Burundi declares Cholera epidemic as cases surge
Burundi’s Ministry of Health have declared Cholera an epidemic in Bujumbura and warned residents to continue practicing hygiene measures a mid spike in new Cholera cases.
Burundi, DRC’s First Lady visits fistula patients
Democratic Republic of Congo president Felix Tshisekedi ended his three days official visit to Burundi this Monday which was part of strengthening the bilateral relations between the two neighboring countries.
DRC’s president travelled along with his wife Denise Nyakeru on a three days visit to Burundi, DRC and Burundi first ladies gave support to...
Monkeypox Q&A: how do you catch it and what are the risks?
The latest outbreak of monkeypox has, at the time of writing, reached 17 countries with 110 confirmed cases and a further 205 suspected cases. It’s a fast-moving story, so if you need to catch up on the latest, here are answers to some of the most pressing questions.
How is monkeypox...
Burundi to receive malaria vaccine, US partnership fortifies
The United States Global Malaria Coordinator Dr. David Walton on Thursday February 9th said that Burundi is expected to receive malaria vaccines in June this year following the country’s application to be part of the program last year.
While addressing the press in Bujumbura yesterday, Dr. Walton indicated that the deployment of malaria vaccine...
Alarming number of Ebola deaths in DRC a ‘rallying cry’ to scale up treatment
As part of the response to the
outbreak of Ebola, the Red Cross has been working with the World Health
Organization (WHO) and the Ministry of Health of the Democratic Republic of the
Congo (DRC) ensure safe burials to help stop the spread of the deadly disease.
(August 2019). Photo| Martine Perret, UN
Since the Ebola epidemic struck...
US Embassy donates Equipment to Burundi hospitals
The U.S. Embassy in Burundi last week donated Personal Protective Equipment composed of critical medical supplies and personal protective equipment to assist frontline health workers in Burundi in the fight against COVID-19.
In its statement, the embassy said that USAFRICOM provided the funding to purchase the supplies which includes 360 cases of face shields,...
Burundi records 20 more COVID-19 cases
Currently the number of positive cases related to the Coronavirus pandemic in Burundi stands at 83 of which 45 of them recovered and were discharged from the hospital and one fatality. PHOTO|FILE.
Last Saturday Burundi Health ministry announced twenty new COVID-19 cases after 98 people were tested for the virus including contact tracing of...
Burundi confirms 15 new COVID-19 cases
The number increased after 89 people were tested for the virus including contact tracing of the previously infected patients. PHOTO|FILE
On Sunday 17th the Burundi health ministry announced 15 new Coronavirus cases according to the tests that were conducted earlier this month.
The number increased after 89 people were tested for...
59 new COVID-19 cases recorded in Burundi
On July 20, 2020 during a press briefing held by the Burundi Health Minister Thaddée ndikumana, the overall Coronavirus cases in the country reached 328 after 59 people tested positive for the virus.
Burundi had launched a mass-screening campaign in effort to contain the spread of the virus, on 13-19 July 2020 at least 59...
COMESA warns member states to avoid purchase of a cough syrup
In a statement issued by the COMESA Competition Commission this Saturday 13 April 2024, warned COMESA member states to avoid purchasing or using of the Benylin paedeiatric cough syrup 100ml batch No.329304 manufactured by Joshnson & Johnson (PTY) South Africa after detection of of high levels of Diethylene glycol.
“In this regard, pursuant to...