chikungunya outbreaks Stories

US suspends chikungunya vaccine after reports of severe side effects
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 25, 2025

Ixchiq is one of only two vaccines approved by the FDA for chikungunya, a mosquito-borne virus that mainly occurs in tropical and subtropical regions...

Rising mpox cases, cholera outbreaks and HIV misinformation straining Kenya's public health sector- report
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Aug 01, 2025

Public health teams are also engaging communities to encourage behaviour change and promote long-term vector control. Despite these efforts, misinform...

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