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Cholera outbreak in Burkina Faso: what you need to know Burkina Faso has officially declared a cholera outbreak after confirming a case in the Tapoa province. Burkina Faso has declared a cholera outbreak following the confirmation of a case at the Kantchari Health Center in the Tapoa province, located in the eastern region of the country. According to the Ministry of Health, the patient presented severe symptoms including profuse watery diarrhea, uncontrollable vomiting, and signs of dehydration. Health authorities have identified the Vibrio cholerae O1 Ogawa serotype in laboratory tests,…

Moustique Mali’s health authorities respond to emerging dengue crisis Following recent conflicts in northern Mali, the nation now faces a significant public health challenge: a dengue fever outbreak. Partager Malian health services are currently on high alert. Dengue, a debilitating mosquito-borne illness, has been detected within the country. This condition is frequently misdiagnosed as malaria due to their overlapping symptoms, and it often remains unnoticed in Africa. However, it has now been officially identified within Mali, with 12 confirmed cases reported across several municipalities in Bamako, as well as in…

Dengue in Burkina Faso: an unprecedented outbreak claims over 200 lives Since January, Burkina Faso has been grappling with the most severe dengue fever outbreak in its history. According to official reports from the government, the disease—transmitted by Aedes albopictus mosquitoes—has resulted in 214 fatalities. The capital, Ouagadougou, and Bobo-Dioulasso, the country’s second-largest city, have been hit hardest. Share The Aedes albopictus mosquito, commonly known as the “tiger mosquito,” has been wreaking havoc across Burkina Faso. Its rapid proliferation has triggered a devastating dengue fever and chikungunya outbreak. Health authorities…

The current immunization results in Mali fall short of expectations. While the national authorities set an ambitious goal to vaccinate 70% of the population aged 12 and older, the actual coverage rate has stagnated at approximately 8%. In response to this gap, a United Nations delegation visited the country in early October to assist the government in aligning with the objectives of the National Deployment and Vaccination Plan (PNDV). “A variety of campaigns are currently in progress. Our mission is to collaborate with the government and its partners to strengthen…

urgent hunger crisis: gaza, haiti, Sudan, south Sudan, and Mali face maximum alert 16 juin 2025 Aide humanitaire The United Nations recently issued a stark warning, designating Gaza, Haiti, Sudan, South Sudan, and Mali as regions on maximum alert for severe food insecurity. These areas face the most critical risk of hunger for their populations, demanding “urgent” intervention from the global community. Without a swift and extensive humanitarian response, populations in these five critical hotspots face extreme hunger, with a looming risk of famine and widespread fatalities in the coming…

Jihadist violence in Burkina Faso has led to the displacement of nearly 230,000 individuals since the start of the year, humanitarian agencies report. This ongoing security crisis severely impacts children and families across the central Sahel nation. The Rapid Response Operational Coordination Group (GCORR) indicates that approximately 37,000 households have been uprooted due to 48 displacement alerts. This marks a significant 92% increase compared to the corresponding period in 2024. In May alone, GCORR recorded nearly 41,000 people affected by 12 displacement alerts nationwide. The Boucle du Mouhoun region bears…

In a groundbreaking initiative, Mali has become the first country globally to adopt a hybrid malaria vaccination approach, marking a significant advancement in the fight against one of Africa’s deadliest diseases. This innovative strategy combines routine immunization with seasonal vaccination to maximize protection for children most at risk. On World Malaria Day, the Ministry of Health and Social Development of Mali, in collaboration with Gavi, UNICEF, and the World Health Organization (WHO), launched this pioneering method targeting children aged five to 36 months. The hybrid approach delivers the first three…

The World Health Organization (WHO) has officially recognized Niger for successfully meeting the criteria for onchocerciasis elimination. This significant public health milestone positions Niger as the fifth country globally and the inaugural nation in Africa to be certified by the WHO for halting the transmission of the parasite Onchocerca volvulus. “Eliminating a disease represents a monumental achievement, demanding tireless dedication,” stated Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of the WHO. “I commend Niger for its unwavering commitment to freeing its people from this stigmatizing, sight-robbing disease, which inflicts immense human suffering,…

Mali’s groundbreaking HPV vaccine initiative to protect generations of women In a historic move for public health, the Malian government has integrated the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine into its routine immunization program. Launched in early November in Bamako with participation from Gavi, international partners, and health officials, this initiative represents a major milestone in combating cervical cancer among Malian women. The HPV vaccine marks a turning point in Mali’s healthcare landscape, offering hope to millions of women who have long suffered from this preventable disease. For many Malian women, cervical…

The arrest this week in Benin of three prominent figures, including a high-ranking military officer and two close associates of President Patrice Talon, has thrust the debate over his 2026 succession into the spotlight. On Wednesday, the prosecutor of Benin’s Court for the Repression of Economic and Terrorist Offenses (CRIET) revealed that Djimon Dieudonné Tévoédjrè, commander of the Republican Guard, former sports minister Oswald Homéky, and businessman Olivier Boko were detained between Monday and Tuesday nights. Authorities allege they conspired to stage a coup d’état in the West African nation…

Click to expand Image (Nairobi) – One year following the military coup in Niger, the ruling authorities have intensified their crackdown on opposition voices, independent media, and peaceful dissent, as reported today by Amnesty International, Human Rights Watch, and the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH). Since seizing power, the military regime has arbitrarily detained former President Mohamed Bazoum, along with at least 30 officials from the ousted government and individuals associated with the deposed leader, in addition to several journalists. Despite public pledges to combat corruption, the authorities have…

Following the forcible disappearance of Samira Sabou—a Nigerien journalist and blogger—who was abducted from her mother’s home in Niamey on September 30 by masked individuals claiming to be security personnel, Ousmane Diallo, Sahel Researcher at Amnesty International’s West and Central Africa Regional Office, has issued a strong appeal. We are deeply concerned about Samira Sabou’s enforced disappearance and call on the National Council for the Safeguard of the Homeland (CNSP) to disclose her whereabouts immediately and secure her prompt, unconditional release. If the authorities are unaware of her detention, they…