Africa, Marburg
Africa CDC faults U.S. government over Marburg-related travel advisory to Rwanda
The African CDC and Rwandan government objected to the Level 3 travel advisory issued by the U.S., saying Rwanda was being punished for its transparency.
Africa health chief criticises US Marburg travel advice
US official advice against non-essential travel to Rwanda in light of the outbreak of the deadly Marburg virus is “not fair”, Africa’s top health official Jean Kaseya has said. The head of the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) added that it was “not the treatment Rwanda and Africa deserve”.
Mpox, Marburg outbreaks: Africa CDC warns against travel restrictions
The Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has urged countries to refrain from implementing travel bans or movement restrictions targeting African countries amid ongoing outbreaks of mpox and Marburg virus disease.
CDC will begin screening travelers from Rwanda for Marburg virus at 3 US airports
The CDC has issued a Level 3 travel advisory for Rwanda due to an outbreak of the Marburg virus. The agency will also screen travelers from Rwanda.
Africa CDC Says Rwanda Marburg Outbreak 'Controlled'
An outbreak of the deadly Marburg virus in Rwanda is under control with "almost zero risk" of it spreading across the country's borders, the African Union's health watchdog said on Thursday.
Rwanda Has Almost Zero Risk to Export Marburg, Says Africa CDC Boss
Director General of Africa-CDC Dr. Jean Kaseya has said that Rwanda has almost zero risk of exporting the Marburg outbreak, thanks to a number of serious measures put in place.
Marburg’s Global Risk Almost Eliminated by Rwanda’s Quick Response
Rwanda's Marburg outbreak is under control, Africa's health chief says
The head of Africa’s top public health agency says that an outbreak of the Ebola-like Marburg fever in Rwanda is under control and that travel bans to the East African country are unnecessary
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Africa’s Mpox Cases Surpass 38,000, 979 Deaths – Africa CDC
Africa Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has said the death toll from the Mpox outbreak on the continent ...
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Monkeypox Death Toll in Africa Nears 1,000 as Cases Top 38,000
Monkeypox death toll in Africa nears 1,000 with over 38,000 cases reported, raising concerns as the outbreak continues to ...
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Africa CDC sets up $360m community health staff plan
A PLAN for a five year effort drawn up by the Africa Centre for Disease Control (Africa CDC) for Tanzania requires a total of ...
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Africa CDC: Death toll from mpox outbreak has risen to 979
The Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) says the death toll from Africa’s mpox outbreak has risen ...
Officials commend China's support for public health in Africa
The robust China-Africa partnership has made significant strides in improving public health outcomes in Africa according to a senior Africa Centers f ...
Africa CDC Says Urgent Mpox Intervention Needed in Kinshasa
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention said mpox is spreading rapidly in the Congolese capital of Kinshasa, a ...
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Mpox pace remains brisk in Africa as virus resurfaces in Brazzaville
African countries reported nearly 3,200 mpox cases last week, and 53 people died from their infections, with the Republic of ...
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Africa: AMR in Focus At Africa's First One Health Congress
Press Release - Cape Town hosted the first World One Health Congress in Africa, where Africa CDC led a well-attended side event on antimicrobial resistance (AMR), a rapidly growing health threat ...