insert_link Africa DRC Faces Delays in Mpox Vaccine Delivery Amidst New Virus Variant Spread The Democratic Republic of Congo no longer expects its first delivery of mpox vaccines this week, as it battles a new virus variant that has spread beyond its borders reports Al Jazeera. Despite promises from the U.S. and Japan, the vaccines are delayed, while the World Health Organization has declared mpox a global public health emergency. todayAugust 27, 2024 13
insert_link Health / Medical How to distinguish mosquito-borne diseases World Mosquito Day is commemorated every year on the 20th of August, and it is an opportunity to raise awareness on the dangers posed by mosquito-borne diseases and the ongoing efforts to combat the world’s deadliest creature. Both malaria and dengue are transmitted by female mosquitoes and cause severe illness in humans. Because of some similarities, the two diseases, and mosquito species, are often confused by patients and medical personnel. […] todayAugust 23, 2024 11
insert_link Health / Medical UK Regulator Rejects Alzheimer’s Drug for NHS The UK health regulator has ruled out offering a much-anticipated Alzheimer drug to patients on the National Health Service after concluding the costs of the drug outweighed its benefits. But having passed safety tests, 'Lecanemab' could still be available privately for those able to pay tens of thousands of dollars per year for private treatment. Here's Stuart Smith with more from London. todayAugust 23, 2024 11
insert_link Health / Medical ICT Ministry Partners with Lifeline Childline Namibia for Cybersecurity Awareness The Information and Communication Technology ministry and Lifeline Childline Namibia have signed a five-year Memorandum of Understanding in Windhoek. This partnership will focus on enhancing cybersecurity awareness and public education, particularly for children. Director of LifeLine/ChildLine Namibia: Nicolette Bessinger. todayAugust 22, 2024 11
insert_link Health / Medical SADC Business Council Tourism Alliance Confirms Southern Africa’s Safety Amid Mpox Concerns In light of recent global health alerts regarding Mpox, the SADC Business Council Tourism Alliance reassures that Southern Africa remains a safe and inviting destination for tourists. The Alliance emphasizes the region's swift, coordinated response and the minimal risk posed to travelers. Natalia Rosa, Project Lead for the SADC Business Council Tourism Alliance. todayAugust 22, 2024 11
insert_link Africa Africa CDC Prepares for Mpox Vaccinations Across DRC and Other Nations The Democratic Republic of Congo and other African countries could begin vaccinating against mpox within days, Africa's top public health agency announced on Tuesday to Reuters. The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention has been coordinating with affected countries on logistics and communication strategies to facilitate the rollout of vaccine doses, which are expected to arrive soon following pledges from the European Union, Bavarian Nordic, the United States, and […] todayAugust 21, 2024 10
insert_link Africa How do people choose what food to buy? Answers depend on what you ask – so we built a research tool for African countries People buying and selling food at a farmers’ market in Chad’s capital city, N'Djamena. Issouf Sanogo/AFP By Nomzamo N. Dlamini, University of Pretoria You’re in a shop or market and you’re buying food for the next day. How do you choose what to buy? Does it depend on how much you can spend, on what’s the healthiest, the most attractively packaged? Understanding this is an important part of […] todayAugust 20, 2024 9
insert_link Africa Southern Africa responds swiftly to mpox concerns, remains open and safe for tourism In light of recent global health declarations regarding Mpox, the SADC Business Council Tourism Alliance reaffirms that Southern Africa remains a safe and welcoming destination for tourism. The Tourism Alliance emphasises the region’s swift and coordinated response to the situation, while highlighting the minimal risk to travellers. On August 14, 2024, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared Mpox a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) for the […] todayAugust 20, 2024 13
insert_link Business / Economics Walvis Bay Corridor Group Warns Diaspora Transport Sector of Mpox Outbreak The Walvis Bay Corridor Group has issued a warning to the transport and logistics sector abroad about the Mpox outbreak. The group highlights that the outbreak is nearing trading partners in the Southern African Development Community, with cases already reported in the Democratic Republic of Congo and South Africa. Maria Paulus: Marketing and Communications Manager at the group. todayAugust 20, 2024 21
