June 07
Cameroon: Walking in Other People's Shoes [interview]
Global Fund
A conversation with community health worker Jeanne Clarisse Mengue from Nnom Nnam, Cameroon Read more »
Nigeria: EU, UNDP Adopt Arts to Combat Sexual, Gender-Based Violence in Nigeria
Leadership
The European Union (EU) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) have said that they are leveraging the power of art to combat all forms of sexual and gender-based… Read more »
June 06
Africa: To Help Ensure the End of Aids, Leaders Need to Move Away From Punitive Approaches to People Who Use Drugs
UNAIDS
UNAIDS welcomes the recent report by Dr Tlaleng Mofokeng, Special Rapporteur on the Highest Attainable Standard of Physical and Mental Health, which was presented to the 56th… Read more »
Africa: The Disproportionate Toll That Covid-19 Took On People With Diabetes Continues Today [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
At the start of the pandemic, many people living with diabetes were wondering what COVID-19 meant for them. Diabetes was already known to put people at higher risks from other… Read more »
Uganda: Museveni's 2023 Health Sector Goals - a Year in Review
Nile Post
As the Financial Year 2023/2024 draws to a close, a review of President Museveni's ambitious health sector goals reveals a mixed bag of achievements and ongoing challenges. Read more »
Nigeria: Malaria 2030 - NMEP Tasks Nigerians On Behavioural Change to Achieve Target
Premium Times
According to Mr Ntadom, "human behaviour" contributes to the challenges in the fight against malaria in Nigeria. Read more »
Liberia: Michael Essien Urges Liberians to Rise Against Polio
New Dawn
While on a learning visit here, former Ghanaian soccer star Michael Essien has called on the Government of Liberia and political leaders to join the fight to eradicate polio… Read more »
June 04
Africa: UNAIDS and Global Fund Sign a New Strategic Framework for Their Collaboration to End Aids
UNAIDS
UNAIDS Executive Director, Winnie Byanyima, and Executive Director of The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria (the Global Fund), Peter Sands, signed a new strategic… Read more »
June 02
Africa: Gavi to Boost Access to Life-Saving Human Rabies Vaccines in Over 50 Countries [press release]
GAVI
- Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, in collaboration with partners, has announced support for human rabies vaccines for post exposure prophylaxis (PEP) as part of routine immunisation.… Read more »
May 30
Liberia: Internal Wrangling Rocks CDC
Liberian Observer
-- Partisans demand accountability for 2023 campaign funds, call for robust reforms within coalition Read more »
May 29
Uganda: Uganda Anti-LGBTQ+ Law Threatens HIV Gains As Patients Fear Arrest
Thomson Reuters Foundation
What's the context? Anti-Homosexuality Act means fewer LGBTQ+ Ugandans access healthcare, despite a top court saying they had a right to treatment Read more »