June 21
South Africa: Mpox Cases Rise to 13
SAnews.gov.za
South Africa has identified six additional laboratory-confirmed cases of Mpox, taking the total number of cases from seven to 13 since the first case was reported last month. Read more »
Africa: Scaling-Up Antimicrobial Resistance Genomic Surveillance in Africa [press release]
Africa CDC
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention's Pathogen Genomics Initiative (Africa-PGI) uses short-term intensive courses to transform disease surveillance. Read more »
Sierra Leone: President Bio Commissions Lumley Children's Hospital
Concord
President Dr. Julius Maada Bio, has on Friday, June 14,officially commissioned the Lumley Children's Hospital dubbed "Paediatric Centre of Excellence." Read more »
Kenya: Adolescent Mother in Homa Bay Leads Efforts to Eradicate HIV, Early Pregnancy, and GBV
Capital FM
Even after giving birth at a tender age, Millicent Nyaramu from Kabondo, Homa Bay County, is among thousands of adolescent mothers who returned to school through the re-entry… Read more »
Africa: Protecting More Children, Against More Diseases, Faster Than Ever Before - Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance Unveils Plans for Next 5-Year Period [press release]
GAVI
Gavi's new Investment Opportunity outlines plans for the Vaccine Alliance to protect 500 million children, saving over 8 million lives between 2026 and 2030. At a Forum co-hosted… Read more »
Nigeria: Cholera - Kano Govt Issues Safety Measures for Residents
Premium Times
The World Health Organisation (WHO) announced a resurgence of cholera cases across countries in Africa, East Asia, America, Europe, and the Eastern Mediterranean region. Read more »
Namibia: UNAIDS Celebrates Scrapping of Sodomy Law
Namibian
The Joint United Nations Programme on HIV-AIDS (UNAIDS) has commended the High Court's decision to declare the common law crimes of sodomy and "unnatural sexual offences" of… Read more »
Nigeria: Cholera - WHO Confirms Global Resurgence, Records 1,900 Deaths
Premium Times
Based on the number of outbreaks and their geographic expansion, alongside the shortage of vaccines and other resources, WHO said it has classified the outbreak as "a grade 3… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe Achieves HIV Epidemic Control
The Herald
Zimbabwe has achieved HIV epidemic control, a critical point where the total number of new HIV infections fall below the total number of deaths, with both indices declining, a… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Double Vulnerability - Miners With Silicosis At Risk of TB Infection
The Herald
Tuberculosis (TB) is airborne and is caused by a bacteria called mycobacterium tuberculosis. Since it is airborne, everyone is at risk of acquiring the disease. Read more »
Nigeria: Cholera - Death Toll Hits 21 in Lagos, 401 Cases Recorded
Vanguard
Following the outbreak of cholera in some parts of the country, at least 21 persons have been confirmed dead in Lagos State, with 401 suspected cases reported to the state Ministry… Read more »
Nigeria: Cervical Cancer - Nigeria Vaccinates 7m Girls in 2 Weeks - Gavi
Daily Trust
Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, and its partners have applauded the vaccination of seven million girls in Nigeria against the human papillomavirus (HPV) within two weeks. Read more »
June 20
Africa: WHO Announces Global Resurgence of Cholera Cases in 2024
UN News
The UN World Health Organization (WHO) has announced a spike in cholera in several regions of the world, with almost 195,000 cases and over 1,900 deaths reported in 24 countries… Read more »
Africa: Universal Health Reforms Are Affordable, Even in a Period of Crisis [analysis]
Chatham House
A new Chatham House report indicates that by dedicating one per cent of GDP, countries of all kinds all over the world can deliver universal health care for their citizens. Read more »
Chad: Chad Eliminates Human African Trypanosomiasis As a Public Health Problem
WHO
51st country to be recognized by WHO for eliminating a neglected tropical disease, surpassing the halfway mark towards the 100-country target set for 2030 Read more »
Zimbabwe: Understaffed Parirenyatwa Radiotherapy Unit Resumes Operations
263Chat
Parirenyatwa Group of Hospitals has resumed operations in its radiotherapy unit after a two-and-a-half-year shutdown, offering a glimmer of hope to cancer patients who have faced… Read more »
Africa: Air Pollution Is Killing Millions Across the Globe, Claims State of Global Air Report
People's Dispatch
Pollution is the second leading cause for death and life long health problems among children. In 2021, it killed over 700,000 children Read more »
Africa: African Leaders, French President Seek Vaccines for Africa
VOA
African leaders and French President Emmanuel Macron have partnered on an approximately $1-billion project to make vaccines more available in Africa after the COVID-19 pandemic… Read more »
Nigeria: Seven Million Nigerian Girls Vaccinated Against HPV in Two Weeks - Official
Premium Times
GAVI said by vaccinating seven million girls in just two weeks, Nigeria has made significant progress towards its goal of reaching 16 million girls by 2025. Read more »
Africa: Cholera Spreads in Nigeria As EU Launches Africa Vaccine Drive
DW
A deadly outbreak of cholera in the Nigerian state of Lagos has killed at least 21 people. It comes as the EU pledges millions to help fund vaccine production in Africa for such… Read more »
Egypt: Over 2 Million Surgeries Performed Under Presidential Initiative to End Waiting Lists - Health Ministry
Egypt Online
The Ministry of Health and Population announced that it had performed 2,245,738 surgeries as part of the national initiative to end waiting lists and prevent new ones from forming… Read more »
Nigeria: Cholera Outbreak - Lagos Gives Update On Rising Death, Infection Tolls
Premium Times
The Lagos State Government gave an update on the death and infection tolls resulting from the cholera outbreak since laboratory tests confirmed it in the state on 15 June. Read more »
Nigeria: Tackling Nutrition Challenges Through Collaborative Initiatives [blog]
Nigeria Health Watch
Despite its position as one of the largest economies in Africa, Nigeria continues to struggle with the complex issue of malnutrition, with children bearing the highest burden.… Read more »
Africa: Leaders Gather in Paris to Discuss Boosting Vaccine Production in Africa
RFI
Several senior African politicians are in Paris on Thursday for talks with French President Emmanuel Macron at a global summit where a billion dollars will be formally pledged to… Read more »
Ghana: Accra's Toxic Air - Open Waste Burning Takes a Toll On Public Health
Ghanaian Times
Life has been challenging enough for Francis Takyi, a mobile phone repairer who relies on a crutch to get around because of a congenital leg condition. But for close to a year the… Read more »