Sierra Leone intensifies response to Mpox outbreak

Sierra Leone is implementing enhanced measures to contain an ongoing outbreak of Mpox, with 20 cases reported since 13 January. The National Health Service,...

Uganda: Discharges SVD survivors

Following two consecutive negative tests 72 hours apart, eight patients in Uganda have been successfully discharged from treatment for Sudan Virus Disease (SVD). These...

MVD outbreak declared over in Rwanda

The Marburg Virus Disease (MVD) outbreak in Rwanda was declared over by the government after no new cases were reported for 42 days, following...

Somalia: Wounded in Galmudug landmine explosions

At least five people, including children, were injured in a series of landmine explosions in the Garasbaley district of Galmudug, Somalia, over the course...

Somalia strengthens response to explosive threat with Chinese support

The Somali Explosives Management Authority (SEMA) has completed a training programme to combat the threat of mines and explosive remnants of war. Funded by...

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