 "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
NAIROBI, KENYA — The spread of a mosquito in East Africa that thrives in urban areas and is immune to insecticide is fueling a surge in malaria that could reverse decades of progress against the disease, experts say. Africa accounted for about 95% of the 249 million malaria cases and 608,000 deaths worldwide in 2022, … Read more
 "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")
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")
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
Pawstudios Africa, a Lagos-based incubator hub that advances African storytelling and creativity through diverse arts and culture programs, is set to host the Lagos Fringe 2024. Lagos Fringe is an open-access multidisciplinary arts festival where producers, culture advocates, exhibitors, and performers showcase their works to a diverse audience consisting of local and international audiences, venue … Read more
Ukraine’s supporters say it’s proof that the body is “fractured” and unable to react to global crises. “Like all multilateral organizations in this day and age, the FATF is fractured in matters of geopolitics,” said Tom Keatinge, the director of the center for finance and security at the Royal United Services Institute. “If international bodies … Read more
NEW DELHI: A new study in Kenya has found that despite an overall decline in malaria cases, recent trends in rainfall and temperatures driven by climate change could have helped create conditions conducive for mosquito breeding, thereby significantly increasing disease risk in northern regions. Researchers found that while overall malaria prevalence in the African country … Read more
A horrifying chapter in Kenya’s history was uncovered when authorities raided the Good News International Ministries (GNIM), led by self-proclaimed pastor Paul Nthenge Mackenzie. Mackenzie convinced over 400 people, including children, to starve themselves to death in preparation for what he described as the ‘end of the world’. The discovery of mass graves shocked the … Read more
NAIROBI, KENYA — More than 400 delegates and organizations working in Africa’s farming sector are in Nairobi, Kenya, this week to discuss how digital agriculture can improve the lives of farmers and the continent’s food system. Tech innovators discussed the need for increased funding, especially for women. In past decades, African farmers have struggled to … Read more
