October 25
Africa: Anti-Malarial Drug Resistance Is Making Malaria Normal Again [analysis]
African Arguments
As Egypt is certified malaria-free, the parasite is developing resistance to treatments, costing the continent $127 billion in lost GDP by 2030, 600,000 lives a year and,… Read more »
Nigeria: Climate Change Increasing Air Pollution, Infectious Diseases - Minister
Premium Times
The minister also stated that climate change has contributed to the growing burden of certain respiratory illnesses, such as cardiovascular conditions. Read more »
Rwanda: School Visits Resume As Marburg Virus Lessens
New Times
The Ministry of Education (MINEDUC) has updated its measures to prevent the spread of the Marburg virus in Rwandan schools, announcing the resumption of monthly visits and… Read more »
Nigeria: World Polio Day - Unicef Expresses Worry As 2.3m Children in Nigeria, Yet to Receive Routine Immunisation
This Day
As Nigeria joins the rest of the world to commemorate this year's World Polio Day, the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) has expressed deep concern that despite the success… Read more »
Lesotho: Lesotho Challenged to Transform Its HIV Response
Lesotho Times
LESOTHO is being challenged to transform its HIV response for sustainability by 2030 and beyond, as declining funding and competing priorities threaten progress. Read more »
South Africa: NHI Offers an Opportunity to Boost Primary Healthcare - We Must Seize It
spotlight
To see National Health Insurance primarily as the setting up of a state-run medical aid scheme risks underplaying its massive potential to restructure how public healthcare… Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Calls for Local Solutions to Curb Climate Impact On Health
This Day
The federal government yesterday called for local solutions and better partnerships to tackle the growing effects of climate change on health in the country. Read more »
Zimbabwe: 1,044 Health Facilities Now Solar-Powered Nationwide
The Herald
At least 1 044 health facilities nationwide have been equipped with solar units, achieving a cumulative capacity of 11 megawatts under the Solar for Health (SH4F) initiative,… Read more »
October 24
Africa: Polio Almost Eradicated but Challenges Persist - Unicef
Nile Post
Since 1988, the number of children affected by polio has dropped by a staggering 99 percent. Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Confirms First Marburg Case in Eight Days
New Times
A new case of the Marburg virus disease was confirmed on Wednesday, October 23, bringing the total to 63, the Ministry of Health said. Read more »
South Africa: It is Time to Prioritise Mental Health in the Workplace [press release]
Cape Mental Health
October is World Mental Health Awareness Month and the theme this year is "It is time to Prioritise Mental Health in the Workplace". South Africa ranks as one of the worst… Read more »
Kenya: Employers Asked to Register Staff With Social Health Authority
Business Day Africa
The government has implored on employers to declare their employees under the Social Health Authority (SHA) to make them eligible to benefit from the scheme. Read more »
South Africa: Gauteng Central Hospitals Operating Beyond Capacity to Treat Cancer
SAnews.gov.za
Gauteng, with a population exceeding 15 million, faces the highest burden of cancer care in the country and the province's central hospitals were not originally designed to handle… Read more »
Chad: 70 Million Children Vaccinated Against Polio Virus in Lake Chad Region - WHO
Leadership
The World Health Organisation (WHO), on Thursday, said that over 70 million children in high-risk countries of Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Mali, Niger… Read more »
Rwanda: World Polio Day - Why Rwanda Still Vaccinates Despite Being Polio-Free
New Times
Rwanda was declared polio-free in 2004 by the World Health Organization (WHO). As part of Africa's broader victory over the disease, this milestone was achieved through… Read more »
Africa: 85% of Children Affected By Polio in 2023 Lived in Fragile and Conflict-Affected Countries
Capital FM
Of the 541 children affected by polio globally in 2023, 85 per cent live in the 31 fragile, conflict-affected, and vulnerable countries, according to a new UNICEF analysis on World… Read more »
Africa: UK-Funded Unitaid Launches Initiative to Boost Medical Oxygen Access in Sub-Saharan Africa
Capital FM
This week, Unitaid, funded by the UK government, announced a significant US$22 million investment to support the establishment of Africa's first regional liquid oxygen… Read more »
South Africa: Cape Mental Health Celebrates 30 Years of Its Colourful Kite Festival
GroundUp
The organisations hosts the annual event to raise funds so it can continue offering mental health services to thousands of people Read more »
Ethiopia: Expert Insists MoH Integrate Nutritionists to Combat Chronic Diseases
Ethiopian Herald
A nutrition expert is urging the Ministry of Health (MoH) to integrate nutrition specialists into healthcare facilities to improve public health and reduce the incidence of chronic… Read more »
Nigeria: Viral Video Showing Arrest of Fake Malaria Drug Maker in Nigeria Is From 2018
Africa Check
Viral video showing arrest of fake malaria drug maker in Nigeria is from 2018 Read more »
Kenya: Polio Champion Advocates for the Empowerment of Caregivers
Capital FM
As a passionate advocate for caregivers and parents of children affected by polio in Machakos County, Awena Mwikali Mohammed's journey has been deeply personal. Read more »
Zimbabwe: High Rates of Untreated Osteoporosis Found Among Women in Zimbabwe Living With HIV
New Zimbabwe
Despite high rates of untreated osteoporosis and previous fractures among menopausal women in Zimbabwe -- especially among those living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) --… Read more »
Uganda: Decentralised Heart Care - Ten Closed Heart Surgeries Completed
Nile Post
The Uganda Heart Institute (UHI) has completed ten closed heart surgeries at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital, focusing on repairing congenital heart defects and bringing renewed… Read more »
October 23
Africa: 'Condoms Are Sex Toys' - Centering Pleasure to Save Lives
allAfrica
When you think of prevention in sexual health, what comes to mind? Most of us would think about risk, danger, and disease. But what if we changed that narrative to focus on… Read more »
South Africa: Siya and Rachel Kolisi End Their Marriage - South African News Briefs - October 23, 2024
allAfrica
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