An American aid worker who tested positive for Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo last week may not be transferred to Kenya for treatment. This development alleviates concerns regarding the US-backed quarantine facility in Nanyuki.The patient, affiliated with the Christian humanitarian organization Samaritan's Purse, contracted the virus while working
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DRC Ebola Outbreak: Nearly 300 Infected Patients Missing as Cases Rise
Nearly 300 people who tested positive for Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo remain unaccounted for, as highlighted by Africa’s leading public health official.Dr. Jean Kaseya, director general of the Africa CDC, emphasized that the ongoing humanitarian crisis has left over 1 million people in inaccessible camps, complicating
Argentina withdraws from World Health Organization
Argentina has officially declared its intention to withdraw from the World Health Organization (WHO), a move that raises concerns about the future of global public health coordination. This announcement, made on Wednesday, mirrors a similar decision made by the United States last month. Both nations are currently under far-right leadership, with
US withdrawal from WHO: Implications for global health and Africa
In a significant geopolitical shift, the United States has announced its decision to withdraw from the World Health Organization (WHO), a move that is poised to have profound implications for global health, particularly in developing countries. As one of the largest financial contributors to the WHO, the US exit raises
Kenyatta University VC and council replaced over land row
Vice Chancellor Professor Wainaina addressed students in tears saying he refused to cede KU land The state has moved to replace Kenyatta University Vice Chancellor Professor Wainaina and the University Council over their refusal to cede unutilized land belonging to the institution for what it calls strategic investment. However Higher