April 30
Rwanda: Inside USAID Tubeho's Drive to Improve Maternal and Child Healthcare Services
New Times
Rwanda has made significant progress in improving maternal, new-born, child, and adolescent health, as well as family planning, reproductive health services, and malaria prevention… Read more »
Namibia: Namibia's Financial System Is Healthy, Says Central Bank Governor
Namibian
The governor of the Bank of Namibia, Johannes !Gawaxab, has described Namibia's financial system as healthy amid persistent inflation. Read more »
Kenya: More Women of Reproductive Age Using Modern Birth Control Methods
Capital FM
377 million women aged 15-49 years of reproductive age in 85 countries are using modern birth control methods, according to a recent report by Family Planning 2030 (FP2030). Read more »
Africa: Call for Experts - Regional Validation Committee (RVC) On the Elimination of Mother-to-Child Transmission (eMTCT) of HIV, Syphilis and Hepatitis B [press release]
WHO-AFRO
The World Health Organization (WHO) is seeking experts to serve as members one of the Regional Validation Committee (RVC) on the Elimination of Mother-to-Child Transmission (eMTCT)… Read more »
South Africa: Health Dismisses Reports of New Covid-19 Variant
SAnews.gov.za
The National Department of Health says it has noted with concern old and fake news about the COVID-19 Omicron XBB variant circulating on social media. Read more »
Somalia: Tanzania, Somalia to Heighten Ties On Health
Daily News
TANZANIA and the Republic of Somalia have agreed to strengthen their partnership on health matters. This was revealed over the weekend by Health Minister Ummy Mwalimu when the… Read more »
Somalia: Somali Prime Minister Leads Meeting On Food Security and Nutrition
Shabelle
In a move towards addressing the pressing issue of food security and nutrition in Somalia, Hamza Abdi Barre, the Prime Minister of Somalia, recently presided over a high-level… Read more »
Uganda: The Care Giver - Movie About Need for Home-Based Nursing Services Premiered
Nile Post
The 'Care Giver', a movie that movie sheds light on the critical need for home-based nursing services and also educates audiences on effective caregiving practices has been… Read more »
Africa: Statement By H.E Dr. Jean Kaseya, Director General of Africa CDC, On the African Vaccination Week [press release]
Africa CDC
The goal of the African Vaccination Week is simple yet profound: The week focuses on emphasizing the importance of protecting every person's right (particularly every child, woman… Read more »
April 29
Zimbabwe: Inside the Makeshift Maternity Wards of Harare
Global Press Journal
Although medical professionals warn about risks, DIY midwifery remains alive and well in a country where affordable and accessible institutional options continue to dwindle. Read more »
South Africa: Flu Rates Anticipated to Return to Pre-Covid-19 Levels
spotlight
COVID-19-related factors resulted in several years of lower-than-normal rates of the flu, but experts say that is now something of the past. As this year's flu season gets under… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Mpox - Why the Virus's Continued, Rapid Mutation Since the 2022 Global Outbreak Remains a Concern [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
In 2022, as the world was slowly beginning to recover from the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic, an outbreak of mpox - then still called monkeypox - began spreading at an alarming… Read more »
Kenya: Kihika Announces Medical Bill Waiver for Victims of Mai Mahiu Dam Tragedy
Capital FM
Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika has announced waiver on medical bills for victims of Mai Mahiu dam tragedy. Read more »
Liberia: Liberia Integrates Malaria Vaccine Into Expanded Immunization Program
FrontPageAfrica
Liberia on Thursday, April 25 achieved a significant milestone in its fight against malaria as it introduces the highly anticipated RTS,S malaria vaccine on World Malaria Day under… Read more »
Africa: AU Ministers of Health Speak on Draft Pandemic Prevention Agreement [press release]
Africa CDC
We, the Ministers of Health of African Union Member States, held a meeting on 27th April 2024 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia under the facilitation of the Africa Centres for Disease… Read more »
São Tomé and Príncipe: São Tomé and Principe Celebrated the World Malaria Day [press release]
WHO-AFRO
The country is highly committed to reach the malaria elimination goal by 2030 Read more »
Africa: Urgent Call for Country Leadership and Global Solidarity to End Maternal and Newborn Deaths By 2030
UNFPA
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) will join global leaders to call for renewed commitment towards progress on eradicating preventable maternal and newborn deaths at a 29… Read more »
Ethiopia: Supporting Ethiopia in the Battle Against Malaria - a Vital Mission of the U.S. Govt [opinion]
Reporter
As we recognize World Malaria Day on April 25, we reflect on the relentless battle against malaria, a life-threatening disease transmitted by female malaria-carrying mosquitoes.… Read more »
Gambia: Health Ministry, Partners Celebrate World Malaria Day
The Point
The Ministry of Health through the National Malaria Control Program(NMCP) and Catholic Relief Services (CRS) on Thursday joined commemorations marking World Malaria Day with the… Read more »
Nigeria: Expert Proffers Solution to Nigeria's Healthcare Affordability Crisis
Leadership
A Nigerian health expert Akolade Jimoh has said that the country's healthcare affordability crisis can be addressed by a roadmap to universal coverage through innovative financing. Read more »
Nigeria: Emzor Unveils Plan for $23m Api Facility in Sagamu
Vanguard
Emzor Pharmaceuticals has unveiled plans to construct an Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API) facility in Sagamu, Ogun State, worth $23 million (about N25 billion) to combat the… Read more »
Nigeria: Harsh Economy - Nigerian Women Now Shun Maternity Leave
Vanguard
·Hit the streets after birth...to make ends meet Read more »
Nigeria: Celebration of World Veterinary Day 2024
Daily Trust
As we celebrate the 2024 World Veterinary Day in Nigeria, a brief history of our profession for institutional memory will be appropriate. Read more »
April 28
Africa: Africa CDC and EU Partner in New Genomic Surveillance and Data-Sharing Projects [press release]
Africa CDC
Two new projects set to boost Africa's competency in molecular detection of outbreaks on genomic surveillance and data sharing have commenced on the continent. Read more »
Africa: African Researchers Propose Mpox Research Group [press release]
Africa CDC
African researchers have proposed setting up a multicountry research group to mitigate against recurring epidemics in Africa and prevent future pandemics. The planned Mpox Research… Read more »