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

WHO

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Africa

Uganda Confirms Second Ebola Death as Outbreak Spreads

Reuters reports indicate that a four-year-old child has become the second Ebola patient to die in Uganda, according to the World Health Organization, citing the country’s health ministry. This brings the total number of confirmed cases to 10. Uganda declared the outbreak in January following the death of a male nurse at Mulago National Referral Hospital in Kampala.

todayMarch 3, 2025 18

Africa

WHO Investigates Mysterious Illness in DR Congo

Reuters reports indicate that the World Health Organization is investigating two outbreaks of an unknown illness in northwest Democratic Republic of Congo, which have resulted in over 50 deaths in recent weeks. As of February 16, there have been 431 reported cases and 53 fatalities in remote villages across two health zones in Equateur province, according to a WHO bulletin.

todayFebruary 26, 2025 14

Oshiwambo

Omukifi upe uheshiivike watukuka mo DRC

Omukifi upe uheshiivike nale okwa lopotwa wa tukuka monoouli uninginino woshilongo Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Ehangano louhaku mounyuni WHO onghela olati, omaxwata opavali omikifi  okwaa didilikwa moitopolwa yo pavali ya DRC. Olopota oyati okufika mo 15 Feb 2025 omuvalu wovanhu vefike po 431 ova ningwa oihakanwa yomukifi omanga 45 valopotwa vaxulifa. Exwata lotete lomukifi olo la etelelifa omafyo ola lopotwa mo mwedi January 2025 momukunda  Boloko,  tauhangwa moshitopolwa […]

todayFebruary 20, 2025 15 1

Africa

Uganda launches Ebola vaccine trial

In February 2025, Uganda’s Ministry of Health, WHO and partners launched a first ever vaccine trial for Ebola from the Sudan species of the virus. Credit: WHO   Uganda’s Ministry of Health, in partnership with the World Health Organisation (WHO) and other global health agencies, has launched the first-ever clinical efficacy trial for a vaccine targeting the Sudan strain of the Ebola virus. Conducted at record speed, this is the […]

todayFebruary 5, 2025 24

Health / Medical

Human Metapneumovirus raises concern amid rapid spread in China

China is fighting the rapid spread of the Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV), a respiratory illness with symptoms resembling Covid-19. The outbreak is straining the country's healthcare system as the virus continues to mutate. Dr. Bernard Haufiku, former Health Minister, advised standard precautions such as avoiding crowds, wearing masks during travel, and strengthening surveillance systems. "Airplanes are sites for virus spread, so we must stay alert," Haufiku said, emphasizing the need for […]

todayJanuary 8, 2025 32

Oshiwambo

France alopota omunhu wotete tamonika oudu wombuto ipe yoludi lo mpox

Ouminsity wouhaku moshilongo osho onghela owati eshiivifo oleya pefimbo ehangano louhaku mounyuni WHO,  lahangwa laendulula natango omalodwelo alo kombinga yetandavelo talitwikile  lomukifi. Omukanda lopota owa ulika kutya ombuto yoludi lepulo lo 1b, ola kolekwa munakuningwa oshihakanwa oo tahangwa moshitopolwa shouninginino woshilongo shedina  Brittany. Nande ongaho ouministy wouhaku moshilongo osho owa shiivifa watulapo eenghendabala dapama oku ya moshipala etandavelo loudu wombuto yo MPOX. Monakudiwa oudu wombuto yo Mpox, oo wakala washiivika […]

todayJanuary 7, 2025 12 2

World

World Health Organisation says reports of an Israeli raid on a hospital in northern Gaza are “deeply disturbing”.

The head of the World Health Organisation says reports of an Israeli raid on a hospital in northern Gaza are "deeply disturbing". Director-general Tedros Ghebreyesus said he had "lost touch" with personnel at the hospital since reports of the raid emerged. Tarik Jasarevic, a spokesperson for WHO, told Sky News the situation remains very unclear, with reports of hostilities and evacuation orders. The Israel Defence Force stormed the Kamal Adwan […]

todayOctober 28, 2024 19

World

World Health Organisation says 28 health workers have been killed in Lebanon

The World Health Organisation says 28 health workers have been killed in Lebanon in the past 24 hours. More than one-thousand people in Lebanon have been killed and about one-million residents displaced since Israel escalated its war with the Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah. WHO’s director general, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, says plans to deliver a large shipment of trauma and medical supplies to Lebanon today won’t be possible, due to flight […]

todayOctober 4, 2024 19

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