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    Omanyano ovanhu koikundaneki yomalungula kashili paveta, Commisiner Sakaria takunghilile Veronika Haulenga

Mpox

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Africa

WHO approves first Mpox vaccine for Africa

The World Health Organization has approved the use of an Mpox vaccine for the first time, which it says should facilitate “timely and increased access” for millions at risk in Africa where the latest outbreak has infected more than 20,000 so far this year. Matt Wells from UN news reports.  

todaySeptember 16, 2024 20

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Mpox in the DRC: children are at high risk – health expert explains why

  By Nadia Adjoa Sam-Agudu, University of Minnesota   The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that children, pregnant women and people with weak immune systems are at higher risk from the mpox outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Reports confirm that children under five account for 39% of all cases in the country, and babies as young as two weeks are being diagnosed with this viral illness. Nadia […]

todaySeptember 2, 2024 40

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Fitch Warns Mpox Virus Spread in Sub-Saharan Africa Could Worsen Regional Fiscal Strain

Reuters reports that the rapid spread of the mpox virus across sub-Saharan Africa may exacerbate the fiscal challenges already faced by many countries in the region, that's according to a statement by ratings agency Fitch. Earlier this month, the World Health Organization declared mpox a global health emergency after a new strain spread from the Democratic Republic of Congo to neighboring countries.

todayAugust 29, 2024 67

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Health / Medical

Health Executive Director gives update on Mpox testing capacity

Following the announcement by the Ministry of Health and Social Services that, as of 26 August 2024, public and private health facilities have collectively tested 18 patients for Mpox, with 15 cases testing negative and three still awaiting results, we asked Executive Director Ben Nangombe whether Namibia has the infrastructure and capacity to test for the disease and how long it takes to receive the results.  

todayAugust 28, 2024 28

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Omanyamukulo ovafeekelwa veli 3 ovo tava feekelelwa oudu wo MPOX moshilongo natango inaeya.

Omunambelewa omukulunhu mouministy wouhaku nonghalo nawa  Ben Nangombe,  okwati natango onghee vateelela oidjemo yomanyamukulo ovafeekelwa veli 3 ovo tava feekelelwa oudu wo MPOX moshilongo. Pefimbo tapopi nondjo nghundana yetu onghela,  oo eli omupopiliko wouministy Walters Kamaya nokwa popya ponele ya Nangobe okwati, omakonaakono oo ali aningilwa ovanhu veli 18 oidjemo 15 oyeya nota yuulike kutya kaina oudu wombuto oyo. Kamaya teshi yelifa kutya oohandimwe ovo vaningilwa omakonaakono ovali velitwala voo […]

todayAugust 28, 2024 32

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Health Ministry Reports 18 Mpox Tests, 15 Negative And 3 Pending

  The Health and Social Services ministry announced that as of 26 August, 18 patients have been tested for Mpox across the country, with 15 negative results and three tests pending. The health authority also confirmed that 25 out of 36 hospitals nationwide have isolation facilities prepared to admit patients with suspected infectious diseases. Executive Director, Ben Nangombe. Local health practitioner and former Minister of Health and Social Services, Dr. […]

todayAugust 28, 2024 20

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Spain to Donate 500,000 Mpox Vaccine Doses to Combat African Outbreak

Reports by CNBCAfrica show Spain will donate 500,000 doses of the mpox vaccine, 20% of its stockpile, to address the outbreak in Africa . The Spanish Health Ministry also called on the European Commission to encourage all EU member states to donate 20% of their vaccine stocks. The donation comes as the World Health Organization declared mpox a global public health emergency following an outbreak in the Democratic Republic of […]

todayAugust 28, 2024 20

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