June 14
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe Has 8,000 Doses of Cabotegravir Anti-HIV Drug
The Herald
Zimbabwe has 8,000 doses of injectable pre-exposure prophylaxis drug, cabotegravir, for use in the ongoing pilot programme to establish its efficacy in preventing HIV as the… Read more »
Africa: How Can Africa Navigate Increasing Polycrises?
New Times
Never has the world experienced a plethora of complex challenges as it is experiencing today. The world is suffering from the after-mass effects of the Covid-19 pandemic, two wars… Read more »
Mauritius: World Blood Donor Day 2024 - a Call to Encourage Youngsters to Donate Blood
Government of Mauritius
In his message on the occasion of World Blood Donor Day 2024, the Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr Kailesh Kumar Singh Jagutpal, encouraged young people, 18 years and above, to… Read more »
Africa: Zeroing in On Purposive Targeting in Oral Cholera Vaccination Campaign [press release]
WHO-AFRO
In the midst of a raging cholera outbreak in Sorgin, Nsanje, Kaombe Sugar Company finds itself at the epicenter of a public health crisis. Field workers, including long-time… Read more »
Nigeria: Mbah Breaks 19-Year Jinx As Nmcn Approves Internship, Indexing for Esut, Other Nursing Schools
This Day
*Governor targets production of 3,000 nurses yearly Read more »
Zimbabwe: We're Committed to Affordable Health - VP Mohadi
The Herald
Blessings Chidakwa in CHIMANIMANI Read more »
June 13
South Africa: National Disaster for 3 Provinces After Severe Weather
allAfrica
The Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta) department declared a national disaster for areas affected by severe weather in KwaZulu-Natal, Eastern Cape, and the… Read more »
Africa: African Health Leaders Begin Work On Roadmap to Reshape Global Health Financing On the Continent [press release]
WHO-AFRO
More than 80 ministry of health experts, regional and global partners and civil society representatives have set in motion the development of a roadmap to catalyse action to… Read more »
Africa: Gavi to Boost Access to Life-Saving Human Rabies Vaccines in Over 50 Countries - Gavi, WHO and Uar [press release]
WHO
Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, in collaboration with partners, is announcing support for human rabies vaccines for post exposure prophylaxis (PEP) as part of routine immunisation.… Read more »
Ghana: Ghana Risks Losing Global Fund Support Over Delayed Medication Clearance
Accra Times
Ghana faces no a ban on receiving drug donation from the global fund due to the backlog of HIV and TB Drugs. Read more »
Namibia: Namibian First Ladies Call for New HIV Medicine
New Era
NAMIBIAN first lady Sustjie Mbumba and former first lady Monica Geingos are among 300 world leaders, celebrities, scientists and activists who are calling for pharmaceutical… Read more »
Ethiopia: Blood, Tissue Bank Pleads for Donation
Ethiopian Herald
The low number of blood donors leaves many patients in hospitals in critical situations, the Blood and Tissue Bank of Ethiopia said, calling for the public's response to the cause. Read more »
Namibia: Health Ministry Urges Action to Address Pharmaceutical Stock-Outs
Namibian
Health and social services executive director Ben Nangombe says there is a pressing need to tackle pharmaceutical stock-outs across Namibia. Read more »
West Africa: Laboratory Experts Discuss Ways to Protect West Africa From Deadly Diseases
Foroyaa
Scores of health experts, scientists, and administrators in West Africa are currently discussing a way forward on how best they could tackle and protect the region from outbreak of… Read more »
Uganda: How Govt Plans to Use Shs2.9tn to Fix Ailing Health Sector
Nile Post
Health sector allocated 2.946 trillion for 2024/2025 financial year. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Health Facilities to Be Within 5km Radius Countrywide - VP Mohadi
The Herald
All health facilities should be easily accessible to citizens, with no one travelling beyond five kilometres to seek medical attention, Vice President Kembo Mohadi has said. Read more »
Africa: Gavi Announces Launch of Preventive Ebola, Routine Multivalent Meningitis, Human Rabies, and Hepatitis B Birth Dose Vaccination Programmes [press release]
GAVI
In historic step, preventive Ebola vaccination to become norm in highest-risk countries Gavi will also support lower-income countries for routine administration of human rabies… Read more »
Rwanda: Political Will - a Key Tool in Rwanda's Fight Against HIV
New Times
Rwanda has made significant strides in managing HIV/AIDS, successfully meeting the "95-95-95" targets set by the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS). The "95-95-95"… Read more »
South Africa: South African Authorities Warn of Mpox After 2 Deaths
VOA
Two people have died after contracting mpox, or monkeypox, South African health authorities said Thursday. Read more »
Nigeria: NCDC Confirms 30 Deaths As Suspected Cases of Cholera Hit 1,141 in 30 States
Leadership
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has said that a total of 1,141 suspected and 65 confirmed cases of cholera with 30 deaths have been reported from 96… Read more »
Africa: Despite Improved WHO Regulations, the World Remains Ill-Prepared for the Next Pandemic [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
The international community's recent failure to conclude a global pandemic agreement leaves large gaps in our capacity to deal with the next major infectious disease emergency. Read more »
Ghana: Minority Gives Government 24 Hours to Clear Global Fund Consignment
Accra Times
"Therefore, Mr president, at least the right to health care is enshrined in the 1992 constitution and you should not continue to disgrace Ghana like you continue to do. So, we… Read more »
South Africa: Tobacco Use in SA Remains High, With Smokers Starting At a Younger Age
SAnews.gov.za
The prevalence of smoking in South Africa remains high compared to other countries, with an average of 8.5 cigarettes smoked per day by daily smokers. Read more »
South Africa: SA Records Second Death From Mpox, With Six Known Positive Cases
SAnews.gov.za
Health Minister Dr Joe Phaahla has announced a second death linked to Mpox, formerly known as monkeypox. Read more »
Nigeria: NCDC Alerts On Cholera Outbreak in Nigeria, Records 30 Deaths
Premium Times
According to the NCDC, 10 states contributed 90 per cent to the burden of cholera. Read more »