WHO seeks $1.5bn to tackle global health challenges in 2025

WHO seeks .5bn to tackle global health challenges in 2025

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has launched a $1.5 billion Health Emergency Appeal (HEA) for 2025 to support life-saving health interventions worldwide. WHO’s Director-General, Tedros Ghebreyesus, made the call on Thursday in a statement outlining the critical priorities and resources needed to address 42 ongoing health emergencies. Mr Ghebreyesus said this includes 17 Grade 3 … Read more

WHO appeals for $1.5 billion to tackle ‘unprecedented’ global health crisis

WHO appeals for .5 billion to tackle ‘unprecedented’ global health crisis

GENEVA —  The World Health Organization appealed Thursday for $1.5 billion for emergency operations this year, warning that conflict, climate change, epidemics and displacement had converged to create an “unprecedented global health crisis.” The U.N. health agency estimated that health crises would leave 305 million people in need of urgent humanitarian assistance this year. “WHO … Read more

What is Dinga, Dinga, the excessive body shaking disease leaving people in Uganda sick? – Firstpost

What is Dinga, Dinga, the excessive body shaking disease leaving people in Uganda sick? – Firstpost

A bizarre and unsettling disease has taken hold in Uganda, leaving hundreds of people, mostly women and children, shaken—literally. Known as ‘Dinga Dinga’,  which translates to “shaking like dancing” in the local dialect, is a mysterious illness that causes uncontrollable body shaking and difficulties in walking. Though it has yet to cause any deaths, the … Read more

Congo says it’s ‘on alert’ over mystery flu-like disease that killed dozens

Congo says it’s ‘on alert’ over mystery flu-like disease that killed dozens

KINSHASA, CONGO —  Public health officials in Africa urged caution Thursday as Congo’s health minister said the government was on alert over a mystery flu-like disease that in recent weeks killed dozens of people. Jean Kaseya, the head of Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, told reporters that more details about the disease should … Read more

From Africa to Sweden and now Pakistan, how mpox is spreading across the globe – Firstpost

From Africa to Sweden and now Pakistan, how mpox is spreading across the globe – Firstpost

Mpox, a viral infection that spreads through close contact, has been declared a global health emergency for the second time in two years. The World Health Organization (WHO) on Wednesday issued its highest level of alert for the viral disease, noting that more than 14,000 cases and 524 deaths in Africa this year have already … Read more

In Graphics | A simple guide to understanding mpox – Firstpost

In Graphics | A simple guide to understanding mpox – Firstpost

The World Health Organization has declared the spread of mpox a global health hazard and has warned that the virus might ultimately cross international borders. On Friday, Sweden announced that it had recorded its first case amid scientists being concerned about the spread of a new version of the disease. Let’s take a closer look read … Read more

How Pakistan’s Peshawar has emerged as mpox ‘epicentre’ – Firstpost

How Pakistan’s Peshawar has emerged as mpox ‘epicentre’ – Firstpost

Mpox has been declared a global health emergency for the second time in two years. A new form of the virus, clade lb, has triggered global concern as it seems to be spreading quickly and little is known about the strain. The virus has spread to several countries outside Africa. This includes Pakistan, which reported … Read more

How bad is it? – Firstpost

How bad is it? – Firstpost

The World Health Organization has declared that a recent outbreak of mpox represents a global health emergency for the second time in two years. A more deadly and contagious variant of the virus has claimed the lives of over 600 people since the beginning of 2024. Besides Africa, new cases have also been reported in Europe … Read more

How does it spread, what are the symptoms to watch out for? – Firstpost

How does it spread, what are the symptoms to watch out for? – Firstpost

Mpox was declared a global emergency last month, requiring urgent action to curb the virus’ transmission. The highly contagious virus has been spreading rapidly to other countries, including Sweden, Thailand, Singapore, Pakistan and others. India, too, has recorded a suspected case of monkeypox in a man who travelled recently from a country suffering an outbreak. … Read more

Nigeria, eight other African countries to receive Mpox vaccine

Nigeria, eight other African countries to receive Mpox vaccine

To control the growing threat of the Mpox virus, the Access and Allocation Mechanism (AAM) for Mpox has allocated 899,000 vaccine doses to Nigeria and eight other African countries with high infection rates. This was disclosed in a joint statement by the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention on Thursday. AAM is a framework … Read more