March 26
Uganda: Maternal Health - Improving Pregnancy and Childbirth Outcomes
Nile Post
Maternal health is a critical aspect of healthcare, reflecting not just the well-being of mothers but also the health of future generations. Read more »
Ghana: Dr Okoe-Boye Launches Book On Covid-19 Pandemic
Ghanaian Times
The President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, last Thursday launched a book titled 'Fellow Ghanaians', authored by the Minister of Health-designate, Dr Bernard Okoe Boye, in Accra. Read more »
Uganda: Improving Menstrual Hygiene - a Sustainable Approach to Supporting Girls
Nile Post
Menstrual hygiene is a fundamental aspect of women's health and well-being, yet many girls face challenges in accessing adequate resources and support. Read more »
Ghana: Madina MP Pushes for 5 Percent Job Quota for PWDs
Ghanaian Times
Member of Parliament (MP) for the Madina Constituency, Francis-Xavier Sosu, is on an advocacy to have a Bill passed to guarantee job slots for Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) in… Read more »
Liberia: Woh to Celebrate World Health Day On April 7, 2024
New Dawn
Through the World Health Day celebration, the WHO said it aims to highlight health as a fundamental human right amidst increasing threats globally and in Africa. Read more »
Uganda: Amb.Walusimbi, Shellmark Lifecare Boss Discuss Boosting Investment in Uganda's Pharmaceuticals
Nile Post
The Senior Presidential Advisor on Diaspora Affairs, Amb. Abbey Walusimbi has assured investors of the government support and commitment towards creating an enabling environment… Read more »
Malawi: Sigh of Relief From Girls At Mpingu As They Receive Sanitary Pads
Nyasa Times
Girls from Mpingu area in Lilongwe on Monday 25 March, 2024 were all smiles as a private citizen in the name of Alice Kanyama took an initiative to help the girls with sanitary… Read more »
Rwanda: Kayonza Survey - 10 Percent of Patients With NCDs Unknowingly Have Chronic Kidney Disease
New Times
A team of doctors and nurses from Rwinkwavu Hospital and Partners in Health collected blood and urine samples to study the occurrence of chronic kidney disease in 1,268 patients… Read more »
March 25
Africa: Remembering the Zimbabwean Health Care System's Heyday
Global Press Journal
And outlining what it will take to get it back. Read more »
South Africa: Stigma, Lack of Awareness Holding Back Use of HIV Prevention Pills, Experts Say
spotlight
Over the last four years South Africa has taken large strides in making HIV prevention pills available at public sector clinics, but uptake has not been as good as some may have… Read more »
Africa: EU Backs AU's Initiative for in-Continent Vaccine Production
Independent (Kampala)
The European Union intends to support its partner, the African Union, in its ambitious goal of producing 60% of vaccines on the continent for African citizens by 2040, according to… Read more »
Egypt: Ministry of Agriculture Denies News of Deadly Virus Affecting Poultry
Egypt Online
The Cabinet's media center has denied reports claiming that a new deadly virus is affecting poultry in farms. Read more »
Somalia: Somalia Sees Good Progress in Eliminating Tuberculosis
Shabelle
Somalia said Sunday it's making significant progress to achieve the global goal of eliminating tuberculosis (TB) by 2030 but called for more investments to help sustain the gains. Read more »
West Africa: Nigeria and the Tuberculosis Burden
This Day
The authorities should invest more to contain this health emergency Read more »
Nigeria: Data Is Life - Achieving Nigeria's Digital-in-Health Approach [blog]
Nigeria Health Watch
Data and technology play a crucial role in the healthcare sector. The advent of technological innovations, including artificial intelligence, telemedicine, and mobile health… Read more »
Africa: Cardiovascular Risks and Covid-19 - New Research Confirms the Benefits of Vaccination [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
COVID-19 is a respiratory disease. Yet, from the earliest days of the pandemic, the cardiovascular risks associated with SARS-CoV-2 infection were clear: individuals with severe… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zim Makes Strides in TB Fight
The Herald
ZIMBABWE continues to record positive strides in the fight against the deadly Tuberculosis disease with the estimated incidence rate going down from 242 per 100 000 in 2015 to 204… Read more »
Africa: Harnessing Artificial Intelligence for Health
UNDP
Innovations to improve healthcare access and end tuberculosis Read more »
March 24
South Africa: Fight Against TB Gets $94 Million Boost
SAnews.gov.za
South Africa's ongoing efforts to respond to Tuberculosis (TB) have been strengthened with funding of $94 million for the next five years. Read more »
Malawi: President Chakwera Declares State of Disaster in 23 Districts
Nyasa Times
Malawi President Dr Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera has this evening declared state of disaster on 23 districts. Read more »
Africa: W.H.O. Celebrates World Tuberculosis Day
New Dawn
The World Health Organization and partners around the world have celebrated World Tuberculosis Day with the theme, "Yes! We can end TB." Read more »
Eritrea: World Tuberculosis Day Observed
Shabait
- World Tuberculosis Day was observed today, 24 March, on a national level, with a ceremony organized at Orotta Referral Hospital Hall under the theme "Yes! We Can End… Read more »
Africa: Legalising Medicinal Cannabis in Africa Good and Reminiscent of History
New Times
Although recreational marijuana remains prohibited in almost every country in Africa, it has not historically always been so. It might also surprise some to know that the continent… Read more »
March 23
Somalia: Cholera Kills At Least 54 in Somalia - Humanitarians Call for Action
VOA
At least 54 people have lost their lives to cholera in Somalia in recent months. Nine of those deaths occurred within the past week, marking the highest weekly death toll this… Read more »
March 22
Africa: To End TB, Invest in Drug Discovery In and For Africa
allAfrica
One hundred and forty-two years after its discovery, Tuberculosis (TB) remains a global public health problem. Despite being preventable and curable, 1.3 million people died… Read more »