GENEVA, The World Health Organization warned that growing unrest in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo was disrupting efforts to rein in an Ebola outbreak, threatening gains made in fighting the deadly virus.The security situation in the Ebola-hit Be…
Month: December 2018
TUNISIA COASTGUARD RESCUES 45 MIGRANTS
TUNIS, The Tunisian coastguard on Sunday rescued 45 migrants near the Kerkennah Islands off the country’s eastern coast, the National Guard said.The migrants, mostly from sub-Saharan Africa, were found “in good health” after their boat broke down near …
Chaos, Anger, Confusion Mar DR Congo’s Long Awaited National Poll
JOHANNESBURG Officials in the Democratic Republic of Congo counted millions of votes Monday, the day after an election marred by massive irregularities, including alleged errors in the voter roll, technical problems and delayed or missing polling mater…
Report of the Ministerial Committee chaired by Vice-Prime Minister Jeewa-Daureeawoo
Government took note of the Report of the Ministerial Committee, chaired by the Vice-Prime Minister, Minister of Local Government and Outer Islands, Minister of Gender Equality, Child Development and Family Welfare, Mrs F. Jeewa-Daureeawoo, which was s…
WHO AFRO Outbreaks and Other Emergencies, Week 52: 22 – 28 December 2018 Data as reported by 17:00; 28 December 2018
This Weekly Bulletin focuses on selected acute public health emergencies occurring in the WHO African Region. The WHO Health Emergencies Programme (WHE) is currently monitoring 59 events in the region. This week’s edition covers key ongoing events, inc…
Nigeria Targets 26M People in Yellow Fever Campaign
ABUJA A vaccination center in Nigeria’s capital, Abuja, is swarming with people, a sign that Nigeria’s campaign to vaccinate more people against yellow fever appears to be making headway.As part of the effort, Nigeria’s government partnered with the Wo…