Question 1

Which African country launched Africa's largest malaria vaccine rollout to date in March 2025, distributing millions of doses of the R21/Matrix-M vaccine?

Accepted Answer

Uganda

Question 2

What significant progress has been observed in the WHO African Region regarding polio eradication in early 2025, according to recent reports?

Accepted Answer

A 93% drop in variant type 1 poliovirus detections and a 65% decrease in type 2 cases from 2023 to 2024.

Question 3

Which two countries in Sub-Saharan Africa are highlighted as persistent 'hotspots' for tuberculosis (TB) cases in recent reports, accounting for a significant portion of global new cases?

Accepted Answer

Nigeria and the Democratic Republic of Congo

Question 4

As of January 2026, how many African countries have introduced malaria vaccines into their routine immunization programs with Gavi support?

Accepted Answer

25

Question 5

According to a recent analysis, what is the estimated percentage of global TB deaths among HIV-negative people that occurred in Africa and South-East Asia in 2024?

Accepted Answer

Approximately 69%

Question 6

In the first quarter of 2025, how many children were vaccinated with at least one dose of polio vaccine in the WHO African Region during high-quality vaccination campaigns?

Accepted Answer

Nearly 54 million

Question 7

Which of the following Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) has been eliminated by several African countries, demonstrating leadership in NTD control efforts?

Accepted Answer

Trachoma

Question 8

From January to July 2024, fourteen Sub-Saharan African countries reported cholera outbreaks. Which three countries recorded over 20,000 cholera cases each during this period?

Accepted Answer

Zimbabwe, Ethiopia, and the Democratic Republic of Congo

Question 9

What is the projected impact of potential funding reductions to PEPFAR and other HIV/AIDS programs by the US government by 2030, according to modeling in The Lancet HIV (2025)?

Accepted Answer

Globally, 4.4–10.8 million additional HIV infections and 0.77–2.9 million additional HIV-related deaths.

Question 10

In 2023, what percentage of global malaria deaths occurred in Africa?

Accepted Answer

Approximately 95%

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