Nigeriens getting vaccinated against Meningitis as epidemic death toll climbs/in /by
..the vast vaccination campaign launched in Niamey, the country's capital, by the WHO hopes to reverse the contagion curve.
Meningitis: Urgent vaccination campaign launched in Niger/in /by
By mid-April, the country recorded 2012 cases with 123 deaths according to World health organization. Last year, when 1,389 cases were recorded, with 72 deaths in the first 16 weeks of the year.
Critically endangered mountain bongos released into the wild in Kenya/in /by
Mountain bongos were once common in Kenya, especially in the Mt. Kenya forest but there are now so few that they're classified as "critically endangered" by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)
Kenya declares public holiday to mourn flood victims/in /by
Kenya, along with other parts of East Africa, has been overwhelmed by floods. More than 235,000 people are displaced and living in dozens of camps.
AstraZeneca withdraws its Covid-19 vaccine from sale/in /by
The vaccine, initially approved in January 2021, faced safety concerns over rare blood clots, prompting various countries to halt its use temporarily.
Global weather crisis: From Brazil to Houston and Asia, extreme weather grips the Globe/in /by
Some climate scientists say it's difficult for them to remember that so much of the planet experienced such extreme weather at the same time.
UN General Assembly declares May 25 as World Football Day/in /by
The resolution underscores football's unparalleled global impact, transcending boundaries of culture, language, and socio-economic status.
Gaza crisis deepens amid Rafah takeover/in /by
With the situation on the ground rapidly deteriorating, the international community faces mounting pressure to intervene and prevent further suffering in Gaza.
Cruise ship worker accused of stabbing 3 people with scissors on board vessel bound for Alaska/in /by
The U.S. attorney's office charged him with assaulting them with a dangerous weapon in a maritime area. Court records online don't show if he has a lawyer yet.
Cholera cases surge in Kenya amidst flooding crisis/in /by
The World Health Organization (WHO) warns of the escalating risk of water-borne diseases and underscores the urgent need for coordinated action.