Tag: Africa CDC
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Africa CDC Urges Malawi Media to Elevate Public Health Messaging on Cholera, Measles, Mpox
Overview The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has publicly pressed Malawi’s media to assume a more responsible role in shaping and disseminating accurate information about public health emergencies. With outbreaks and health threats such as cholera, measles, and Mpox looming, reliable messaging is essential to safeguard communities and guide effective responses.…
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Africa CDC Pushes Malawi Media Toward Stronger Public Health Messaging
Opening Call: Africa CDC Urges Malawi Media to Elevate Public Health Messaging The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has issued a strong call to Malawi’s media outlets to step up their role in disseminating accurate, timely information during public health emergencies. With threats ranging from cholera to measles and Mpox, the…
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Africa CDC Challenges Malawi Media on Responsible Public Health Messaging
Introduction: A call for accountable health messaging The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has issued a pointed challenge to Malawi’s media: help build and disseminate accurate, timely information during public health emergencies. With outbreaks of diseases such as cholera, measles, and Mpox, the way information is reported can influence behavior, adherence…
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Africa CDC Boosts Ethiopia’s Marburg Outbreak Response
Marburg outbreak confirmed in Jinka, Ethiopia The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has confirmed a Marburg virus disease (MVD) case in Jinka, located in the Southern Region of Ethiopia. The development marks a critical moment for the country’s public health system and prompts rapid, coordinated action to contain the virus, protect…
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Africa CDC Expands Outbreak Response After Marburg Case in Jinka, Ethiopia
Overview: Marburg Detection in Jinka and Africa CDC’s Immediate Actions The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has mobilized a robust response following the confirmation of Marburg virus disease (MVD) in Jinka, located in Ethiopia’s Southern Region. The initial report prompted an urgent, coordinated effort to contain transmission, protect healthcare workers, and…
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Africa CDC Bolsters Ethiopia’s Fight Against Marburg Outbreak in Jinka
Overview: A Coordinated Response to a New Marburg Case in Jinka The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has activated a strengthened outbreak response following the confirmation of Marburg virus disease (MVD) in Jinka, a town in Ethiopia’s Southern Region. The development marks a critical juncture in regional public health, prompting rapid…
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Africa CDC Statement on Suspected Viral Haemorrhagic Fever in Jinka, Ethiopia
Overview The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) is closely monitoring reports of a suspected viral haemorrhagic fever (VHF) in Jinka, located in Ethiopia’s Southern Region. Initial information indicates a potential case has prompted enhanced surveillance and a rapid response by national health authorities, supported by regional and continental partners. What is…
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Africa CDC Updates on Suspected Viral Haemorrhagic Fever in Jinka, Ethiopia
Overview The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) is actively monitoring reports of a suspected viral haemorrhagic fever (VHF) in Jinka, located in the Southern Region of Ethiopia. The notification, received on 12 November 2025, prompted an immediate review by national partners and regional health authorities to ensure rapid risk assessment, timely…
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Africa CDC Statement: Suspected Viral Haemorrhagic Fever in Jinka, Southern Ethiopia
Overview The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) is closely monitoring reports of a suspected viral haemorrhagic fever (VHF) case in Jinka, located in the Southern Region of Ethiopia. As of 12 November 2025, Ethiopian health authorities have initiated investigative measures, and Africa CDC is coordinating with national partners to assess risk,…
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Africa CDC Expands Mpox Response with Bavarian Nordic Vaccine Donation
Africa CDC Expands Mpox Response with Bavarian Nordic Vaccine Donation In a continued bid to strengthen Africa’s readiness against mpox, the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has received an additional donation of 110,000 mpox vaccine doses from Bavarian Nordic. The vaccines are allocated to Uganda, one of the countries most affected…