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Yellow Fever

Yellow fever is a viral disease, found in tropical regions of Africa and the Americas. The "yellow" in the name refers to the jaundice that affects some patients.

Cardiovascular Diseases

Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are often called "silent killers" because heart attacks and strokes

Measles is a highly infectious viral disease caused by a Morbillivirus. It only affects humans and rapidly spreads among individuals who have not been vaccinated. It is transmitted via droplets from the nose, mouth or throat of infected persons.

Hepatitis

New WHO data reveal that an estimated 325 million people worldwide are living with chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) or hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection.

Schistosomiasis (Bilharzia)

Factsheet Key Facts Schistosomiasis is an acute and chronic disease caused by parasitic worms. People are infected during routine agricultu…

Meningococcal Meningitis

Meningitis is an infection of the thin lining that surrounds the brain and spinal cord called the meninges.

Mental Health

Mental health is defined as a state of well-being in which every individual realizes his or her own potential, can cope with the normal stresses of life

Marburg Haemorrhagic Fever

Marburg haemorrhagic fever (MHF) is a viral haemorrhagic fever and a virus from the same family as the one that causes Ebola haemorrhagic fever.

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