Why the mpox outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is worrying disease docs
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Viral Genetics Confirms What On-the-Ground Activists Knew Early in the Mpox Outbreak
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Viral Genetics Confirms What On-the-Ground Activists Knew Early in the Mpox Outbreak
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New "gene accordion" to explain global epidemic: It is still a mystery why the previously rare monkeypox virus suddenly spread worldwide ...
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Congo Republic declares mpox epidemic: In 2022, the WHO declared an outbreak that spread to Europe and North America a global health emergency.
nation.africa/africa/news/congo-republic-declares-mpox-epidemic-4601678
DRC is seeing its worst mpox outbreak — but has no vaccines or treatments yet. Why?
npr.org/sections/goatsandsoda/2024/04/26/1247460477/drc-is-seeing-its-worst-mpox-outbreak-but-has-no-vaccines-or-treatments-yet-why
Mpox: Researchers warn of new variant from Congo: Kinshasa - A new variant of the Mpox virus has emerged in the Congo, which, according to an international “Mpox ...
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Congo Spending a Quarter of Revenue on Security in War With Rebels: Democratic Republic of Congo’s government is hemorrhaging money as it tries to fight a series ...
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Apple accused by Congo over conflict minerals in iPhones: Lawyers representing DRC allege Apple’s products contain illegally exported minerals ...
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DR Congo presses Apple over minerals supply chain, lawyers say: Democratic Republic of Congo is pushing Apple Inc for more information about its supply chain ...
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Next Africa: Foreign Telecoms Firms Ordered to Pay Millions in Congo: Welcome to Next Africa, a twice-weekly newsletter on where the continent stands now — and ...
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Mineral resources from war zone: Democratic Republic of Congo accuses Apple of using "blood raw materials"
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South Africa extends troop deployment in Mozambique and Congo: South Africa's military will extend the deployment of its troops in conflict-hit Mozambique and ...
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Congo Republic declares mpox epidemic: Republic of the Congo has declared an epidemic of mpox after 19 cases were confirmed across five departments ...
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Kenya Airways says Congo is harassing airline after its staff detained
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More than 6,600 km separate Kinshasa in the Democratic Republic of Congo from Buriti, in Brazil.
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Fragments of bird flu virus genome found in pasteurized milk, FDA says: The test cannot tell if the virus is live. FDA still considers milk supply safe.
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Quick Glance: Key Insights on Bird Flu-Traced Milk Safety
- FDA confirms traces of bird flu in milk, but emphasizes low public risk.
- Although genetic material of the virus was found in milk, tests show no infectious or live form.
- Authorities have not conducted specific studies on bird flu inactivation in cow's milk through pasteurization.
- Experts stress that milk with bird flu traces is safe as long as it is pasteurized and sourced from infected cows.
Next Africa: Rwandan Meddling Fuels Decades-Old Congo Conflict: Welcome to Next Africa, a twice-weekly newsletter on where the continent stands now — and where ...
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MITRE says state hackers breached its network via Ivanti zero-days: The MITRE Corporation says a state-backed hacking group breached its systems in January 2024 ...
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Return of colonial-era statue to Congo fuels environmental revival: Joyful singing and cheers echoed around the hills surrounding a small village in western ...
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Quick Glance: Return of Colonial-Era Statue to Congo Sparks Environmental Revival
- Joyful singing and cheers filled a small village in western Democratic Republic of Congo as a procession emerged from an underground cave carrying an antique wooden figure of a Belgian colonial officer.
- The return of the 'Balot' sculpture, created during Belgium's brutal colonial rule in the 1930s, symbolizes resistance against colonization.
- The artist collective CATPC has advocated for the statue's return through years of activism, using proceeds from their art for reforestation projects in Lusanga.
- CATPC's efforts have already reforested 230 hectares around Lusanga, aiming to expand to 2,500 hectares to create a carbon sink, restore biodiversity, and mitigate the impacts of climate change.
Deforestation pushes animals in Uganda forest to eat virus-laden bat poo: The creatures shed light on how new viruses might spread from animals to humans ...
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Covid-19 update: 2383 new cases, 21 further deaths: There have been 2383 new cases of Covid-19 reported in the past week, and 21 further deaths attributed to the ...
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The vast ravines swallowing whole neighbourhoods around the world - BBC News: Huge gullies that open up suddenly, swallowing homes and businesses ...
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UN peacekeepers close base in preparation to leave DR Congo: The UN mission has been told to leave due to inefficiency in protecting civilians from armed ...
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Rare case presented: Man has Corona for 613 days and dies: In February 2022, a man becomes infected with the coronavirus and remains continuously positive until ...
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NHS rolls out new variant Covid vaccine as virus kills 100 a week: The new vaccination project started this week with jabs between now and June
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Giant virus attacks brain-eating amoeba: A mysterious group of viruses infects one of the deadliest human parasites. The virus particles are as big as some ...
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Suspected Islamist rebels kill at least 10 in eastern Congo: Suspected Islamist rebels killed at least 10 civilians in an attack on Friday near the city of Beni ...
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Congo Seeks Outside Advice on Imposing Cobalt Export Curbs: The Democratic Republic of Congo, the top cobalt producer, is sounding out advice from international ...
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Netherlands man battled COVID-19 for longest case ever recorded: A 72-year-old from the Netherlands was infected with COVID-19 for 613 days ...
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DR Congo landslide kills at least 12, more than 50 still missing: At least 12 people were killed and more than 50 are still missing after heavy rain caused a ...
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Infection drivers in the pandemic: How dangerous were supermarkets really during Corona?
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Paid articlePaid Tanzanian soldiers killed in DR Congo missile attack: Enemy mortar fire "fell near the camp where they were staying," says a southern African military force.
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Cisco warns of large-scale brute-force attacks against VPN services: Cisco warns about a large-scale credential brute-forcing campaign targeting VPN and SSH ...
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Corona pandemic: The mysterious case of a man who was corona-positive for 613 days
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As bird flu spreads in cows, here are 4 big questions scientists are trying to answer
npr.org/sections/health-shots/2024/04/26/1247479100/bird-avian-flu-cows-cattle-milk-virus-unanswered-questions
Quick Glance: Unanswered Inquiries Regarding Advancing Avian Flu in U.S. Cows
- The advancing spread of avian flu in U.S. dairy cattle continues to raise numerous questions. Scientists emphasize the minimal risk to humans, but uncertainties persist regarding the dissemination and impact of the virus.
- Despite confirming the virus in nine states and over 30 herds, the actual scope of spread remains ambiguous due to insufficient testing.
- Researchers express concerns about potential public health implications, the infectivity of the virus in milk, and its transmission. Only one human infection has been officially recorded amid the ongoing outbreak.
- Experts hold differing views on the human risks as the virus persists among cows. The mutation possibility poses a potential threat to human health.
UK minister appears to mix up Rwanda and Congo on Question Time: Chris Philp gets confused over neighbouring countries when discussing government’s Rwanda ...
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Microsoft: APT28 hackers exploit Windows flaw reported by NSA: Microsoft warns that the Russian APT28 threat group exploits a Windows Print Spooler ...
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Stokies can book eighth Covid jab - from today: The Spring Covid vaccination programme starts next week
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'One of the greatest achievements of medical science': Vaccines saved almost 20,000 lives in NSW during early
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Bird Flu Is Infecting More Mammals. What Does That Mean for Us?: H5N1, an avian flu virus, has killed tens of thousands of marine mammals, and infiltrated ...
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Did chicken feces in feed transmit bird flu to cows?: Feces and waste in feed may have triggered the mysterious bird flu outbreak in dairy cows ...
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UN chief appeals for more attention for eastern DRC | Africanews: Please let this war end': Despair at camp for displaced people in DRC, as UN human rights chief ...
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US must boost Africa ties to secure key minerals, report says: The U.S. must boost commercial ties with African countries to curb reliance on China for supplies ...
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Repeat drug offender started abusing cough mixture at 14; DRC numbers highest since 2008
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Hepatitis B: Hepatitis B is a viral infection that attacks the liver and can cause both acute and chronic disease.
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Quick Glance: Hepatitis B Prevention and Treatment
- Hepatitis B is a liver infection caused by the hepatitis B virus, which can be acute or chronic. It can lead to fatal outcomes like cirrhosis and liver cancer.
- The infection spreads through infected body fluids like blood, saliva, vaginal fluids, and semen, as well as from mother to child. A safe and effective vaccine provides nearly 100% protection against the virus.
- Transmission commonly occurs from mother to child or through contact with infected blood. Symptoms range from jaundice to abdominal pain and vomiting. Chronic hepatitis B can lead to cirrhosis and liver cancer.
- Treatment for hepatitis B includes medications for chronic cases and vaccination for prevention. The World Health Organization advocates for prevention, diagnosis, and treatment measures to halt the spread of the disease and achieve elimination by 2030.
Takeaways from AP report on how the search for the coronavirus origins turned toxic
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Rwandan Meddling Is Deepening Congo's Deadly Conflict: Fighting involves scores of armed groups, deep ethnic tensions and at least five national armies ...
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Congo brings back the death penalty: And it is cracking down on government critics
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Zijin cooperating with Congo probe after radiation detected in cobalt load: Chinese mining giant Zijin Mining said on Tuesday it would cooperate with authorities ...
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Spread of bird flu among species, countries ‘definitely cause for concern’ - NZ virologist
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WHO sounds alarm about 'animal pandemic': bird flu is spreading: Bird flu is being detected in more and more mammals. In March 2024, the H5N1 pathogen was ...
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Quick Glance: H5N1 Strain of Bird Flu in Milk from Infected Cows, WHO Reports
- The H5N1 bird flu virus strain has been detected in very high concentrations in raw milk from infected animals, the WHO said, though the survival time of the virus in milk is unknown.
- Since 2020, the number of outbreaks in birds has exponentially increased, along with infections in mammals.
- Deaths of millions of poultry, along with infections in wild birds and land and marine mammals, have been reported.
- Transmission from bird to cow, cow to cow, and cow to bird have been recorded, suggesting possible new transmission routes for the virus.
Bombs and viruses: The shadowy history of Israel’s attacks on Iranian soil: From cyberattacks and assassinations to drone strikes, Israel-linked plots have ...
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Dairy cattle must be tested for bird flu before moving between states, agriculture officials say
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LastPass: Hackers targeted employee in failed deepfake CEO call: LastPass revealed this week that threat actors targeted one of its employees in a voice phishing ...
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DR Congo: Infectious disease experts coordinate efforts against Monkey Pox | Africanews
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25 civilians killed in militia attack in eastern Congo: The death toll from an attack in a village in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo's Ituri province rose ...
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COVID Patient’s Infection Lasts Record 613 Days—and Accumulated Over 50 Mutations
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Scientists say USDA is sharing too little data too slowly on H5N1 flu: When the US Department of Agriculture announced late Sunday that it had publicly posted ...
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Quartz, cobalt, and the waste we leave behind: Three books reveal just how tragic a toll the materials we rely on take for humans and the environment.
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Elevated mpox cases spur efforts to avoid summer spread: Mpox cases have been elevated since October, with an average of roughly 200 monthly cases detected per ...
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After monkey bite in Hong Kong: man becomes infected with extremely rare virus: The monkeys in the popular Kam Shan Country Park in Hong Kong are not only ...
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Why guns won’t settle the DR Congo conflict: Ms Keita emphasised the significance of a political process that addresses the root causes of the conflict ...
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Bird Flu Detected in a Person in Texas: What We Know So Far: A person tested positive for avian influenza after being exposed to cows thought to be infected with ...
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Quick Glance: H5N1: Avian Influenza Virus Jumps from Cattle to Humans
- H5N1 transmitted from cattle to humans for the first time, implications unclear.
- Unexpected spread of infection among cattle prompts discussion on possible transmission routes.
- Risk of a pandemic from H5N1 in humans remains low, but new risks emerge from infection in domesticated animals.
- Virus behaves differently in cattle than previously known, potential impacts and transmission routes are being investigated.
COVID vaccines not linked to cardiac death in young people: CDC study: A Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) study has found that mRNA vaccines for ...
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From ‘sorcerer’ and illegal immigrant to Cannes and the Oscars: this filmmaker’s remarkable path to success
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Here's what worries scientists about bird flu's spread among cattle: Avian influenza is still spreading among dairy cattle. Scientists are paying close attention ...
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DRC Consul-General nominee, Charles Githinji, equates GDP to population: His response deemed surprising for a Consul-General nominee, underscores the expectation ...
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Some 15 dead in eastern DR Congo attacks: "For a month our neighbourhood has been the victim of repeated ADF attacks," said Antoine Kambale ...
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WHO chief scientist calls for increased monitoring and preparation for highly pathogenic bird flu
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Respiratory syncytial virus, few Covid-19 cases and H1N1 viruses attributed to recent flu-like symptoms: NICD
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More than 150 people in West Virginia exposed to measles: Health officials : The first case of measles since 2009 was recently identified in the state.
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Pfizer RSV shot meets goals in trial of high-risk adults under age 60: Pfizer said on Tuesday its respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine Abrysvo was well ...
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Dengue cases top 5.2 million in the Americas as outbreak passes yearly record, PAHO says
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US government will require more testing, tracking of bird flu in dairy cows: The US Department of Agriculture said Wednesday that it is issuing a federal order ...
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Uhuru, his 'traitors' and shaky peace bid: Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has teeming oratory skills. His words often come with heavy meanings ...
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Inspired by his father Ouma’s success, Kasujja eyes world title:
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Soldiers and militia turn on civilians in encircled DR Congo's Goma city: Goma has a resident population of one million, with another million displaced by ...
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Ukraine opens embassies in Ivory Coast, DRC: Ukraine has opened an embassy in Ivory Coast, a day after opening an embassy in the Democratic Republic of the Congo ...
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Genocide in Rwanda: “We Germans helped far too late”: It is the 30th anniversary of the genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda. Our author spoke to an eyewitness ...
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Quick Glance: Survivor's Account of the Rwandan Genocide
- The 30th anniversary of the Rwandan genocide is approaching on April 6.
- Paul Rusesabagina shares his harrowing experiences after being released from prison.
- The 1994 genocide continues to shape the lives of many Rwandans.
- Rusesabagina emphasizes the importance of resilience and the power of words in the face of oppression.
Scientists report longest known ‘extreme’ Covid infection in 72-year-old man: Prolonged infection leads to emergence of novel immune-evasive variant in patient
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Rwanda marks 30 years of reconciliation after genocide, but major challenges remain
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FBI found it ‘alarming’ that Fauci-funded virus research at Wuhan lab would leave no trace of ‘human manipulation’
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