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African scientists in a modern laboratory investigating an outbreak, examining blood samples and test tubes while reviewing digital virus data on screens, representing ongoing disease investigation in Burundi with no confirmed cause yet.
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Burundi mystery outbreak remains unsolved after More Than 200 pathogen tests

Michael Gwarisa

Michael Gwarisa Health authorities are still searching for answers after a cluster of deaths and illnesses in Burundi that has so far defied diagnosis, despite extensive laboratory testing that has ruled out major viral haemorrhagic fevers such as Ebola and Marburg. According to health officials involved in the investigation, hundreds of potential pathogens, including both

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Zimbabwe Moves to Tackle Climate-Health Crisis With New Adaptation Plan

Kuda Pembere

By Kuda Pembere Zimbabwe has begun the process of developing a Health National Adaptation Plan (HNAP), a strategic framework aimed at addressing the impact of climate change on the health sector, with completion expected in early 2027. Once finalised, the country is set to become the ninth in Africa with an up-to-date plan integrating climate

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