Health

Philippines Confirms Two New Mpox Cases, Raising Active Infections To Three

The Philippines has confirmed two new mpox cases, bringing active infections to three as local transmission continues in Metro Manila.

4 weeks ago

WHO Warns Mpox Vaccine Production Needs Scaling Up to Meet Global Demand

WHO says current Mpox vaccine production capacity is insufficient to meet global demand, requiring intervention to scale up production.

4 weeks ago

Thailand Reports New Mpox Case In European Man Returning From Africa

Thailand has detected an mpox case in a 66-year-old European man who recently arrived from Africa

4 weeks ago

Congo To Receive First Mpox Vaccines Next Week As US and Japan Pledge Support In Battling Outbreak

Congo is expecting its first mpox vaccines next week, with support from the US and Japan to combat the outbreak.

1 month ago

Philippines Detects New Mpox Case, Awaiting Strain Determination Amid Global Concerns

The Philippines has reported a new mpox case, first since December, with authorities awaiting test results for strain determination.

1 month ago

ECOWAS Raises Alarm As Mpox Spreads Across Region with 44 Cases, One Death Reported

ECOWAS has warned of Mpox cases surging across West Africa, with Nigeria leading in reported infections.

1 month ago

Danish Biotech Company Bavarian Nordic Seeks EU Approval To Extend Mpox Vaccine Use To Adolescents

Bavarian Nordic is seeking EU approval to extend its mpox vaccine to adolescents, with plans for trials in younger children.

1 month ago

New Mpox Strain Detected In Sweden As Global Outbreak Spreads Beyond Africa

A new strain of mpox has spread to Sweden from Africa, prompting global health concerns over further international spread.

1 month ago

WHO Declares Mpox a Global Health Emergency Amid Rising Cases in Africa

The World Health Organisation has declared Mpox a global health emergency, urging member nations to prepare for potential outbreaks.

1 month ago

Tinubu Administration Committed to Health Sector Transformation, Says Health Minister Ali Pate

Health Minister Pate has assured continued support for NAUTH, highlighting infrastructure and quality service improvements under Tinubu’s administration.

2 months ago