Brazilian scientists break genetic code of Zika protein
Brazilian researchers have described the three-dimensional structure of the NS5 protein responsible for the replication…
Browsing: Yellow fever
The yellow fever outbreak in Angola and Democratic Republic of the Congo ends
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) declared the end of the yellow fever outbreak in…
Zika mosquitoes quickly invade, adapt to new climates
The Zika-bearing mosquito Aedes aegypti is not only spreading rapidly but has shown a remarkable…
Millions vaccinated against yellow fever in Africa in record time – UN health agency
Together with its partners, the United Nations health agency has vaccinated more than 7.7 million…
Yellow fever death toll passes 400 in Africa
More than 400 people have died from yellow fever in Africa, the World Health Organization…
WHO DG praises success, identifies challenges
It is World Health Assembly time of year again and as usual WHO DG Margaret Chan…
Angola’s health crisis deepens after slump in oil causes budget cuts
Angola is facing a public health emergency. Its public hospitals have been overwhelmed by a…
Worst Yellow Fever outbreak in 30 years puts Southern Africa on alert
The worst yellow fever outbreak in 30 years has caused Namibia and Zambia to be…
Yellow fever outbreak kills 178 in Angola
The first yellow fever outbreak in Angola in decades has killed 178 people, the World…
Kenya: Travellers from Angola must show Yellow Fever vaccination proof or be sent home
Kenya was among the first East African countries to react to the growing Yellow Fever…