Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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View Timeline →AACR's Annual Cancer Progress Report Highlights Advances in Cancer Research and Treatment
The AACR has published its 16th annual Cancer Progress Report, highlighting advancements in cancer research and treatment funded by U.S. federal agencies. While the report…
Stagnation in HPV Vaccination Rates Among U.S. Adolescents Raises Public Health Concerns
Vaccination coverage for adolescents in the U.S. remained stable at around 90% for Tdap and MenACWY vaccines, while HPV vaccination rates stagnated for the fourth…
Disparities in Buprenorphine Treatment Access in Urban vs. Rural Areas
Research indicates that access to buprenorphine treatment varies significantly between urban and rural areas in the U.S., highlighting disparities in healthcare access. This issue is…
CDC Reports Changing Trends in Mpox Infection Cases
The CDC reported a decrease in mpox virus cases in 2025 compared to 2024, but noted a significant spike in cases from September to October…
One Day After WHO Warning: First Case of 'Monkeypox' Confirmed Outside Africa
The first case of monkeypox outside Africa has been confirmed in Sweden, linked to an outbreak in Africa. This comes a day after the WHO…