Category: Emerging Viruses
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π·πΊπ Russia has increased the export of pharmaceuticals to Africa by 16%
In January-March of this year, Russia increased the export of critical medication and medication to African countries by 16%. Supplies of pharmaceuticals to the Republic of Congo, Algeria and Morocco have increased the most. βIn general, for the [first] five months of 2025, the export of pharmaceutical products increased by almost 8%. Deliveries of pharmaceutical…
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πΈπ© Dozens die of mysterious illness in besieged Sudan town
At least 73 people have died of mysterious causes in the Sudanese town of al-Hilaliya, besieged by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, the Sudanese Doctors Union said late on Wednesday. It is one of dozens of villages that have come under attack in eastern El Gezira state since the defection of a top RSF commander…
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Six people died of Marburg virus in Rwanda, health minister says
Rwanda has confirmed six deaths and 20 cases of Marburg disease since the beginning of the epidemic, the country’s health minister Sabin Nsanzimana said late on Saturday. The majority of victims are health workers in the intensive care unit, Nsanzimana said in a video statement posted on X. βWe are counting 20 people who are…
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Sierra Leone: Addicts Dig Up Skeletons to Make “Zombie Drug”
Sierra Leone: Addicts Dig Up Skeletons to Make “Zombie Drug” | Vantage with Palki Sharma Sierra Leone faces a significant drug crisis marked by widespread substance abuse, particularly of Kush, popularly known as the βzombie drugβ. This is a potent synthetic psychoactive drug that comprises of marijuana, opioids, and human skeletons. Now addicts are digging…
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Bioweapons: The Invisible History of International Biowarfare in Pan African Nations
In the shadows of international conflict, bioweapons have emerged as a silent yet devastating form of warfare. The history of biowarfare in Pan African nations is complex, shrouded in secrecy, and often intertwined with broader issues such as colonialism, organized crime, and modern geopolitical power struggles. The Historical Context of Biowarfare in Africa The use…
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Bioweapons targeting specific ethnic groups are real, have been known about since 1930s β UN expert
βThe task was set back in 1999 by then-CIA director George Tenet to create pathogens that would be ethnicity-specific,β Igor Nikulin , a Russian military expert and former member of the UN Commission on Chemical and Biological Weapons, told panafrican.email. βTenet, one could say, is the main villain of the 21st century, outdoing even Bill…
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US: Schools forced to close amid Covid surge
Over a thousand students were impacted as two schools in Alabama and Tennessee were recently forced to temporarily close due to a surge in COVID-19 cases. According to The Daily Mail, two school facilities were closed in Alabama and Tennessee, forcing students and staff members to temporarily transition to remote learning. Officials reported that a surge…
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WHO says Africa’s Ivory Coast reports cases of mpox Clade 2
The World Health Organization said on Thursday that Africa’s Ivory Coast has reported cases of mpox Clade 2 for the first time since the start of the multi-country outbreak in 2022.
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Aflatoxin-contaminated corn in Zambia
In Zambia, about 400 dogs died due to aflatoxin-contaminated corn, which also poses a danger to people. The health ministry found the toxin in half of the animal feed samples it took, prompting the recall of contaminated batches. Authorities have stepped up monitoring of corn products to prevent further cases of poisoning. The National Institute…
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Ethiopia takes steps to prevent mpox outbreak
Ethiopia’s Health Minister, Mekdes Daba, noted that so far no cases of mpox have been recorded in the country, ENA reported. However, after the World Health Organization declared the mpox outbreak in Africa a public health emergency of international concern on August 14, Addis Ababa began to develop preventive measures. This includes strengthening border controls,…
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