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DR Congo + 4 more

AIRA Infodemic Trends Report 06 - 13 March 2025 (Weekly brief #153)

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Top concerns

Mali, Burundi, and Uganda: Questions about the effectiveness, safety, and accessibility of the malaria vaccine

There are significant concerns among community members and health experts regarding whether the integration of the vaccine into national schedules will effectively protect at-risk groups, particularly due to the insufficient and unclear information on its efficacy, safety, and deployment strategies.

Uganda, DRC, and Tanzania: New Variant, Vaccine Uncertainties, and Emerging Cases Fuel Mpox Epidemic Fears

The emergence of a new variant in the DRC, the upcoming arrival of vaccines in Uganda, and the confirmation of two cases in Tanzania intensify public concerns over the rapid spread of the disease.