Health

By John Ikani A panel of independent experts convened by the World Health Organization (WHO) will meet virtually on Wednesday to assess the mpox outbreak in Africa. The group will determine if the situation warrants a...

By John Ikani Africa is on the brink of declaring a Public Health Emergency of Continental Security in response to the escalating Mpox outbreak. This was announced by Dr. Jean Kaseya, Director-General of the Africa Centres...

By John Ikani The Central African Republic has joined its neighbours in battling a growing Mpox outbreak. The disease, once confined to rural areas, has now reached the capital, Bangui, according to Health Minister Pierre Somse....

By John Ikani A large-scale HIV vaccine trial conducted across Eastern and Southern Africa has concluded without success. The PrEPVacc trial, encompassing Tanzania, Uganda, and South Africa, failed to prove the efficacy of two experimental vaccine...

By John Ikani Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, has announced the imminent arrival of cholera vaccines in Nigeria to bolster the fight against the ongoing epidemic. This vital intervention comes as the country grapples with a surge...

By John Ikani Côte d'Ivoire has become the first country in Africa to officially administer the R21/Matrix-M vaccine. The landmark campaign aims to protect a quarter-million children under two across 16 regions in the West African...