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Hargeisa (AX) — A concerning wave of measles has recently emerged in North Western State of Somalia, marking an urgent public health crisis. With over 220 confirmed cases reported, the sound of alarm bells can be heard resonating through hospitals and health facilities across the region, pushing health officials to make critical calls for immediate vaccination and improved health monitoring. Just this past Thursday, the Ministry of Health Development disclosed that 227 cases had been tallied across six…

Alarm bells are ringing louder than ever as the United Nations draws attention to the alarming surge of child rape incidents in the Congo, merely within the year's first two months. It's a heart-wrenching reality that UNICEF underscores—the tender and innocent, even the youngest among them, are not spared. This brutal narrative is not isolated; it's etched into reality, with sexual violence becoming a hauntingly regular occurrence. Local organizations, immersed in the firestorm of sexual violence, reveal that an…

Nigerian health officials have issued alarming reports of thousands of suspected Lassa fever cases emerging across 33 states from January to March 2025. The gravity of the situation is underscored by the somber reality that over a hundred individuals have lost their lives to this virulent disease. As this outbreak unfolds, one cannot help but ponder, how many more lives hang in the balance? In response to this escalating crisis, the Nigerian Center for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has swiftly activated the Lassa…

FILE - A man works on a computer, cyber codes cascading over him, in this imaginative illustration dated May 13, 2017. Today, a startling report reveals a troubling spike in the online sexual exploitation and abuse of children in Kenya. Consider young Winnie Muyam. Digital platforms were once her gateway to a vibrant social life and a universe of entertainment. Last year, everything changed for the 17-year-old. She started receiving messages from strangers, at first innocuous, then alarmingly intrusive. "They began by…

With the addition of two newly confirmed cases, Kenya's mpox tally now stands at a concerning 33. It's a number that keeps health officials on their toes, perhaps reaching for the antacid more often these days. But where do these cases come from? As of this Friday, they hail from the counties of Kericho and Taita Taveta, marking the virus's unwelcome trek across 12 counties. Mary Muriuki, the unflappable principal secretary from the Health Ministry, delivered this sobering reality check during a recent press…

NAIROBI, Kenya - In a rather unwelcome update, Kenya announced the confirmation of two additional mpox cases this past Friday. That pushes the nation's total count to a less-than-comforting number of 33. Picture this: in a brief yet sobering press release, Mary Muriuki, who helms the reins as principal secretary at the Health Ministry, informed the public. It’s a tale of viral spread across two picturesque locales, Kericho and Taita Taveta. These counties are now unwittingly part of a broader, unnerving tapestry spanning…

Mpox, also known as monkeypox, is on the rise across Africa, and health officials are sounding the alarm about the risks of becoming too relaxed. According to a recent update from the World Health Organization (WHO), numerous regions on the continent are grappling with outbreaks linked to several virus variants, or clades. As of December 1, 2024, WHO reported that over 13,000 cases have been confirmed in 20 distinct nations. This report sheds light on the fact that different clades have different modes of transmission. For…

Rwanda’s Health Minister, Sabin Nsanzimana, recently announced some promising news regarding the country's battle against the Marburg virus. Since the outbreak first emerged in September, there’s been a notable decrease in the rate of new infections, a sign that has the nation hopeful. Nsanzimana described this trend as "very encouraging." Reflecting on the initial phase of the outbreak, he mentioned, "The first two weeks felt somewhat stagnant; we were still unearthing the nature of this virus." However, he expressed…

Zimbabwe has recently confirmed its inaugural two cases of mpox, coming on the heels of Zambia’s declaration of its own first instance of the disease. While the specific strains of the virus in Zimbabwe remain unidentified, it appears that the individuals who tested positive either traveled to or made visits from Tanzania and South Africa. Just days prior, Zambia reported its initial mpox case, although the particulars about the viral strain were not disclosed. The health ministry of Zambia revealed that a 32-year-old…

Law enforcement agencies across six European nations, along with Interpol, have initiated the reopening of investigations into the tragic cases of 46 women whose lives were abruptly taken or whose deaths remain shrouded in mystery. This effort aims to finally identify the remains of these individuals, according to statements from the international police organization. “Our mission is clear: we strive to provide closure to families and uphold justice for the victims,” declared Interpol Secretary General Jürgen Stock in an…