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Coronavirus
fromArs Technica
3 days ago

Ebola outbreak confirmed in Congo and Uganda; 246 suspected cases, 65 deaths

High population movement, militia clashes, and contact-tracing gaps in Bunia and Rwampara require rapid regional coordination to contain Ebola spillover risks to Uganda and South Sudan.
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fromFuturism
3 months ago
Public health

Top African Health Official Blasts Trump Administration's Plans for Human Experimentation in Africa

fromFuturism
3 months ago
Public health

Top African Health Official Blasts Trump Administration's Plans for Human Experimentation in Africa

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Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Controversial US study on hepatitis B vaccines in Africa is cancelled

US-funded hepatitis B vaccine trial for newborns in Guinea-Bissau was halted and cancelled over ethical concerns about withholding proven vaccines; redesign required before any restart.
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fromwww.npr.org
8 months ago

An ancient disease makes yet another comeback

Over the past three years, cases have more than doubled, with over 230,000 cases and nearly 5,000 deaths so far this year on the continent. Those cases are spread across 23 countries, up from 15 affected countries in 2022, according to Africa CDC. It's a disease that is easily treatable yet deadly. It can kill someone in a matter of hours if good medical care is not provided promptly.
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