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Australia won’t have ‘green steel’ to itself. Africa is poised to become a global hub

Australia is at the forefront of efforts to turn steelmaking green.

The Conversation

African health officials call for solidarity not travel bans over mpox outbreak

Head of Africa CDC Jean Kaseya urges international community to support rollout of testing and vaccinations

The Guardian - UK

Mpox alert! Country-wise confirmed cases of new strain

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has declared mpox a global health emergency amid an outbreak of the virus triggered by a new strain, spreading to different parts of Africa and even beyond the continent.

The Times of India

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False claims after killing of boy in Spain echo Southport far-right misinformation

False information about suspect spreads on social media after stabbing of 11-year-old as he played football

The Guardian - UK

Qatar Airways acquires a 25% stake in the private African carrier Airlink

Qatar Airways has acquired a 25% stake in the private African carrier Airlink

The Independent UK

'Is mpox another Covid-19 - the answer is clearly no' - WHO chief

Health authorities in Europe are on alert after a case of the clade 1b variant was confirmed last week in Sweden and linked to a growing outbreak in Africa

Evening Standard

Congo To Receive First Mpox Vaccine Doses Next Week

Congo set to receive mpox vaccines with U.S. aid as WHO declares global emergency. New strain spreading in Africa, affecting children. Sweden reports first...

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Ayurveda’s shield against Mpox: Harnessing global herbal wisdom to prevent modern epidemics

In a world still reeling from recent global health crises, the emergence of new epidemics like Mpox serves as a stark reminder of our vulnerability. Mpox, a viral disease caused by the Monkeypox virus, has become a growing concern, with over 99,000 cases reported across 116 nations and 208 fatalities…

The Times of India

Mpox Cases Rise In DR Congo As Country Awaits Vaccines

Cases of the mpox virus are rising in Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), as the central African country awaits vaccines from the United States and Japan, the health minister said on Monday.

International Business Times

The Guardian view on Africa’s mpox outbreak: Covid lessons need to be learned

Editorial: It is in everybody’s interest that wealthy nations do a better job at getting vaccines and assistance to where they are needed most

The Guardian - UK

The WHO has declared Mpox a ‘public health emergency of international concern.’ Is it time to worry?

On Aug. 14, the World Health Organization (WHO) classified Mpox virus, which is surging across several African countries, as a “public health emergency of international concern.” This action will help mobilize global and regional public health resources to better monitor and respond to the threats posed.

The Conversation

Malawi receives an insurance payout of $11.2 million for El Nino-linked drought disaster

The Malawian government has received an insurance payout of $11.2 million for a crippling El-Nino-linked drought that led the southern African nation to declare a state of disaster earlier this year

The Independent UK

Mosquitoes use gut bacteria to fight the malaria they transmit – scientists are exploring how to use this to end the disease

The months of September to May are an unfortunate season in South Africa: malaria season. The mosquito-borne disease is found in the north-eastern districts of KwaZulu-Natal, Mpumalanga and Limpopo provinces.

The Conversation

Sean Strickland reacts to Dricus Du Plessis’ win vs. Israel Adesanya: ‘Time for war Dutch man’

Sean Strickland is ready to exact his revenge against Dricus Du Plessis – on home soil.

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The Conversation

Genetically modified mosquitoes and malaria in Africa: top scientist shares latest advances

Every year, mosquitoes kill more people than any other animal. According to the World Malaria Report (2023), the African continent bears the brunt of the most deadly mosquito-borne disease, malaria. Africa has 94% of the cases and 95% of the deaths.

The Guardian - UK

‘A revolution is building’: can young people force change across Africa?

Africa has the youngest population of any continent, and recent protests in Kenya, Nigeria and Uganda suggest growing youth disillusionment. Will they be able to turn discontent into action?

Newcastle Herald

Mpox cases in Hunter New England revealed, as Africa concern mounts

Mpox 'a relative' of the virus that caused smallpox.

The Guardian - UK

Monday briefing: Mpox has been detected in Europe – but the real emergency is in Africa

In today’s newsletter: With a deadly surge in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the first case in Sweden, we look at how the disease is spreading, who’s at risk and what’s being done to stop it

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Kenyan film explores the struggles of motherhood and mental health in Africa

Poignant Kenyan short film Act of Love, screened in Nairobi this week, is on a mission to raise awareness about maternal mental health in Africa – with a special focus on postpartum depression. Inspired by a true story, the film has spent the past year touring film festivals across the…

The Independent UK

Dricus Du Plessis submits Israel Adesanya to retain title in UFC 305 grudge match

The South African beat the Nigerian-born New Zealander in round four, marking a successful first defence of the middleweight belt

Salon

Mpox outbreak is a health equity problem

While WHO and Africa CDC declare public health emergencies over mpox, questions of vaccine access are critical

The Independent UK

Mpox: People urged to get vaccine before travelling to impacted areas of Africa

European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control says more important cases in Europe is ‘highly likely’

Radio France Internationale

More Than 18,700 Mpox Cases Detected In Africa Since January: Health Agency

A total of 18,737 suspected or confirmed cases of mpox were reported in Africa since the beginning of the year, including 1,200 cases in one week alone, the African Union health agency said Saturday.

France 24

What do we know about the resurgence of mpox in Africa?

Cases of mpox, formerly known as monkeypox, have been detected in Sweden and Pakistan, just days after the World Health Organization declared a global health emergency in response to the resurgence of cases in Africa. The current outbreak is centered on the Democratic Republic of Congo, where the disease has…

Al Jazeera

How far has mpox spread and how can you protect yourself?

Sweden and Pakistan have both reported cases of mpox days after the WHO declared the virus an ’emergency’.

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