June 18
Rwanda: Cuban Medics Set to Enhance Rwanda's Healthcare
New Times
A Cuban medical brigade is in Rwanda as part of the early phases of implementing the 4x4 strategy, which aims to quadruple the health workforce in the next four years. Read more »
Nigeria: Yet Another Cholera Outbreak [editorial]
This Day
There is need to improve on personal hygiene Read more »
Ghana: MOH to Roll Out New Health Insurance Policy for Non-Residents July 1
Ghanaian Times
The Ministry of Health (MoH) is to roll out new health insurance policy for non- residents who travel into the country from July 1 this year. Read more »
Nigeria: Aiico Insurance Reiterates Commitment to Healthy Community
Vanguard
AIICO Insurance Plc has reiterated commitment to supporting a healthy community and potentially saving lives. Read more »
Kenya: Jabeur & Sabalenka Miss Olympics to Prioritise Health
Capital FM
Ons Jabeur and Aryna Sabalenka say they will not compete at this summer's Olympic Games in Paris in order to prioritise their health. Read more »
Nigeria: NYSC Offers Free Medical Services in Edo
Daily Trust
Members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), under their Health Initiative for Rural Dwellers (HIRD), have offered free medical services to residents of Ekae community in… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Adequate January Disease Doses in Stock
The Herald
WITH winter well-known for its low tick infestations, Government has assured farmers that the 90 000 doses of January disease in stock can sustain the livestock sector until the… Read more »
June 17
Nigeria: Oyo Govt Issues Health Alert Over Suspected Cholera Cases
Premium Times
The health commissioner said the two suspected cases in Ibadan are males who worked at a construction site in Lekki Peninsula in Lagos State. Read more »
South Africa: Western Cape Records First Mpox Case - South African News Briefs - June 17, 2024
allAfrica
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Nigeria: Lagos Island Epicentre of Cholera Outbreak - Health Commissioner
Vanguard
The Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, says Lagos Island has the highest number of suspected cholera cases with 106 cases out of the 350 suspected cases in… Read more »
Namibia: Vital Circumcision Services Reach Remote Areas [press release]
Namibia Economist
Klaus Kazungo, a Registered Nurse for Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision (VMMC), thought Toivo Songora was joking when he volunteered to be first in line for circumcision in… Read more »
Africa: Romantic Breakups Can Spark Severe Trauma in Young People - New Study [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
What should I study? What do I want to be? How will I pay for my education? Who do I want to spend the rest of my life with? These are the life-changing decisions many young people… Read more »
Nigeria: Cholera - We've Activated Surveillance for Immediate Response - Ondo Govt
Vanguard
Ondo state government has activated its surveillance for immediate response to any case of cholera in the state. Read more »
Nigeria: Cholera Bacteria Transmitted Through Feces, Expert Cautions Public
Vanguard
Dr Gabriel Adakole, a public health expert, based in Abuja, has cautioned the public against Cholera bacteria which is passed through faeces (poop) and shed back into the… Read more »
Nigeria: Cholera - Nigeria Must Prevent Spread in Schools - Unicef
Vanguard
Following the outbreak of cholera in Lagos and some states, the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) has called for extensive measures to protect school children. Read more »
Egypt: 27 Egyptian Pilgrims Transferred to Hospitals in the Holy Sites - Ministry of Health
Egypt Online
The Ministry of Health and Population announced on Monday that 27 Egyptian pilgrims were transferred to the hospitals in the holy sites of Arafat and Mina during the first day of… Read more »
Egypt: 49.886mn Women Receive Medical Services of Women's Health Presidential Initiative - Health Ministry
Egypt Online
The Ministry of Health and Population on Monday said that up to 49.886 million women have received medical services provided by the Egyptian Women's Health Presidential Initiative,… Read more »
Nigeria: Not All Heroes Wear Capes - Celebrating Voluntary Blood Donors for Blood Donor Day 2024 [blog]
Nigeria Health Watch
Every pint of blood donated comes with a story of kindness from family, friends and in some cases even strangers in Nigeria. As a result, this year's World Blood Donor Day themed… Read more »
Nigeria: Ondo Prepared to Prevent, Combat Cholera Outbreak - Official
Premium Times
The Ondo State health commissioner appealed to citizens to maintain a high level of personal and food hygiene and report promptly to the hospital in case of diarrhoea and vomiting. Read more »
Uganda: Building a 'Future-Proof' Supply Chain in Uganda
Global Fund
Uganda's National Medical Stores facility in Entebbe holds and distributes essential health commodities including medicines, diagnostics and 14 types of vaccines to more than 3,500… Read more »
Ghana: Ghana Rolls Out Health Insurance for Foreigners Next Month
Accra Times
It particularly targets foreigners with visas, and provisions are in place for those requiring visas on arrival to ensure they are included in the scheme Read more »
Nigeria: Cholera - Identified Strain Highly Aggressive, Contagious in Lagos - Health Commissioner
Vanguard
The Lagos State Government has warned that there's an outbreak of cholera in the state and that "the identified strain is highly aggressive and contagious, with potential for… Read more »
Uganda: Free Talk Therapy Ramped Up to Combat Mental Health Crisis
Nile Post
Uganda is grappling with a mental health crisis, with suicide rates soaring and experts calling for urgent national action. Read more »
Uganda: High Cases of Malnutrition Worry Kiryandongo
Nile Post
Authorities in Kiryandongo have raised concerns over the rising cases of malnutrition in the district. Read more »
Nigeria: 160,000 Kids Living With HIV in Nigeria, Christian Council Raises Alarm
Vanguard
...Says only 45,000 receiving treatment Read more »