcome Ebola Vaccine Allocation for DRC Outbreak

WHO and Africa CDC welcome 70,000 Ebola vaccine doses allocated to the…

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WHO Secures $3 Million to Strengthen Community-Led Response to Bundibugyo Virus Disease

WHO has received a US$3 million Wellcome grant to strengthen community-generated evidence…

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DRC Ebola Outbreak Surpasses 2,000 Deaths as Cases Reach 4,381

The DRCโ€™s fastest-growing Ebola outbreak has reached 4,381 cases and 2,011 deaths,…

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Africa CDC and WHO Urge Community-Led Action to Strengthen Ebola Response in DRC

Africa CDC and WHO have called for urgent community-led action to strengthen…

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