Shortage of cholera vaccines forces WHO shift to single-dose approach

Oct 24, 2022

Since January this year, 29 countries have reported cholera cases, including Haiti, Malawi and Syria which are facing large outbreaks. In comparison, in the...

Global cholera surge likely accelerated by climate change, warns WHO

Dec 17, 2022

"The situation is quite unprecedented, for not only we are seeing more outbreaks, but these outbreaks are larger and more deadly than the ones...

US vows to curb Ebola outbreak in African countries

Feb 16, 2021

Washington [US], February 17 : The United States will do everything to stop the outbreaks of Ebola disease in African countries, said House spokeswoman...

Early evidence shows COVID-19 outbreaks not spreading in US schools as feared: Experts

Sep 24, 2020

Washington [US], September 24 : As schools across the US opened last month, public health experts have found little evidence that the coronavirus is...

Afghanistan gripped by multiple disease outbreaks

Aug 10, 2022

Washington [US], August 10 : Afghanistan is facing multiple disease outbreaks, including Acute Watery Diarrhea (AWD), measles, Congo fever, dengue fever, and Covid-19, media...

Afghanistan likely to plunge into civil war after Taliban's victory: Expert

Aug 14, 2021

Washington [US], August 14 : A Taliban's victory does not mean a "better future" for Afghanistan as there could be local outbreaks of civil...