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

Mpox

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Oshiwambo

Ghana okwa dhidhilike oshipotha shotango sho Mpox nuumvo

Ghana ohela okwa dhidhilike oshipotha shotango sho Mpox nuumvo,sho oshitopolwa tashi kondjitha etukuko lyo Mpox. Omalelo guuhaku ogati okanona ka gumwa ,hoka keli monkalo ombwaanawa okiikalekelwa,naamboka yaya nako mekwatathano otaya nongononwa. Oludhi lombuto nalo otalu konakonwa. O Africa news oya lopota kutya Iipotha ya konda 200 tayi fekelwa otayi konakonwa moshilongo. Credit:africanews

todayOctober 4, 2024 21

Africa

Ghana Confirms First Mpox Case of 2024, Testing Underway to Identify Variant

  Ghana's health service has confirmed its first case of mpox in 2024, though the specific variant has not yet been disclosed. Authorities are conducting tests to determine if the strain is clade Ib, a variant that has sparked international concern due to its rapid spread and limited available information. A health official told Reuters that this particular variant is being closely watched as its behavior remains largely unknown. Ghana […]

todayOctober 4, 2024 21

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 26

Africa

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 57

Africa

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 93

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 36

Oshiwambo

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 39