AIRA Infodemic Trends Report 01-09 May 2025Top concernsAnthrax: human cases in the DRC and Uganda, Ethiopia and animal cases in Nigeria reignite questions about transmission and preventive measuresThe spread of anthrax c…
Read moreTop concernsMalaria: Fears in Kasaï Oriental in DRC over antimalarial shortage, controversy over paid tests in Ntcheu in MalawiCholera: controversial market closures in Kisumu, Kenya, and corruption allegations over the …
Read moreAcross multiple African nations, health crises are escalating—with confusion between dengue fever and malaria in Mali, mounting concern over rising dengue cases in Mauritius, widespread fear of measles contagion and vaccine shortages in Zimbabwe, the DRC, and Zambia, and faltering confidence in vaccination efforts threatening the protection of millions of children in Niger.
Read moreMore than 500 mpox patients escaped in the DRC; Zambia and Uganda are on alert over a possible cross-border spread Concern in the DRC, South Sudan, Angola, and Zambia over the resurgence of cholera
Read moreThis Weekly Bulletin focuses on public health emergencies occurring in the WHO African region. This week’s articles cover:Mpox in Sierra LeoneMpox in UgandaImpact of Complex Humanitarian Crisis in Eastern Democratic Repu…
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