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What does a changing cobalt market mean for the Democratic Republic of the Congo?
15 May 2024 16:53 GMT
… mines in Katanga, the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s mineral-rich eastern province … of cobalt mining in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) would explode later … value, including inflation and the pandemic, which both stifled global demand …
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Congo is suffering biggest mpox outbreak ever that could soon spread to US...after arrival of new, ultra-infectious, deadly strain, CDC report warns
16 May 2024 17:51 GMT
… mpox with 'pandemic potential' in the … 's national infectious disease surveillance system.
It found … the capital city of Kinshasa. However, they were mostly … in 1970 in the Democratic Republic of Congo and the infection has been reported …
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Mrs Obaseki calls for national campaign against sickle cell disease
15 May 2024 22:19 GMT
… anemia disease is shared amongst three countries, namely, Nigeria, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and … alleviate the burden of the disease on individuals and communities.”
… disseminating knowledge about sickle cell disease and supporting those affected by …
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Is Ethiopia a failed state?
18 May 2024 10:03 GMT
… over a decade, the Democratic Republic of the Congo has been torn apart by … a breeding ground for dangerous diseases.
Moreover, Ethiopia’s state failure …
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Africa recently launched lab network, cholera taskforce. Can it help contain the disease?
15 May 2024 06:46 GMT
… over the growing burden of infectious diseases, especially cholera, and called … Office for Africa.
The Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ethiopia, Mozambique, Zambia and … plans for antimicrobial resistance, pandemic preparedness and rapid response.
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Minister Joe Phaahla calls for vigilance against Monkey Pox disease
14 May 2024 11:54 GMT
… viral infectious disease in humans caused by the monkeypox virus (MPXV … mpox outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) primarily due … 1b," emerged during epidemiological week 16 of 2024 … potential to cause a pandemic.
Mpox presents with an …
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Chilling warning as CDC says new deadlier monkeypox strain may return worldwide
18 May 2024 01:52 GMT
… the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Approximately 30 per cent of the confirmed infections were … public health messaging similar to HIV prevention programs - to curb … rare viral disease mpox, which is caused by the monkeypox virus, a …
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Deadly mpox outbreak abroad is a 'global threat,' CDC warns. Here's what to know.
18 May 2024 01:10 GMT
… ’s spreading rapidly through the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), saying it “poses … infectious disease caused by the monkeypox virus. It typically causes a rash and flu … those who are living with HIV or other immunocompromising conditions, because …
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CDC concerned about spread of deadlier mpox strain
17 May 2024 23:56 GMT
… cases in travelers from the Democratic Republic of the Congo who may be infected … cases — an “unprecedented” number of infections — and 975 deaths, according to … which have reported clade I virus. Additionally, the CDC tested 282 …
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New Deadlier Variant Of Mpox In Africa; CDC Urges Vaccination
17 May 2024 20:02 GMT
… Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has led officials from the U.S. Centers for Disease … African countries, where the virus is common.
Concerns … than the clade II viruses responsible for previous … dose vaccine helped reduce infections. The current vaccine also …