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Africa’s Immunisation Struggle: Why Millions of Children Still Miss Lifesaving Vaccines
Vaccine-preventable diseases cost African countries a staggering USD 13 billion each year in direct and indirect expenses.
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Africa CDC Warns - Millions of African Children Still Lack Access to Life-Saving Vaccines [press release]
Vaccines save lives--yet systemic barriers continue to leave millions of children across Africa unprotected from preventable diseasesAddis Ababa, Ethiopia, April 30, 2025 - Despite the proven power of ...
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Angola's President Pledges $5 Million to Africa CDC to Strengthen Continental Health Security [press release]
In a landmark move for Africa's health future, H.E. João Lourenço, President of the Republic of Angola and Chairperson of the African Union, announced a voluntary contribution of USD 5 million to the ...
The WHO Is Fighting A Multi-Country Outbreak Of Cholera
A new outbreak in Angola , West Africa started on January 7, 2025, and it is likely to get worse as it spreads to more rural ...
Valneva Provides Update on ACIP Recommendation for its Chikungunya Vaccine IXCHIQ® Among U.S. Travelers
Valneva SE (Nasdaq: VALN; Euronext Paris: VLA), a specialty vaccine company, today announced that during its regular meeting on April 16, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) ...
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Africa CDC and WHO strengthen mpox response with updated strategy
Africa CDC and WHO have updated their joint Continental Response Plan for the mpox emergency as the disease continues to affect new areas.
Bavarian Nordic’s Chikungunya Vaccine Receives Recommendation from U.S. CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP)
Recommendation of first chikungunya vaccine for persons as young as 12 years old expands access for US travelers to regions with outbreak or ...
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CDC scientist says measles cases are likely being underreported
Measles cases are most likely being underreported in the United States, according to a senior scientist at the CDC. So far in 2025, 747 cases have been recorded in the U.S. with about three ...
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CDC says cruise ship health inspections continue despite half of staff being fired
However, the CDC is continuing the inspections under the Vessel Sanitation Program (VSP), according to a statement by an agency spokesperson to Food Safety News. “This work has not stopped ...
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Autism rates rise to 1 in 31 school-age children, CDC says
A new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found a dramatic rise in Autism diagnoses among children. NBC News’ Erika Edwards details the findings of the report. April 15, 2025 ...
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Africa CDC must become financially independent
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has emerged as a leader, having responded to emergencies, mobilized resources and coordinated vaccine distribution on the continent ...
No sign of Texas measles outbreak slowing, contrary to RFK Jr.’s claims
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has said the measles outbreak in Texas is starting to subside. But state data indicates there’s no ...