November 05
Tunisia: Small Cabinet Meeting Approves Urgent Measures for Health Sector and Health Coverage
Tunis Afrique Presse
A small cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Kamel Madouri on Tuesday dealt with a number of issues related to the health sector and health care. Read more »
Gambia: Hon Fatou Kinteh Attends OIC High Level Ministerial Donors' Conference in Jeddah PS Kah With Hon. Fatou Kinteh
The Point
Honorable Fatou S. Kinteh, Minister of Gender, Children and Social Welfare attended the OIC High Level Ministerial Donors' Conference in Jedda, Saudi Arabia, to support the… Read more »
South Africa: Court to Hear Case Against TotalEnergies' Drilling Plans in South African Waters [press release]
The Green Connection
In another landmark case that highlights the voices of communities facing the frontline impacts of climate change, Aukotowa Fisheries Primary Co-Operative, The Green Connection,… Read more »
Nigeria: Who Targets 17 Deadly Pathogens for New Vaccine Development
Premium Times
According to the study, three diseases- HIV, malaria, and tuberculosis - claim nearly 2.5 million lives annually, reinforcing the need for continued vaccine research and… Read more »
Nigeria: Lagos Targets 8,000 Individuals for 2025 HIV/Aids Survey
Premium Times
In 2018, Lagos State reported a prevalence rate of 1.4 per cent, with more than 170,000 residents living with HIV. Read more »
Kenya: MOH Moves to Evaluate Sha-Accredited Hospitals Amid Mounting Concerns
Capital FM
NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 5 - The Ministry of Health has launched a multidisciplinary evaluation to assess the effectiveness and competence of public health facilities, while also… Read more »
Nigeria: NNPC Launches Free Cancer Screening Campaign, Targets 3,000 Nigerians
This Day
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) through NNPC Foundation, its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) arm, has said it is set to launch a free cancer screening… Read more »
Africa: One Health Approach Helps Combat Zoonotic Diseases in Africa
The Herald
As Africa was recovering from the Covid- 19 pandemic that threatened to cripple economies, many countries in the region have been hit by Mpox. Read more »
Nigeria: Experts Decry High Rate of Deaths, Injuries From Unsafe Abortions
Daily Trust
Experts in sexual and reproductive health have harped on the need for increased efforts from government and other stakeholders towards tackling the burden of unsafe termination of… Read more »
Nigeria: African Horse Sickness Threatens Kaduna Polo Tournaments
Daily Trust
The dreaded African Horse Sickness (AHS) that ravages stables in the northern part of Nigeria has taken a toll on the game of polo as the Emir of Zazzau African Patrons Polo… Read more »
Nigeria: 500 Residents Benefit From Seadogs' Medical Mission in Delta
Daily Trust
Residents of Egini in Udu Local Government Area of Delta State have commended the National Association of Seadogs (Pyrates Confraternity) for providing free medical care to over… Read more »
Liberia: Nahwul Commends Progress in Advocacy Efforts for Healthcare Workers, Urges Continued Patience
FrontPageAfrica
The National Health Workers Union of Liberia (NAHWUL) has reaffirmed its commitment to advocating for better working conditions and wages for healthcare providers while calling on… Read more »
Liberia: Moh, Plan International Liberia Hold Workshop to Boost Quality Laboratory Services
FrontPageAfrica
A two-day workshop to boost quality Laboratory services and integrated Lab system management strengthening, ended in Monrovia on Thursday, through support from Global Fund. Read more »
November 04
Sudan: First Famine, Now Cholera and Dengue Fever Surge Hits War-Torn Sudan
UN News
War in Sudan has devastated towns and cities across the country and pushed the healthcare system to collapse, just as cases of cholera and dengue fever are surging and hunger… Read more »
Sudan: Sudan Rolls Out First Malaria Vaccines [press release]
United Nations in Sudan
Port Sudan, Sudan - The Federal Ministry of Health, in partnership with the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), the World Health Organization (WHO) and Gavi, the Vaccine… Read more »
Southern Africa: Mosquito Season in Southern Africa - Tonic Water and Vitamins Won't Protect You but Knowing Where the Hotspots Are Will [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
While the emergence of colourful butterflies is a welcome sign of summer, the constant buzzing of mosquitoes is an annoying part of the season. Read more »
Nigeria: Doctors Withdraw Services At Kano Hospital Over Commissioner's Alleged Assault On Colleague
Premium Times
The NMA has issued an ultimatum to the Kano State Government to sack the commissioner . Read more »
Namibia: Hardap's Desperate Times - Four Die, 188 Hospitalised With Severe Malnutrition As Taps Run Dry
New Era
Four children died and 188 people have been admitted to medical facilities in the Hardap region due to malnutrition. Read more »
Ethiopia: Analysis - Tigray's Ayder Hospital Struggles to Deliver Essential Services As Budget Cuts Bite - Staff, Patients Confront Tough Choices [analysis]
Addis Standard
Berhane Gebremichael, a resident of Mekelle, the capital of the Tigray region, faced a challenging situation this year when his nearly three-year-old daughter, severely injured in… Read more »
Liberia: Liberian Scientists Detect Monkeypox Clade-Iib, No Mpox Deaths Reported
Liberian Investigator
The National Public Health Institute of Liberia (NPHIL) announces that Liberian scientists have acquired genomic sequencing detected and identified Monkeypox virus Clade IIb in the… Read more »
Egypt: Expansion Efforts Afoot to Turn Nasser Institute Hospital Into Largest Medical City in Me - Health Min.
Egypt Online
Minister of Health and Population Khaled Abdel Ghaffar on Sunday paid an inspection tour of the main building extension of Nasser Institute Hospital, which has a total of 600… Read more »
Southern Africa: SADC to Hold Joint Meeting of Ministers of Health and Ministers Responsible for HIV & Aids [document]
SADC
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) will hold a Joint meeting of the SADC Ministers of Health and Ministers responsible for HIV & AIDS on 7th November 2024 in… Read more »
Kenya: Govt Enrolls Nearly 9,000 Healthcare Facilities Under Social Health Assurance
Capital FM
Government spokesperson Isaac Mwaura has revealed that the government has enrolled nearly 9,000 healthcare facilities across the country under the Social Health Assurance (SHA)… Read more »
South Africa: Patients Cross River and Bush to Get to Nearest Clinic
GroundUp
Eastern Cape Department of Health says there's no budget to build a clinic for residents of Sicweza village just outside Flagstaff Read more »
South Africa: Gugulethu Protesters Demand Update On New Hospital
GroundUp
While most residents agree they desperately need a new hospital, some don't want to lose a popular sports field Read more »
