Lassa fever Stories
The virus, which is carried by rodents and was first recognised in 1969 in the northeastern state of Borno, has killed thousands of people over the ye...
Over the past decade, mpox, Marburg, and Ebola have collectively claimed tens of thousands of lives and cost billions of dollars in containment and mi...
Under the new rule, all travellers, regardless of nationality or age, must present a valid Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate when entering or exiti...
Chikungunya is a mosquito-borne viral disease that causes fever, severe joint pain, and sometimes rash and muscle pain.
Dangers of mosquito-borne diseases are considerable, with both malaria and dengue fever leading to severe illness
Dengue fever and malaria are both serious mosquito-borne diseases, but they are caused by different pathogens and exhibit distinct symptoms and charac...
The African continent is experiencing a surge in mosquito-borne infections, including malaria and dengue fever, placing immense pressure on public hea...
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...
The directive follows the launch of a nationwide yellow fever vaccination campaign aimed at protecting Ugandans from the mosquito-borne illness that h...
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.
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...
Acting representative of the WHO Ethiopia Nonhlanhla Dlamini hailed the approval of the yellow fever vaccine in the country saying it marks a crucial...
The pastoral communities in Garissa County continue to face challenges from drought and diseases, leading to significant livestock losses.
Livestock Development director Haret Hambe said the infected cow was found in Iftin Ward, Garissa Township.
Those targeted are pastoralists with limited access to healthcare facilities.
Last week, the Marsabit confirmed an outbreak of RVF in the county after four cases were reported in the region.
Surveillance and response mechanisms in all the hotspot areas have been activated.
Kenya has confirmed a reported human case of Rift Valley Fever (RVF) in Turbi, North Horr.
The Garissa County One Health Unit, in collaboration with the International Rescue Committee, has launched a comprehensive livestock disease surveilla...
