May 17
South Africa: Parliament Grants Ramaphosa Power to Set Political Donation Limits - South African News Briefs - May 17, 2024
allAfrica
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Uganda: Home Births On Decline in Uganda
Nile Post
The traditional practice of home births in Uganda is experiencing a significant decline, as more women opt for institutional deliveries in hospitals and health centers. Read more »
Namibia: 500-Bed Windhoek District Hospital Construction Commences
Namibia Economist
The Groundwork for the Construction of a New 500-bed Windhoek District Hospital was officially initiated this week by the Health Minister, Dr Kalumbi Shangula, marking a… Read more »
May 16
Kenya: Employment Court Orders Counties to Engage Striking Clinicians
Capital FM
The Employment and Labour Relations Court (ELRC) Wednesday ordered the Council of Governors (CoG) to continue scheduled talks with the Kenya Union of Clinical Nurses (KUCO) in… Read more »
South Africa: Why the Concourt Is Not the Appropriate Body to Address Challenges to the NHI Act [analysis]
Daily Maverick
The Constitution does not and should not prevent the democratically elected government from passing laws merely because an economically powerful minority opposes it. Read more »
Africa: Tobacco Harm Reduction Approach - Africa shouldn't be left behind [interview]
allAfrica
Allafrica had the privilege of speaking with Bahman Safakish, Managing Director of the Pan African Region for Philip Morris International, to discuss tobacco harm reduction… Read more »
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Kenya: Web Developer Khadija: A Nutritionist's Unexpected Journey | Jasiri Fund
Mastercard Foundation
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Ghana: Govt Funding for Vaccine to Increase From 49 Percent to 66 Percent - Dr Okoe-Boye
GhanaToday
The Government Representative at the Ministry of Health, Dr Bernard Okoe-Boye, has disclosed that the government estimated funding for vaccines will increase from 49% to 66%. Read more »
Nigeria: MSF Phases Out Activities in Benue Nigeria [press release]
MSF
After six years of providing medical humanitarian assistance to internally displaced people in Benue state, Nigeria, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has taken the… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Govt to Roll Out Mass Vaccinations in Hurungwe After Measles Killed 35 Children
New Zimbabwe
The government has announced plans to roll out mass measles vaccinations in Hurungwe, Mashonaland West province after the disease killed 35 children recently. Read more »
Gambia: Calls for Rejection of Pro-FGM Bill Intensify As More CSOs Engage Na Committee
Foroyaa
More civil society organisations (CSOs) have joined the call for the rejection of the proposed Women's (Amendment) Bill 2023 which is aimed at lifting the ban on female genital… Read more »
Nigeria: Strengthening PHCs Through 'Make Our Hospitals Work' Campaign [blog]
Nigeria Health Watch
In the 1950s, the second-ever hospital was built in Igala land. Located in Ogugu community, Government Cottage Hospital was commissioned by the first Atta of the Igala community in… Read more »
Chad: Chad Hepatitis E Outbreak - How the Dangerous Liver Disease Spreads and How It Can Be Treated [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
The World Health Organization recently announced an outbreak of hepatitis E in the eastern Ouaddai province of Chad. Between January and April 2024, 2,093 suspected hepatitis E… Read more »
South Africa: Phaahla Reassures Healthcare Workers Things Will Improve As NHI Becomes Law
SAnews.gov.za
Health Minister, Dr Joe Phaahla, has urged healthcare workers not to be swayed by fearmongers pushing for emigration from South Africa due to the National Health Insurance (NHI). Read more »
South Africa: NHI Fund Will Take Decades to Roll Out - - We Answer Your Burning Questions [analysis]
Daily Maverick
Daily Maverick readers have sent us many questions -- some excited, some anxious about the National Health Insurance fund plans announced on 15 May. Read more »
Kenya: New Consignment of Self-Injectable Contraceptives Delivered to Kemsa
Capital FM
The Ministry of Health has received 450,000 doses of contraceptives donated by the UK government. Read more »
Zimbabwe: El Nino - Govt to Start Distributing Grain, Cash to 7.7 Million Food Insecure Zimbabweans
New Zimbabwe
GOVERNMENT says it will urgently start distributing grain and cash to vulnerable rural and urban dwellers as hunger bites in Zimbabwe. Read more »
May 15
Africa: WHO Prequalifies New Dengue Vaccine [press release]
WHO
A new vaccine for dengue received prequalification from the World Health Organization (WHO) on 10 May 2024. TAK-003 is the second dengue vaccine to be prequalified by WHO.… Read more »
South Africa: President Ramaphosa Signs NHI Bill Into Law
SAnews.gov.za
President Cyril Ramaphosa has emphasised the importance of the National Health Insurance (NHI) in providing equal access to healthcare services and addressing inequalities. Read more »
East Africa: Warning Sounds About Fake Breast Cancer Drug Reported in Kenya
Capital FM
The COMESA Competition Commission has warned its member states against the sale of a false batch of cancer medicine identified as Herceptin 440 mg (Trastuzumab 440mg) reported to… Read more »
Africa: Gavi Launches Major Push To Reach 100M Children With Measles Vaccines [press release]
GAVI
Amid an increase in global measles outbreaks and mortalities, Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance is working with governments, communities and partners to reach up to 100M children with… Read more »
Rwanda: HIV/Aids - RBC Calls for Testing, Safety Practices in Nationwide Prevention Campaign
New Times
The Rwanda Biomedical Center (RBC) has issued a call to action for all Rwandans, urging them to prioritise HIV/AIDS prevention through testing and safety measures. The appeal was… Read more »
South Africa: Ramaphosa Signs the Death Certificate for South Africa's Failing Health System [press release]
DA
The DA firmly believes in the constitutional provision of quality healthcare for all South Africans. Section 27 of the Constitution is clear about government's responsibility. Read more »
South Africa: Cosatu Applauds President Cyril Ramaphosa's Signing of the Long Overdue National Health Insurance Bill [press release]
COSATU
The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) applauds President Cyril Ramaphosa's signing the long overdue National Health Insurance (NHI) Bill. The Federation is heartened… Read more »
Sudan: Nowhere Is Safe As Deadly Fighting Escalates in El Fasher [press release]
MSF
The Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) supported South Hospital in El Fasher, Sudan, has received hundreds of casualties since an escalation of fighting on 10 May. Dr… Read more »
South Africa: Denosa Welcomes the Signing of NHI Bill By President [press release]
COSATU
The Democratic Nursing Organisation of South Africa (DENOSA) warmly welcomes the signing of the National Health Insurance (NHI) Bill into law by President Cyril Ramaphosa today,… Read more »