Mpox

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.

29 August, 2024

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.

28 August, 2024

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 […]

28 August, 2024

Health / Medical

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. […]

28 August, 2024

Africa

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 […]

28 August, 2024

Oshiwambo

Germany taka kwafela okuyandja oshali shomiti dotunila yo Mpox, koilyolongo ya Africa.

Epangelo la Germany ola yandja elombwelo talika kwafela mokuyandja oshali shomuti wotunila yomukifi wo Mpox wakonda pomata 100,000. Olopota yapitifwa onghela omandaxa oyati oshali shoku yandja omaano omuti otashi lalakanene okuya moshipala etukuko lomukifi wo Mpox moilyolongo ya Africa. Epangelo la, Germany ola ulika yoo talika yambidida pashimaliwa ehangano louhaku mounyuni (WHO) osho tashi kaningwa momikalo dayoolooka moku kandeka etandavelo loudu wo Mpox, noku kwafela omahangano oo eli moukumwe noilyolongo […]

27 August, 2024

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.

27 August, 2024

Oshiwambo

Congo okwa taalela omutenge go Mpox

Congo okwa lopota iipotha iipe yo Mpox ya konda 1000 moshiwike sha piti sigo ometiyali,sho omalelo guuhaku mu Africa ga pula oontutila oku kondjitha oshiponga shika oshinene mu Africa. Ehangano lyuundjolowele muuyuni olyiigidha etukuko lyo Mpox mu Africa onga oshikele shuuhaku shopaulumompumbwe. Omanga o Mpox ya lopotwa miilongo 12 ya Africa,Congo oye a lopota iipotha oyindji,yili 17 794 okuza miipotha 18 910 mbyoka ya lopotwa mu africa nuumvo, nomaso 535 […]

22 August, 2024

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.

22 August, 2024