June 20
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 »
Nigeria: Cholera - Situation Worsens in Lagos As Fatalities Increase to 21
Premium Times
Mr Abayomi hinted on Monday that the identified cholera strain is highly aggressive and contagious. Read more »
Nigeria: Cholera Spreads to Ogun, Kills 62-Year-Old Woman
Daily Trust
Ravaging cholera outbreak has hit Ogun State, killing one and leaving about five others hospitalised. Read more »
South Africa: Universal Health Coverage a Crucial Step for Healthcare Equity, but Tackling Poverty Is Key [analysis]
Daily Maverick
The broader determinants of health in South Africa, such as poverty, gender inequality, housing, water and sanitation, and education, are deeply intertwined with the country's… Read more »
Rwanda: Africa Should Aim for New Vaccines, Therapeutics - Kagame
New Times
President Paul Kagame said that Africa should be at the forefront of vaccine manufacturing using the latest technologies in order to deal with its disease burden and respond to its… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Prof Mavima Opens HIV and Aids Media Workshop for Editors
The Herald
Acting Minister of Health and Child Care, Professor Paul Mavima has officially opened the National AIDS Council workshop for editors drawn from media institutions operating in… Read more »
Nigeria: Celebrating a Decade of Excellence - NHEA At 10 [blog]
Nigeria Health Watch
In the bustling heart of Lagos, within the hallowed halls of the Eko Hotel, a conversation in 2012 sparked a movement that would transform Nigeria's healthcare landscape. Dr. Wale… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Health Authority Warns of Brain Risks From Pseudoephedrine Medications
263Chat
The Medicine Control Authority of Zimbabwe (MCAZ), in collaboration with Johnson and Johnson, is warning healthcare professionals and patients about the potential risks of using… Read more »
Nigeria: Water Resources Ministry Lists Four Preventive Measures of Cholera Outbreak
Vanguard
....swings into action, analyze water quality Read more »
Africa: Afreximbank and Africa CDC Pledge $2 Billion Facility in Support of Africa Health and Pharmaceutical Products Manufacturing [press release]
Africa CDC
Paris, France; June 20, 2024: African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank or the Bank) and the Africa Centers for Diseases Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) have renewed their… Read more »
Ghana: 17,774 New HIV Infections Were Recorded in 2023
Accra Times
The data showed that the HIV population increased by nine per cent between 2013 and 2023 and was expected to increase by 6.8 per cent by 2030. Read more »
Africa: Global Pandemic Treaty Will Help Fight Future Threats - Top Negotiator On How Talks Are Going [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
For the past two years the World Health Organization's 194 member states have been negotiating an international accord on pandemic prevention, preparedness and response. This was… Read more »
Nigeria: Expert Seeks Inclusive Workplace for 'Sickle Cell Warriors'
Leadership
An Nguvu change leader, Mariya Bagudu has called for the urgent need for inclusivity in the Nigerian workplace for individuals battling sickle cell anaemia. Read more »
Nigeria: Lagos Govt Signs Pact On Digital Health Technology
Leadership
Lagos State government has signed a concession agreement for the implementation of the Smart Health Information Platform (SHIP) in the state. Read more »
Liberia: LMHRA Seizes Over $4,000 Expired Pharmaceuticals in Ganta
FrontPageAfrica
The Liberia Medicines and Health Products Regulatory Authority (LMHRA) has seized a huge quantity of expired pharmaceuticals formed in the possession of NAND Pharmacy branch# 3 in… Read more »
Nigeria: Deaths Increase to 21, Infections 401 in Lagos Cholera Outbreak
Vanguard
The Lagos State Government says the number of deaths from cholera outbreak in the state has increased from 15 to 21, while infections increased to 401 from 350. Read more »
Nigeria: Cholera - Lagos Tasks Residents On Preventive Measures
Vanguard
Mrs Grace Adesola, Director, Health Education and Promotion Board, Lagos State Primary Health Care Board, on Thursday advised residents to take preventive measures against cholera… Read more »
Nigeria: Lagos Faces Cholera Surge With 21 Deaths, 401 Suspected Cases
Vanguard
The number of deaths from the cholera outbreak in Lagos on Thursday rose to 21, with 401 suspected cases recorded across the state. Read more »
Namibia: Govt Launches National Health Strategy
Namibian
A collaboration between three ministries aims to address health risks across human, animal, plant and environmental health sectors. Read more »
Tanzania: How 'Afya Hatua' Drops HIV Prevalence in Kigoma
Daily News
The Prevention of Mother to Child Transmissions (PMTCT) rate in Kigoma Region has seen a remark- able decline, nearly reaching zero per cent from its previous standing of one per… Read more »
Rwanda: 'Undetectable Untransmittable' - a Game-Changer in Rwanda's HIV Prevention, Treatment Course
New Times
In 2012, Rukundo received the devastating news that he had acquired HIV. He delayed medication, thinking his results might have been swapped with other students during the school… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Pari Resumes Radiotherapy Services
The Herald
Zimbabweans battling cancer have been given a lifeline following the resumption of radiotherapy services at Parirenyatwa Group of Hospitals, providing a more affordable treatment… Read more »
June 19
Africa: Heat Exposure During Pregnancy Can Lead to a Lifetime of Health Problems [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Climate change is one of the greatest public health threats humanity has ever faced. Read more »