https://www.bizcommunity.com/414/151.html East Africa Infectious diseases news 15 Infectious Diseases news - East Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/res/img/logo.gif https://www.bizcommunity.com/414/151.html en-us Mon, 06 Apr 2026 20:49:12 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/novartis-new-drug-more-than-97-effective-at-treating-malaria-407009a As it presented final-stage trial results, Novartis said the new antimalarial drug it is developing is as effective as existing treatments and could help tackle rising drug resistance. The drug, ganaplacide/lumefantrine or GanLum, was created by the company and the Medicines for Malaria Venture, a non-profit. 1-263265 Thu, 13 Nov 2025 13:02:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Infectious Diseases East Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/biovac-boosts-africas-vaccine-capacity-with-new-lab-730062a With a little help from the Gates Foundation, Biovac will boost Africa’s vaccine manufacturing capacity with its newly opened product development laboratory in Cape Town. “For millions of people across the continent, it brings the promise of faster, more reliable access to lifesaving vaccines — developed and produced in Africa, for Africa,” said Gates Foundation CEO Mark Suzman. 1-263072 Thu, 06 Nov 2025 13:01:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Infectious Diseases East Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/nigerian-doctors-take-up-strike-action-over-wages-and-welfare-732672a Frontline doctors in Nigeria's public hospitals began a five-day strike over unpaid allowances and unresolved welfare concerns, their union said. 1-261412 Mon, 15 Sep 2025 07:46:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Infectious Diseases East Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/cholera-in-northwest-nigeria-limited-healthcare-access-leaves-communities-at-risk-735932a A cholera outbreak in the Bukkuyum district of Zamfara state, northwest Nigeria, has claimed at least eight lives and infected over 200 people across 11 communities, residents and local officials said, as limited healthcare access and insecurity exacerbate the crisis. 1-260862 Thu, 28 Aug 2025 10:00:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Infectious Diseases East Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/diphtheria-outbreak-in-somalia-worsens-with-vaccine-shortages-624181a Diphtheria cases and deaths have risen sharply this year in Somalia, where the response has been curtailed by vaccine shortages and US aid cuts, Somali officials said. 1-260531 Tue, 19 Aug 2025 11:02:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Infectious Diseases East Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/151/238041.html The World Health Organization (WHO) said on Tuesday, 2 May, it had found after a risk assessment that there was a "moderate risk" related to the seizure of a public health laboratory in Sudan's capital Khartoum by one of the warring parties. 1-238041 Tue, 02 May 2023 13:14:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Infectious Diseases East Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/151/219448.html The 25 August marks the first anniversary of a milestone that took over 30 years to achieve. Africa being free from polio - a disease that has caused death and paralysis throughout recorded history. 1-219448 Fri, 27 Aug 2021 07:20:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Infectious Diseases East Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/15/218861.html The earth is a sphere: this is an incontrovertible fact. Reputable newspapers do not publish articles contesting this. That there are people who think the earth is flat doesn't make this worthy of debate: their belief is simply false. 1-218861 Tue, 10 Aug 2021 18:05:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Infectious Diseases East Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/1/399/218705.html Mattel's new collection of Barbie 'role model' dolls showcases six women in the field of medicine who have worked tirelessly in the fight against Covid-19. Honoured with a one-of-a-kind doll made in their likeness, the six experts in the fields are being highlighted for making a positive impact in their communities, inspiring current and future generations for years to come. 1-218705 Thu, 05 Aug 2021 08:25:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Infectious Diseases East Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/151/218382.html In 2016, the World Health Organisation (WHO) set an ambitious target to eliminate viral hepatitis by 2030. This was followed by commitments from governments - including African countries - to develop national strategic plans for viral hepatitis and earmark resources to eliminate the disease. 1-218382 Tue, 27 Jul 2021 14:33:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Infectious Diseases East Africa