June 13
South Africa: Mpox in South Africa - Here's What We Know
GroundUp
Health department reports second death from the disease Read more »
Namibia: Two Clinics Serve Over 8 000 Residents
New Era
Despite the access to and availability of quality healthcare for most Namibians having increased steadily since independence, facilities remain inaccessible to those in poor rural… Read more »
Nigeria: Cervical Cancer Vaccination Launched for Nigerian Girls
Daily Trust
Cervical cancer has emerged as the second most common cancer among women in Nigeria; hence Pathfinder has launched vaccination against Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) for girls. Read more »
Zimbabwe: VP Mohadi to Commission Runyararo Health Centre in Chimanimani
The Herald
VICE President Kembo Mohadi is today scheduled to commission Runyararo Health Centre in Chimanimani as the Second Republic continues to make significant strides towards achieving… Read more »
Nigeria: Disease Outbreaks - Nigeria, Niger Step Up Response, Surveillance
Leadership
As the West African Region continues to face several public health challenges, Nigeria and the Republic of Niger have brainstormed on strengthening cross-border surveillance… Read more »
Nigeria: Urgent Need to Tackle Shortage of Doctors At Dash Through Improved Welfare
This Day
Shortage of doctors is the major challenge facing the Nasarawa State government owned 'Dalhatu Araf Specialist Hospital (DASH)', Lafia, as another set of 24 medical doctors had… Read more »
Zimbabwe: EMA Calls for Urgent Overhaul of Harare's Wastewater Management Amid Legal Disputes
New Zimbabwe
THE Environmental Management Agency (EMA) has called for Harare City to urgently redress its wastewater management to avert a water crisis that will leave residents without clean… Read more »
Africa: Mpox Outbreak in South Africa [press release]
Africa CDC
On 13 May 2024, the Government of South Africa announced an outbreak of Mpox following the confirmation of a case from Gauteng province with no travel history to countries with an… Read more »
South Africa: Health Department Reports Second MPox Death - Here's What You Need to Know [analysis]
Daily Maverick
The health department said the 38-year-old patient had HIV and tested positive for mpox after presenting with extensive lesions, oral ulcers, muscle pain and a sore throat. Read more »
Ghana: Nhia Releases Gh¢300m for Disbursement to Healthcare Facilities
Ghanaian Times
The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has released over GH¢300 million as claims payment to be disbursed to healthcare facilities across the country. Read more »
Nigeria: Stay Back to Salvage Nigeria, Shettima Tells Doctors
Daily Trust
Vice President Kashim Shettima has urged Nigerian doctors to remain in the country and work with the current administration to improve the nation's situation, rather than… Read more »
June 12
South Africa: One Mpox Patient Passes Away, While Four Are Still in Recovery
SAnews.gov.za
Health Minister Dr Joe Phaahla has announced that one of the five Mpox patients in South Africa passed away on Monday at Tembisa Hospital in Gauteng. Read more »
Nigeria: Mental Health Services Are Scarce in Nigeria but There's a Huge Need [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Emergency hotlines have a crucial role to play in improving access to mental health services, particularly in countries where these services are in short supply. Read more »
Uganda: Men's Mental Health Month Shines Light On Silent Struggles
Nile Post
June is Men's Mental Health Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about the unique mental health challenges faced by men. Despite societal progress in addressing mental… Read more »
Nigeria: Lagos Issues Guidelines As Cholera Kills Five in Two Days
Premium Times
As of 28 April 2024, data from the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) shows that Nigeria has recorded 815 suspected cholera cases and 14 deaths across 25 states. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Govt Allays Covid-19 Fears, Says Flu Outbreak Synonymous With Winter Season
New Zimbabwe
Government has said that the current flu outbreak across the country is common during the winter season and not Covid-19 as suspected. Read more »
Africa: New Framework Launched to Eliminate Visceral Leishmaniasis in Eastern Africa [press release]
WHO-AFRO
A new, comprehensive framework has been launched to guide health authorities, policy-makers and other stakeholders towards elimination of visceral leishmaniasis (VL) as a public… Read more »
Liberia: Senator Joseph Donates Over U.S.$6,000 Medical Consignment to Bassa
New Republic
Residents of Grand Bassa County were filled with joy as Montserrado County Senator Saah Joseph, in collaboration with the Liberian Senate, generously donated a significant quantity… Read more »
Guinea: Advancing Gender Equality in the Health Workforce - Insights From the Gulf of Guinea [blog]
Nigeria Health Watch
Following the devastating Ebola outbreak in 2014, it became clear that the health systems in countries in West Africa were not prepared to effectively respond to public health… Read more »
South Africa: Cosatu Urges Workers to Guard Against Mpox [press release]
COSATU
The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) warns workers to be cautious after Minister of Health, Joe Phaahla, announced the outbreak of Mpox disease in the country. Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Inks Deal to Host Regional Office of International Vaccine Institute
New Times
Rwanda has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the International Vaccine Institute (IVI) on the establishment of the African Regional Office of the institute in the… Read more »
Nigeria: Obstetrics Expert Seeks Social Insurance Scheme to Combat Maternal Mortality
This Day
A Professor of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, John Sotunsa has called for social insurance scheme and support to stem maternal mortality in the country. Read more »
Angola: Ombudswoman Recommends Doctors' Increase At Malanje General Hospital
ANGOP
The completion of the emergency room and increase in the number of doctors at the Malanje Regional Hospital are among the recommendations the Ombudswoman, Florbela Araújo,… Read more »
Ethiopia: Agreement Signed to Construct 2,000 Health Centers Across Ethiopia
ENA
The Ministry of Health has signed an agreement with three institutions to construct 2,000 health centers across Ethiopia five years. Read more »
Kenya: Auctioneers Seize 10 Mediheal Hospital Vehicles Over Incurred Debt
Capital FM
Auctioneers have seized 10 Mediheal Nakuru branch hospital vehicles among other hospital equipment due to stalled payment of 17 doctors. Read more »