May 15
South Africa: Ramaphosa to Sign Controversial NHI Bill Amid Election Backlash - South African News Briefs - May 15, 2024
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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 »
Ghana: Dr. Bawumia Pays Tribute to 'Phenomenal' Nurses On International Day for Nurses and Midwives
Ghana Presidency
The Vice President and Flagbearer of the NPP, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has paid glowing tribute to nurses and midwives in the country, for their phenomenal and dedicated service to… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria, UN Seek U.S.$306 Million for Urgent Food, Nutrition Crisis Response
Premium Times
The fund will provide drinking water, sanitation facilities, hygiene, and nutrition to combat the spread of infectious diseases in Borno, Adamawa, and Yobe states. Read more »
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Kenya: Web Developer Khadija: A Nutritionist's Unexpected Journey | Jasiri Fund
Mastercard Foundation
Program: Jasiri Fund Location: Kibera, Kenya Read more »
Sierra Leone: Solar Power Installations Are Saving Lives at Six Hospitals In Sierra Leone
Sustainable Energy for All
Six main hospitals in Sierra Leone are now enjoying clean, reliable, and affordable energy following the installation of solar power systems with batteries as part of a… Read more »
South Africa: DA to Address the Media Outside Union Buildings On Its Next Steps to Stop the Unconstitutional NHI Bill [press release]
DA
Tomorrow, Wednesday, 15th of May 2024, Democratic Alliance (DA) Chief Whip, Siviwe Gwarube, DA Shadow Minister for Health, Michele Clarke and DA Shadow MEC for Health, Jack Bloom… Read more »
South Africa: Global TB Vaccine Trial Launches in Gqeberha to Address SA's Number One Killer Disease
Eastern Cape Department of Health
The Wits Health Consortium announced the start of the Bill & Melinda Gates Medical Research Institute's (Gates MRI) large Phase 3… Read more »
South Africa: Sewage Seeps Into Kwazulu-Natal's Popular South Coast Lagoons
GroundUp
None of the 19 sewage treatment plants managed by the Ugu District Municipality is properly treating sewage released into rivers and lagoons Read more »
South Africa: Union Supports Signing of National Health Bill Into Law [press release]
COSATU
The South African Emergency Personnel's Union fully supports the National Health Bill as it seeks to transform historical injustices and inequalities caused by the former apartheid… Read more »
May 14
Nigeria: Nigeria and UN Seek U.S.$306 Million for Urgent Food and Nutrition Crisis Response
OCHA
With a deteriorating food security and nutrition crisis in Borno, Adamawa and Yobe (BAY) states this lean season*(May to September), the Government of Nigeria, national and… Read more »
South Africa: Soup Kitchen Serves Eastern Cape Children the Only Meal They'll Eat That Day
GroundUp
The Human Rights Commission has recommended that child malnutrition in the province be declared a disaster Read more »
Southern Africa: Timely Outbreak Response, Enhanced Surveillance Halts Wild Poliovirus Transmission in Southern Africa
WHO-AFRO
Following thorough assessments in Malawi and Mozambique, an independent Polio Outbreak Response Assessment Team (OBRA) today recommended the closure of the wild poliovirus type 1… Read more »
South Africa: President to Sign Controversial NHI Bill Into Law - South African News Briefs - May 14, 2024
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Nigeria: Death Toll in Zamfara's Mysterious Disease Rises to 13
Leadership
The outbreak of an unidentified disease in Zamfara State has now claimed 13 lives, with over 500 reported cases, primarily affecting children and women in several communities. Read more »
Morocco: Morocco - Criminalization of Abortion Has Devastating Impact On the Rights of Women and Girls [press release]
AI London
The Moroccan state is failing to meet its obligations to ensure accessible, affordable and good quality sexual and reproductive health services, including abortion, forcing women… Read more »
Nigeria: WHO Predicts 5.1m Global Shortfall of Nurses, Midwives By 2030
Vanguard
The world currently faces a significant shortage of nurses and midwives according to the World Health Organisation, WHO. Stressing this on International Nurses Day, the WHO noted… Read more »
Nigeria: A Silent Threat - Impact of Climate Change On Life Expectancy Rate in Nigeria [blog]
Nigeria Health Watch
'The climate crisis is a health crisis, but for too long, health has been a footnote in climate discussions," Director-General, World Health Organisation (WHO) Dr Tedros Adhanom… Read more »
Nigeria: Special Report - Why Many Nigerian Health Workers Are Susceptible to Lassa Fever
Premium Times
An analysis of NCDC data in the last five years shows that 197 healthcare workers contracted Lassa fever in Nigeria. Read more »
South Africa: #vote4health | What 10 Political Parties Have to Say On Spotlight's Top 7 Health Questions
spotlight
Healthcare is an issue that at some point touches everyone in South Africa. It is also an issue that will impact who people vote for on the 29th of May. To help voters understand… Read more »
Africa: Perinatal Depression - Why It's in the Spotlight
UCT
May marks Maternal Mental Health Month, with the aim to raise awareness around the fact that many women struggle with perinatal mental health challenges, and to share resources for… Read more »
Nigeria: At TEF, We've Supported 700 African Health Entrepreneurs - Elumelu
Premium Times
Tony Elumelu Foundation, African health entrepreneurs, Abu Dhabi Health Leaders' Forum Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria, UN Seek U.S.$306m for Urgent Food, Nutrition Crisis in 3 States
Vanguard
The Federal Government, in partnership with national and international partners on Tuesday launched an appeal seeking US$306 million to fast-track food assistance, nutrition… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria, UN Seek U.S.$306m to Solve Food, Nutrition Crisis in North East
Daily Trust
The Government of Nigeria, and national and international partners Tuesday launched an appeal seeking US$306 million to fast-track food assistance, nutrition supplies and services,… Read more »