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Mozambique mpox cases, Niassa province, 2025 outbreak

Mozambique has confirmed three new cases of mpox, formerly known as monkeypox, according to a statement by Inocencio Impissa, spokesperson for the Council of Ministers. The cases were detected in…

admin July 18, 2025

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Mozambique Confirms 3 New Mpox Cases in Niassa

Mozambican health authorities have confirmed three new cases of mpox—formerly known as monkeypox—bringing the total number of infections in the country to 11 since the virus was first detected in…

admin July 16, 2025

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Tanzania Declares End of Marburg Virus Outbreak

Dar es Salaam, March 14, 2025 (IANS) – The Tanzanian government has officially declared the end of the country's second Marburg virus disease (MVD) outbreak, following a 42-day period without…

admin March 14, 2025

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Australia’s ED Performance Declines, Urgent Action Needed

Decline in Emergency Department Performance Highlights Urgent Need for Healthcare Investment Canberra, February 28 (IANS) – The Australian Medical Association (AMA) has released its 2025 Public Hospital Report Card, revealing…

admin February 28, 2025

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Health Risks of Plastic Burning in Developing Nations

Sydney, Feb 19 (IANS) – Researchers from Curtin University in Western Australia have urged global action to curb the burning of plastic for heating and cooking in developing nations, citing…

admin February 19, 2025

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Zambia Ensures Stable HIV Drug Supply Amid U.S. Aid Suspension

Lusaka, February 7 (IANS) – The Zambian government has reassured the public that the supply of life-saving HIV medications will remain stable, despite the suspension of U.S. aid, which has…

admin February 7, 2025

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Pakistan Launches 2025 Anti-Polio Campaign to Eradicate Disease

On February 3, 2025, Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif inaugurated the country’s nationwide anti-polio campaign for the year, emphasizing the government's unwavering commitment to eradicating polio from the nation. The…

admin February 3, 2025

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South Sudan Launches Cholera Vaccination Campaign in Rubkona to Combat Outbreak

Juba, Jan 11 (IANS) – South Sudan's Ministry of Health has launched a week-long vaccination campaign in Rubkona, a cholera hotspot in Unity State, targeting over 300,000 people. This initiative,…

admin January 11, 2025

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Cambodia Targets 100% Access to Clean Water and Sanitation by 2030

Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy recently unveiled plans to extend the Hyderabad Metro Rail network as part of New Year's initiatives. The proposed expansion will focus on the northern regions…

admin January 2, 2025

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Cambodia Targets 100% Access to Clean Water and Sanitation by 2030

Phnom Penh, Jan 2 (IANS) – In Cambodia, 87% of the population, which totals 17 million, now has access to basic drinking water, while 21% benefit from safely managed drinking…

admin January 2, 2025