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Almost 10,000 flee Sudan for Central African Republic, prompting concerns over disease outbreaks and malnutrition

Almost 10,000 flee Sudan for Central African Republic, prompting concerns over disease outbreaks and malnutrition

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UN officials who recently visited a border town in the Central African Republic have reported that approximately 9,700 people have fled Sudan and entered the country so far. The officials anticipate that more refugees will continue to arrive. A third … Continue reading Almost 10,000 flee Sudan for Central African Republic, prompting concerns over disease outbreaks and malnutrition

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Tanzania confirms first-ever Marburg Virus Disease outbreak with five fatalities

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On Wednesday, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced that Tanzania has confirmed its first-ever cases of Marburg Virus Disease. Laboratory tests were conducted in the country’s northwest Kagera region, after eight people developed symptoms of the “highly virulent” disease, including … Continue reading Tanzania confirms first-ever Marburg Virus Disease outbreak with five fatalities