Efforts to combat the Ebola outbreak in the DR Congo are being hampered by rebel fighting, say UN agencies. Reuters reports that three volunteers from the International Read more »
Cancer is the second leading cause of death globally and is estimated to account for 9.6 million death in 2018, according to WHO. In Uganda alone, over 60,000 new cases are ... Read more »
Almost 600 homophobic attacks and violations were reported in Cameroon last year, according to Humanity First Cameroon, an LGBT+ umbrella organisation, with one in five lesbians ... Read more »
The U.S. first lady will highlight the work of the United States Agency for International Development in Africa, which focus on agriculture, health care, governance and climate ... Read more »
There have long been differences over the pricing of drugs crucial to combating disease in poorer countries, with international drugs companies, backed by Western governments, ... Read more »
Heads of states will sign the first UN declaration on the most deadly infectious disease on earth: TB. The ink is mostly dry on the 16-page agreement, but what's not in the final ... Read more »
As Nigeria's presidential campaign accelerates, the wife of a leading contender focuses on her campaign for women and children. Toyin Saraki says she supports her husband, Senate ... Read more »
In just two weeks, the cholera outbreak gripping Zimbabwe has claimed at least 32 lives and more than 7,000 cases have been reported. The government has declared a public health ... Read more »
Police were forced to call for reinforcements as vendors fought back with stones, following their eviction from the Harare CBD and the confiscation of their goods. This follows ... Read more »
The country's health board says it will investigate the death of 12 babies at Pumwani Maternity Hospital, while Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko alleges that it could be linked to human ... Read more »
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