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Last update: 11 hours agoHantavirus on MV Hondius: WHO says the risk to the general public is “absolutely low” even as the cruise-ship cluster grows to 8 infections and 3 deaths, with Andes virus detected in some cases; passengers are expected to reach Tenerife for repatriation, while health teams keep monitoring for any spread. Regional Health Security: U.S. CDC and partners ran a Lassa fever simulation in Cotonou, bringing surveillance and lab officers from Benin, Mali, Togo, Ghana, Nigeria, Mauritania and Burkina Faso to test cross-border coordination and response readiness. Digital Health & Connectivity: Mauritania landed a second direct subsea cable branch in Nouadhibou (EllaLink, 670+ km), boosting route diversity and capacity—an upgrade that can support faster health data and services. Sahel Resilience: WFP’s Sahel Integrated Resilience Programme reports major reductions in emergency food needs across Burkina Faso, Chad, Mali, Mauritania and Niger, showing how community-led systems can protect health during shocks. Migration & Rights Watch: Experts warn Equatorial Guinea detainees face imminent refoulement risk after U.S. deportations under a temporary transfer deal, including Mauritanian nationals. Policy & Access: A new study flags steep barriers for several African countries seeking U.S. visas and residency, with high rejection rates for tourism and work.
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