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The Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has issued a fervent warning concerning the worsening humanitarian plight in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DR Congo), with a pronounced emphasis on the tumultuous region of South Kivu province. As one might wonder, how did a place so inherently rich become a breeding ground for crises of such magnitude? Director-General Jean Kaseya, in an expression resembling both concern and urgency, articulated during a weekly virtual press briefing that the…

Mogadishu (AX) — In a landmark move to bolster its public health framework, Somalia has rolled out its inaugural national laboratory strategic plan. This initiative aims to sharpen disease diagnostics and enhance the country’s crisis response capabilities. Crafted alongside the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), the blueprint seeks to mend gaps in a health system torn apart by decades of strife. This strategic plan, fine-tuned during sessions in Nairobi from August 5-9, 2024, charts out…