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 »
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 »
Africa Steps Up the Fight as Non-Communicable Diseases Rise Sharply
allAfrica
Non-communicable diseases, or NCDs, are a leading cause of death globally, with a disproportionate impact on low- and middle-income countries. NCDs are long-term conditions that… Read more »
Kenyan Doctors' Strike - the Govt Keeps Failing to Hold Up Its End of the Bargain [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
At least 4,000 doctors are employed in Kenya's public healthcare sector. Almost all of them went on strike on 14 March 2024, demanding the implementation of a labour agreement… Read more »
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 »
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 »
AHAS 2024 - Technology is a key part of Tobacco Harm Reduction Approach, according to Dr Kgosi Letlape [interview]
allAfrica
The 2024 edition of Africa Healthcare Summit was held in Accra on April 22-23, 2024. Organized by Zenith Global Health, this year's theme was " Advances in Public Health-Tackling… Read more »
Uganda Considers Bailout for Struggling Vaccine Factory
Nile Post
Nearly half the requested funds (578 billion shillings) for the supplementary budget are earmarked for Dei Bio Pharma, a Ugandan pharmaceutical company struggling to keep its… Read more »
A Looming Crisis - Kalungu District Grapples With Drug Shortages
Nile Post
A dark cloud hangs over Kalungu District, Uganda. Since January 2024, government health facilities have faced a critical shortage of essential drugs, leaving patients in a… Read more »
Following Cholera Outbreak in Bati District, Amhara Health Authorities Take Action to Contain the Spread of the Disease
Addis Standard
Amid reports of a cholera outbreak in the Bati district within the Oromia special zone of the Amhara region, health authorities are swiftly responding to contain the spread of the… Read more »
China Helps Uganda Fight Malaria As Global Funding Shrinks
Independent (Kampala)
For Milly Nakazzi, an assistant nursing officer at Uganda's Kiruddu National Referral Hospital, the fact that at least six of every 10 patients she treats have malaria is business… Read more »
Congo Brazzaville Declares Mpox Epidemic
New Times
Republic of the Congo has declared an epidemic of mpox (monkeypox), a viral illness caused by the monkeypox virus, after 19 cases were confirmed across five regions, including the… Read more »
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 »
USAID's Catalyst Study Expands HIV Prevention Options for Women and Girls in Africa
USAID
A USAID-supported study is expanding options for HIV prevention products for women and girls in Africa, a population disproportionately affected by the virus; in sub-Saharan Africa… Read more »
Soaring Prices Threaten Nigeria's Malaria Control
VOA
Thursday, April 25, marked World Malaria Day, a day to mark progress against the deadly disease. In Nigeria, that progress is being threatened by soaring drug costs caused by… Read more »