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Britain just approved its first domestically manufactured mRNA vaccine, marking a major milestone in pandemic preparedness. The new Moderna facility in Oxfordshire can produce up to 250 million doses per year during health emergencies.
A twice-daily nasal spray could shield people from any type of flu virus, including pandemic strains that jump from animals to humans. Early human trials show the antibody spray works safely and reaches the exact spot where flu enters our bodies.
Botswana just scored a major win for its healthcare future with $43 million in World Bank funding to strengthen medicine supplies, speed up disease detection, and build climate-ready labs. The investment comes as the country tackles medicine shortages and works to prevent future health crises. #
Ethiopia just ended its first-ever Marburg virus outbreak in less than three months, containing a deadly disease that killed 14 people. Swift action, strong preparation, and global teamwork turned a potential health crisis into a story of what's possible when nations are ready.
Thailand is dusting off its successful pandemic response system to protect against Nipah virus, even though no cases have been detected in the country. The proactive move shows how hard-won lessons from Covid-19 are helping nations respond faster to emerging health threats.
Ghana is transforming its largest hospital's research lab with a nine-month, $28.5 million renovation that will make it West Africa's hub for fighting drug-resistant diseases and future pandemics. The upgrade turns hard-learned COVID lessons into concrete action.
Ghana is transforming a 1960s-era medical lab into West Africa's premier infectious disease research hub. The upgraded facility will tackle antimicrobial resistance and prepare the nation for future pandemics.