June 12
Zimbabwe: Government Allays Fears of Covid-19 Outbreak in Zimbabwe
263Chat
The Government has reassured members of the public that the recent increase in influenza-like illness is due to a seasonal phenomenon and not a COVID-19 outbreak. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Flu Bout Not Covid-19 Related - Govt
The Herald
The present surge in cases of flu affecting many people is caused by the common cold associated with the winter season and has nothing to do with Covid-19, Government has said. Read more »
June 11
Nigeria: How Green Republic Farms Is Protecting Food Production Against Climate Change [blog]
Nigeria Health Watch
For dedicated farmers like Baliqees Salaudeen-Ibrahim, the effect of climate change has been disheartening. Her once-dependable weather patterns that she relied on for her planting… Read more »
Africa: Historic Amendments to the Who's International Health Regulations Create a Path Towards an Equitable Pandemic Treaty [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
On June 1, in the nail-biting final hours of the annual World Health Assembly meeting in Geneva, states agreed to a robust package of amendments to the World Health Organization's… Read more »
Nigeria: First Lady Canvasses Action Against Female Genital Mutilation
This Day
Wife of the President, Senator Oluremi Tinubu has expressed the need to intensify advocacy efforts to eliminate the harmful practice of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM). Read more »
Nigeria: 5 Killed, 60 Injured As Cholera Hits Lagos
Daily Trust
At least five persons have been killed in an outbreak of Cholera in Lagos State. Read more »
Burundi: UNFPA-Supported Surgeries Help Survivors of Obstetric Fistula to Advocate for Others in Burundi
UNFPA
"During my contractions, my mother-in-law and my own mother refused to let me go to the health centre to give birth," Gloriose Mbonimpa told UNFPA, the United Nations sexual and… Read more »
South Africa: Health Minister to Brief Media On Mpox Outbreak
SAnews.gov.za
Health Minister, Dr Joe Phaahla, will hold a media briefing on Wednesday to provide an update on the outbreak of Monkeypox disease, also known as Mpox. Read more »
Africa: Turning the Tide - Health Community Turns to UNFCC for Inclusivity
IPS
There is a rapid realization that climate change is impacting health, which is why the recently adopted World Health Organization's Climate Change and Health Resolution is… Read more »
South Africa: HIV Prevention Injections Exist, but Hardly Anyone Can Get Them
spotlight
HIV prevention injections have been registered for use in South Africa, but their high price and limited supply means that for the next few years, while awaiting more affordable… Read more »
Nigeria: 3,000 Benefit As Ijebu Boys Association Medical Outreach Holds
Vanguard
The Ijebu Boys Association's annual Free Medical and Food Provision Outreach offered a lifeline to over 3,000 vulnerable Nigerians in a nation grappling with poverty and inflation. Read more »
Kenya: Kenyans Beware, Doctored Video Falsely Claims Miracle Cure for Diabetes
Africa Check
IN SHORT: A video circulating online claims that taking "two capsules a day" for two weeks will cure diabetes. But there is no cure for the disease and the video is AI-generated. Read more »
Nigeria: Taming the Rising Cases of Diabetes Mellitus in Nigeria
Daily Trust
When Sa'eed Usman (not real name), a newly wed 25-year-old man had fever, he took drugs for some days, but when the fever subsisted, he invited a friend, who owns a private… Read more »
Nigeria: How Elderly Women Are Championing Antenatal, Immunisation in Taraba
Daily Trust
In Taraba communities, elderly women have taken the challenges of encouraging pregnant women to attend antenatal clinics and children to be allowed for routine immunisation. Read more »
Liberia: Indian Businessman Eyes Health and Infrastructure Sectors
New Dawn
Indian businessman Manoj Kumar Vatwani seeks to invest in Liberia. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Govt Eyes Producing 25m Newcastle Vaccines
The Herald
EFFORTS to protect the poultry sector from disease outbreaks are gaining traction, with Government targeting to produce 25 million Newcastle vaccines this year. Read more »
June 10
Africa: Africa Must Stop Putting Healthcare Abroad Over Its Own Peoples' Needs [guest column]
allAfrica
If health is wealth, as the saying goes, does Africa have any chance of escaping mass poverty and low rankings in the human development index that measures the quality of life of… Read more »
Sudan: Last Hospital in Darfur City Shut - MSF
Daily Trust
The last operating hospital in western Sudan's El-Fasher has been closed after an attack by paramilitaries trying to seize the key Darfur city, medical charity Doctors Without… Read more »
South Africa: The Health Minister South Africa Needs - Astute Politician, Inspired Leader, Humble and Fair
spotlight
By month end, South Africa will have a new Minister of Health. Ufrieda Ho asked some academics and activists what qualities that person should have to tackle the key health issues… Read more »
Africa: Are African Govts Prepared for Another Pandemic?
Afrobarometer
Majority of citizens say their government should invest more in preparations for a future health emergency like COVID-19. Read more »
Malawi: Malawi Medical Workers Stage Strike Over Allowances
VOA
Medical workers in Malawi's public health facilities started a nationwide sit-in strike Monday to push the government to meet their longtime grievances, which include special… Read more »
Nigeria: Rural Women Bear the Brunt of Nigeria's Worsening Healthcare Crisis
Premium Times
Many health centres in rural Nigerian communities lack adequate personnel and equipment. Read more »
Gambia: Health Ministry Records 94 Drug-Related Cases, 4 Deaths
Foroyaa
According to the Ministry of Health Situation Report of substance abuse, 94 cases and 4 associated deaths are recorded. Read more »
South Africa: These Inanda Families Have to Walk to a Primary School to Use the Toilet
GroundUp
Victims of 2022 floods are still living in a "transit camp" Read more »
South Africa: Radiation Therapy Graduates Unplaced for Six Months By Health Department
GroundUp
Graduates are required by law to complete the Internship and Community Service Programme in order to practise Read more »