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Moderna Suspends Plans for Vaccine Production Facility in Kenya Amid Declining Demand

US biotech firm Moderna has decided to put its plans for constructing a vaccine plant in Kenya on hold, signalling

Alarming Rise of New Drug "Kush" is Causing Havoc in West Africa
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Sierra Leone Declares National Emergency on Kush Drug

Sierra Leone’s President, Julius Maada Bio, has declared a national emergency on substance abuse, particularly focusing on the rising use

African Health Ministers Pledge to End Malaria Deaths
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African Health Ministers Pledge to End Malaria Deaths

Ministers of Health from African countries grappling with the highest burden of malaria have made a steadfast commitment to intensify

AfDB Funds $12M African Pharmaceutical Technology Foundation in Rwanda
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Rwanda: AfDB Funds $12M African Pharmaceutical Technology Foundation

The African Development Fund has approved a grant of $11.96 million to expedite the establishment of the African Pharmaceutical Technology

Mauritius Quarantines Norwegian Cruise Ship
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Mauritius Quarantines Norwegian Cruise Ship

The Mauritius Ports Authority (MPA) has taken a precautionary measure by denying docking access to a Norwegian cruise ship, the

Africa CDC Announces Pooled Medicines Procurement
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Africa CDC Announces Pooled Medicines Procurement

  The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has unveiled a groundbreaking initiative during the recently concluded

Cameroon Launches Groundbreaking First Routine Malaria Vaccination Rollout
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Cameroon Launches Groundbreaking First Routine Malaria Vaccination Rollout

Cameroon has embarked on a historic journey by initiating the world’s first routine malaria vaccination program, poised to make a

WHO and Partners Collaborate to Combat Cholera Outbreak in Zambia
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WHO and Partners Collaborate to Combat Cholera Outbreak in Zambia

The cholera outbreak in Zambia is rapidly spreading, prompting intensified efforts to save lives and curb the disease’s transmission. A

Nigeria, Lagos State Bans Styrofoam and Single-Use Plastics
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Nigeria, Lagos State Bans Styrofoam and Single-Use Plastics

Lagos State has taken a decisive step towards environmental sustainability by enforcing a ban on Styrofoam and single-use plastics. The

Alarming Rise of New Drug "Kush" is Causing Havoc in West Africa
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Alarming Rise of New Drug “Kush” is Causing Havoc in West Africa

In West Africa, a new drug called “kush” is causing widespread havoc, particularly in Sierra Leone, where it is estimated