dengue fever Stories

Chikungunya: Rising threat in Africa amid climate change and poor sanitation
Charity Kilei  |  Dec 19, 2024

Chikungunya is a mosquito-borne viral disease that causes fever, severe joint pain, and sometimes rash and muscle pain.

Confronting dengue fever as cases rise with few treatment options
Charity Kilei  |  Aug 30, 2024

Dangers of mosquito-borne diseases are considerable, with both malaria and dengue fever leading to severe illness

Explainer: Know the difference between malaria and dengue
Charity Kilei  |  Aug 23, 2024

Dengue fever and malaria are both serious mosquito-borne diseases, but they are caused by different pathogens and exhibit distinct symptoms and charac...

African scientists warn of rising threats from malaria, dengue fever
Charity Kilei  |  Aug 21, 2024

The African continent is experiencing a surge in mosquito-borne infections, including malaria and dengue fever, placing immense pressure on public hea...

Global surge in dengue fever sets new record with 10 million cases in 2024
Charity Kilei  |  Jul 26, 2024

As of December 19, 2023, the WHO African region had reported 171,991 suspected dengue cases, including 70,223 confirmed and probable cases, and 753 de...

Uganda introduces Yellow Fever vaccination card requirement for all travellers
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 02, 2024

The directive follows the launch of a nationwide yellow fever vaccination campaign aimed at protecting Ugandans from the mosquito-borne illness that h...

Uganda extends yellow fever vaccination drive amid growing threat
Immaculate Wairimu  |  Apr 09, 2024

This is in a bid to have more people vaccinated and protect the population against the threat of yellow fever, which is endemic in the country.

Isiolo enhances health measures to curb spread of deadly Rift Valley Fever
Waweru Wairimu  |  Mar 18, 2024

The disease is spread by mosquitoes and the movement of animals, with goats, cattle and sheep among the livestock that record a high rate of abortions...

Ethiopia introduces yellow fever vaccine into routine immunization program
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 16, 2024

Acting representative of the WHO Ethiopia Nonhlanhla Dlamini hailed the approval of the yellow fever vaccine in the country saying it marks a crucial...

State to safeguard livestock health in Garissa through disease detection mechanisms
Yunis Dekow  |  Feb 16, 2024

The pastoral communities in Garissa County continue to face challenges from drought and diseases, leading to significant livestock losses.

Garissa confirms one case of Rift Valley Fever in livestock
Issa Hussein  |  Feb 13, 2024

Livestock Development director Haret Hambe said the infected cow was found in Iftin Ward, Garissa Township.

Over 2,000 residents in Garissa villages targeted for medical aid 
Issa Hussein  |  Feb 10, 2024

Those targeted are pastoralists with limited access to healthcare facilities. 

Isiolo on high alert after outbreak of Rift Valley Fever in Marsabit, Wajir
Issa Hussein  |  Feb 08, 2024

Last week, the Marsabit confirmed an outbreak of RVF in the county after four cases were reported in the region.

Six Rift Valley Fever cases reported in Marsabit, Wajir
Rashid Ali  |  Feb 02, 2024

Surveillance and response mechanisms in all the hotspot areas have been activated.

Kenya confirms first human case of Rift Valley Fever in Marsabit
Manny Anyango  |  Jan 26, 2024

Kenya has confirmed a reported human case of Rift Valley Fever (RVF) in Turbi, North Horr.

Garissa County steps up livestock surveillance after disease outbreak
Issa Hussein  |  Dec 23, 2023

The Garissa County One Health Unit, in collaboration with the International Rescue Committee, has launched a comprehensive livestock disease surveilla...

Over 100 dead from cholera, dengue fever in Sudan
AFP  |  Oct 28, 2023

A total of 1,049 cases of cholera, 73 of them fatal, were recorded in Khartoum, Al-Jazira state to its south and Gedaref state to its west, the minist...

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