Ebola cases rise in DR Congo, surpass previous outbreak
Of the 56 cases reported so far, 53 are confirmed and three are probable. In the last three weeks alone, 28 cases have been confirmed.
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WHO and UNICEF warn of a decline in vaccinations during COVID-19
WHO and UNICEF have called for immediate efforts to vaccinate all children as new data shows that, before the COVID-19 pandemic, vaccine coverage stalled at 85 per cent for nearly a decade, with 14 million unvaccinated infants yearly
As hunger and malnutrition persist, achieving Zero Hunger by 2030 in doubt, UN report warns
Securing healthy diets for the billions who cannot afford them would save trillions in costs
Covid-19 severely affecting access to HIV medicines
Countries seek innovative ways to mitigate the impact of disruptions and keep services going
10th Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo declared over; vigilance against flare-ups and support for survivors must continue
The outbreak, declared in North Kivu on 1 August 2018, was the second largest in the world, and was particularly challenging as it took place in an active conflict zone. There were 3470 cases, 2287 deaths and 1171 survivors.
IOC joins forces with WHO and the United Nations to fight COVID-19
Athletes share messages to keep us #HEALTHYTogether
World Health Organization reminds public to remain vigilant through Mr Bean’s Essential COVID-19 Checklist
Public Service Announcement reminds people about the importance of washing hands, physical distancing and showing kindness
Countries failing to prevent violence against children, agencies warn
Global status report on preventing violence against children calls for more government action and warns of ‘dramatic impact’ of COVID-19
WHO welcomes preliminary results about dexamethasone use in treating critically ill COVID-19 patients
For patients on ventilators, the treatment was shown to reduce mortality by about one third, and for patients requiring only oxygen, mortality was cut by about one fifth,
Africa records over 200 000 COVID-19 cases
Ten out of 54 countries are account for nearly 80% of all the cases. More than 70% of the deaths are taking place in only five countries: Algeria, Egypt, Nigeria, South Africa and Sudan.