Health authorities on Friday confirmed that about 246 suspected cases and 65 deaths have been recorded in an Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) The suspected cases and 65 deaths were recorded mainly in Mongwalu and Rwampara, with four deaths among confirmed cases. According to the Africa …
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Africa CDC warns of flooding-driven cholera spread, urges urgent WASH interventions
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), has called for urgent support to countries battling cholera, mpox and Ebola. It said climate change-driven flooding is worsening outbreaks and limiting humanitarian access. Prof. Yap Boum, Deputy Incident Manager, Incident Management Support Team, Africa CDC, said this during a …
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