WHO Says Hantavirus Outbreak Risk Remains Low After Negative Test
ABUJA, Nigeria – The World Health Organization says the public health risk linked to the hantavirus outbreak aboard the MV Hondius cruise ship remains…
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Africa CDC Tracks Cruise-Linked Hantavirus Cluster, Public Risk Low
ABUJA, Nigeria – The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention is monitoring a hantavirus outbreak linked to an international cruise, with authorities urging…
Rare Hantavirus Strain Confirmed in South Africa After Cruise Deaths
ABUJA, Nigeria – A rare human-transmissible hantavirus strain is confirmed in South Africa after deaths linked to an international cruise, prompting urgent contact tracing.…
WHO Extends Talks on Global Pathogen Sharing Deal Ahead of Pandemic Pact
ABUJA, Nigeria – The World Health Organization has extended negotiations on a key pathogen-sharing framework under its proposed pandemic agreement, as countries work to…
Global Hepatitis Progress Too Slow to Meet 2030 Goals -WHO
ABUJA, Nigeria – Global efforts to eliminate viral hepatitis are making progress but remain off track to meet 2030 targets, according to new data…
WHO Approves First Malaria Treatment Tailored for Newborns, Infants
ABUJA, Nigeria – The World Health Organization approves the first malaria treatment specifically designed for newborns and infants, marking a major breakthrough in child…
Vaccines Save 150m Lives, Who Urges Stronger Global Action
ABUJA, Nigeria – Vaccines have saved more than 150 million lives in the past 50 years, the World Health Organization says, warning that global…
Global Vaccine Drive Reaches Millions of Children Missed During Pandemic
ABUJA, Nigeria – A massive global immunisation campaign delivers over 100 million vaccine doses to millions of previously missed children, marking a major step…
FAO, WHO, WOAH Launch Global Taskforce to Boost One Health Workforce
ABUJA, Nigeria – The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, World Health Organization and World Organisation for Animal Health launch a joint…
WHO Roadmap Targets Pandemics, Boosts Global Research Readiness Worldwide
ABUJA, Nigeria – The World Health Organization unveils new global research and development roadmaps to strengthen preparedness for future pandemics, prioritising faster development of…