June 09
Kenya: Protests Erupt Again in Nanyuki Over Proposed Ebola Treatment Facility
Capital FM
Residents in Nanyuki town staged protests on Tuesday over plans to establish an Ebola quarantine and treatment facility allegedly intended to handle American citizens exposed to… Read more »
Africa: Human Rights Watch Challenges 'Terms' of U.S. Health Aid to African Countries
Liberian Observer
A new report by Human Rights Watch (HRW) has thrust Liberia into a growing international debate over health aid, data sovereignty, disease surveillance, and the future of global… Read more »
Sudan: Sudan Approves $139 Million Proposal to Combat Malaria, Tuberculosis, and HIV/Aids
SNA
PORT SUDAN, June 8, 2026 (SUNA) -- Sudan has approved a comprehensive national proposal to combat malaria, tuberculosis, and HIV/AIDS, with a total value of $139,298,699, during a… Read more »
Africa: All of Africa Today - June 9, 2026
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Nigeria: MSF Records 7,850 Cholera Cases, 74 Deaths in Borno Outbreak
Leadership
Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) says it has recorded 7,850 suspected cholera cases and 74 deaths in Borno State, while treating 7,439 patients between 1 May and 7 June… Read more »
Uganda: Uganda Deploys Team to DRC to Contain Ebola
Independent (Kampala)
Uganda is in final preparations of setting up Ebola treatment centers and a Laboratory in the Democratic Republic of Congo in a bid to assist the neighboring country bring the… Read more »
Liberia: Why the Secrecy About the U.S.-Liberia Health Pact? [editorial]
Liberian Observer
For all the controversy surrounding the reported health agreement between Liberia and the United States, one question rises above the rest: Why the secrecy? Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Assures WHO of Uganda's Readiness to Contain Ebola
Nile Post
President Museveni has assured the World Health Organization (WHO) of Uganda's continued preparedness to contain the ongoing Ebola outbreak, emphasizing the need for stronger… Read more »
Nigeria: Unsafe Food Causes 53,000 Deaths Annually in Nigeria - Minister
Premium Times
According to him, foodborne diseases result in about 4.26 million years of healthy life lost annually through illness, disability and premature deaths across the country. Read more »
Tanzania: Bed Net Coverage Falls Short of Target As Tanzania Pushes for Malaria Elimination
Daily News
A newly published study has found that rural Tanzania is still falling short of its insecticide treated bed net targets, with both ownership and usage remaining below the national… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: WHO Reports 515 Ebola Cases, 91 Deaths in DR Congo
Premium Times
According to WHO, the outbreak continues to evolve rapidly, with increasing geographic spread and cross-border transmission between the two countries. Read more »
Mozambique: New Research Highlights the Power of Digital Tools to Reach More Children and Fight Malaria in Mozambique
Malaria Consortium
Two recent publications from Malaria Consortium and partners show how digital innovation is transforming health campaigns and immunisation delivery in one of the world's most… Read more »
South Africa: Mangaung Residents Demand Action Over Sewer Spills
Health-e
Communities in Mangaung are at their wits' end with the persistent sewer spillage on their streets. Read more »
South Africa: South Africa - Activists Call for Greater Access to Newly-Launched HIV Prevention Drug
IPS
As South Africa officially launches the rollout of a groundbreaking HIV prevention drug, civic groups in the country have slammed the plan, saying it will not reach anywhere near… Read more »
Kenya: Condom Sales Boost PS Kenya Revenue to Sh747mn
Capital FM
Strong demand for condoms helped Population Services Kenya (PS Kenya) increase revenue from its health products portfolio to Sh747 million in 2025, even as sales of its leading… Read more »
Uganda: WHO Condemns Ebola Travel Restriction Against Uganda
Independent (Kampala)
World Health Organization (WHO) Director General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has has said travel restrictions imposed on Uganda as a result of the Ebola outbreak first announced… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Building Trust and Lab Testing At the Heart of DR Congo Ebola Response - WHO
UN News
In Ebola-stricken eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) a massive push for early testing and contact tracing is helping to contain the virus, the UN World Health… Read more »
Africa: Meet the Nigerian Oncologist Helping to Fight Cancer in KZN and Across Africa
Daily Maverick
Propelled by an early vision to help others, Dr Abba Mallum tells Spotlight about his roots in Borno State, about opportunities in Stellenbosch and Durban, and about his pioneering… Read more »
Liberia: House Approves Establishment of Health Care and Immunization Caucus
New Dawn
The House of Representatives has approved the formation of the Liberia Primary Health Care and Immunization Caucus (LIPIC) following a request by Representative Julie F. Wiah of… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: World's First AI-Designed Vaccine Explained [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Researchers at the University of Cambridge have developed what they describe as a fundamentally new type of vaccine using artificial intelligence (AI). The vaccine's key component… Read more »
Kenya: Laikipia County Opposes Proposed Ebola Quarantine Facility in Nanyuki
Capital FM
The Laikipia County Government has formally opposed plans to establish an Ebola quarantine and isolation facility within the county, citing concerns over public health safety,… Read more »
Angola: Angola Reaches 70 Percent Vaccination Coverage - Health Ministry
ANGOP
Luanda -The National Public Health Director, Helga Freitas said on Tuesday in Luanda that vaccination coverage in Angola has reached 70% thanks to the government's efforts to… Read more »
Sudan: Sudan in a Week - Ayin News Bulletin
Ayin Network
To keep our readers informed of the multitude of events taking place in Sudan amidst the ongoing, devastating war, we have developed a series of weekly news briefs covering major… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Among Three African Nations Selected for Sh9.7bn Eye Care Initiative
Capital FM
Kenya is among three African countries selected to benefit from a $75 million (about Sh9.7 billion) global initiative by Bloomberg Philanthropies aimed at expanding access to eye… Read more »
Nigeria: Mental Health Not Sign of Weakness, Soludo Assures Men
Vanguard
As the world observes Men's Mental Health Awareness this month, the wife of the governor of Anambra State, Dr Nonye Soludo, has assured men that it is not a sign of weakness. Read more »
