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Congo launches its first mpox vaccination campaign

The Health Ministry warned on Friday that the campaign's scope would be small due to limited resources. At the moment, 265,000 vaccine doses are available, though more are in the pipeline.

05 October 2024, 15:24 IST

Congo launches its first mpox vaccination campaign

Congo launches its first mpox vaccination campaign

Congo launches its first mpox vaccination campaign

05 October 2024, 15:24 IST

At least 78 dead after boat sinks in Congo's Lake Kivu, says governor

Around 23 dead bodies have been recovered and 40 people rescued following a boat accident on Lake Kivu.

03 October 2024, 18:58 IST

At least 78 dead after boat sinks in Congo's Lake Kivu, says governor

At least 78 dead after boat sinks in Congo's Lake Kivu, says governor

At least 78 dead after boat sinks in Congo's Lake Kivu, says governor

03 October 2024, 18:58 IST

3 Americans sentenced to death for failed Congo coup

In an attempted coup May 19, which the military of the central African nation said it had foiled, three people were killed in a gunfight near the presidential palace and armed men briefly occupied an office of the presidency.

14 September 2024, 03:29 IST

3 Americans sentenced to death for failed Congo coup

3 Americans sentenced to death for failed Congo coup

3 Americans sentenced to death for failed Congo coup

14 September 2024, 03:29 IST

Congo brings forward launch of mpox vaccine drive to Oct 2

Congo is the epicentre of the ongoing mpox outbreak.

12 September 2024, 11:46 IST

Congo brings forward launch of mpox vaccine drive to Oct 2

Congo brings forward launch of mpox vaccine drive to Oct 2

Congo brings forward launch of mpox vaccine drive to Oct 2

12 September 2024, 11:46 IST

EU delivers first mpox vaccine doses to Congo

The delivery marks a significant step in curbing the mpox outbreak in Africa, particularly in Congo, which has been grappling with a severe shortage of vaccines.

05 September 2024, 13:00 IST

EU delivers first mpox vaccine doses to Congo

EU delivers first mpox vaccine doses to Congo

EU delivers first mpox vaccine doses to Congo

05 September 2024, 13:00 IST

Congo authorities request mpox vaccines from Japan

Japan-based KM Biologics is one of the manufacturers of an mpox vaccine. Denmark's Bavarian Nordic makes another vaccine, called Jynneos, for the disease. Japan holds a stockpile of the KM Biologics vaccine.

20 August 2024, 02:45 IST

Congo authorities request mpox vaccines from Japan

Congo authorities request mpox vaccines from Japan

Congo authorities request mpox vaccines from Japan

20 August 2024, 02:45 IST

USA to give $414 million in humanitaian aid for Congo

US Ambassador to the United Nations Agencies for Food and Agriculture, Jeffrey Prescott, said that a significant amount of that money would go to United Nations agencies and aid groups providing urgent food assistance, healthcare and nutrition support, shelter, water, sanitation and hygiene.

07 August 2024, 11:44 IST

USA to give $414 million in humanitaian aid for Congo

USA to give $414 million in humanitaian aid for Congo

USA to give $414 million in humanitaian aid for Congo

07 August 2024, 11:44 IST

Africa is heading toward another deadly war

Today, conflict between Congolese and Rwandan leaders has sharpened dangerously, peace initiatives have collapsed, an arms race is underway, and deadly clashes between both sides and militias aligned to them are frequent. All the warning lights for a repeat of the 1998-2003 war are flashing.

31 July 2024, 06:20 IST

Africa is heading toward another deadly war

Africa is heading toward another deadly war

Africa is heading toward another deadly war

31 July 2024, 06:20 IST

FIFA awards win to Niger after Congo no-show in World Cup qualifier

Niger did travel, and were awarded the game 3-0, which leaves them second in Group E on six points, three behind leaders Morocco. Congo are stuck on zero points from their three matches.

26 June 2024, 11:26 IST

FIFA awards win to Niger after Congo no-show in World Cup qualifier

FIFA awards win to Niger after Congo no-show in World Cup qualifier

FIFA awards win to Niger after Congo no-show in World Cup qualifier

26 June 2024, 11:26 IST

Orphans in Congo fed larvae in bid to beat malnutrition

It is typically cooked with onions, peppers and tomatoes, and have a cheese-like taste.

25 June 2024, 08:22 IST

Orphans in Congo fed larvae in bid to beat malnutrition

Orphans in Congo fed larvae in bid to beat malnutrition

Orphans in Congo fed larvae in bid to beat malnutrition

25 June 2024, 08:22 IST