Comoros

A vaccination campaign was recently launched after over 130 people died of cholera; more than 1.300 children received an oral dose of vaccine on the first day of the campaign in Anjouan, the poorest of the nation's three islands

During the meeting held at the Mutsamudu town hall, the Horizon Handicap Comoros office and the island authorities discussed the empowerment of persons with reduced mobility, focusing on their professional integration

The national vanilla, a product once recognised on the international scene, now faces recurring problems and high price excludes Comoros from the race against established competitors

Two women who allegedly tried to get married were arrested in the Comoros, where same-sex relationships are banned, and are being held in a prison in Moroni until trial, where they face up to two years imprisonment

With the aim of combating shortages and inflation of basic necessities in the Comoros, the Ngazidja Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Handicrafts convened economic operators to invite them to think about solutions

The cholera situation in Anjouan is normalising, said Dr Ibrahim Salim, director of the Hombo hospital as 72 hours have passed without any reported deaths; since mid-March, Anjouan remains the island most affected by the epidemic

A training seminar has been organised in Retaj to raise awareness and train healthcare personnel on pharmacovigilance, the science of examining the adverse effects of drugs, upon initiative of the National Agency for Medicines and Medical Evacuations

In view of the upcoming Indian Ocean Islands Games, "Comores 2027," the online financial structure, M'Vola Comores, and the Comorian Basketball Federation have renewed their " historic partnership " for a five-year duration

From improving the quality of service to implementing an action plan to strengthen the capabilities of its staff, Comores Telecom said it wants above all to listen to its customers, both in terms of comments and suggestions and at the level of criticism

Fish sellers have resumed their activities at the Volo-flight market after tension over discontent with the relocation to Kalaweni, deemed not favourable to the conduct of business

Retired people have asked for an increase in their pensions, also considering the growing inflation

A drinking water supply project was initiated for the Itsahidi municipality, the second phase of which, estimated to last between 8 and 12 months, will involve supply works at 6 locations in the region