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South Africa: Lanseria Smart City Takes Off with Water Treatment Plant - South African News Briefs - October 17, 2024
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Nigeria: Nigeria Receives Malaria Vaccines Ahead of Roll-Out
GAVI
In a historic step toward combating malaria in Nigeria, the first-ever malaria vaccines have been delivered to the Government of Nigeria, thanks to efforts by Gavi, the Vaccine… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Partners Global Health Agencies to Strengthen Cancer Care Infrastructure
Leadership
The minister of state for health, Dr Tunji Alausa, has reaffirmed the federal government's commitment to enhancing cancer care in the country as international partners visit… Read more »
Africa: To Shape Africa's Pharma Future, Empower a Youthful Workforce to Lead the Way
New Times
As Africa grapples with the dual challenges of achieving health security and fortifying its health systems, recent health crises such as the Covid-19 pandemic, the Mpox outbreak,… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Deputy President in Hospital Ahead of Impeachment Vote - Lawyer
Nile Post
BBC | Kenyan Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has failed to appear in Senate to testify at his impeachment trial, with his lawyer saying that he has been taken ill. Read more »
Africa: 1,100 Mpox Deaths Recorded Across Africa - CDC
Vanguard
Some 1,100 people across Africa have died from mpox, the African Union's health agency said Thursday, warning that the epidemic was "going out of control" without further action. Read more »
Uganda: Wildlife Disease Outbreaks Surge Globally, Threatening Biodiversity and Food Security
Nile Post
The alarming figures, released by the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH), highlight the urgent need for collective action to protect wildlife health. Read more »
Rwanda: Marburg - Five More Patients Recover As No New Cases Confirmed
New Times
Rwanda has reported five more recoveries from the Marburg virus, bringing the total number of recovered patients to 43 since the disease outbreak was confirmed on September 27. Read more »
Uganda: Parliament Demands Action On Reducing Mpox Cases
Nile Post
The Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among, has urged the Ministries of Health and Tourism to present a statement and guidelines to tackle the increasing monkeypox cases in the… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria At Potential Risk of Marburg Virus Outbreak - NCDC
Daily Trust
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) says expert risk assessment have revealed that Nigeria is at a potential risk of the Marburg Virus outbreak currently… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Receives One Million Doses of First Malaria Vaccine
Daily Trust
The federal government on Thursday received one million doses of the R21/Matrix-M malaria vaccine donated by Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance. Read more »
Zimbabwe: UN Calls for Major Investments in Zimbabwe's Health Workforce
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The United Nations has urged Zimbabwe to ramp up investments in its health sector to address a critical shortage of healthcare workers, which threatens the nation's progress toward… Read more »
Nigeria: Nutrivision 2024 - Advancing Nutrition for Nigeria's Economic Development [blog]
Nigeria Health Watch
A nation's greatest asset is its people. For Nigeria to realise the full potential of her human capital, there must be strong focus and effort to build a well-nourished and healthy… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria to Take Delivery of Anticipated Malaria Vaccine
Premium Times
The malaria vaccine is expected to be delivered to Nigeria in Abuja by the WHO. Read more »
Seychelles: Seychellois Commend Government's Response to Covid-19 but Find Assistance Lacking
Afrobarometer
Majority think their government is prepared to deal with future public health emergencies. Read more »
Sudan: Ikea Foundation Supports MSF in Sudan Crisis Scale-Up
MSF
The war in Sudan, now 550 days in, has triggered one of the most devastating humanitarian crises in decades. According to the UN, one in five people has been displaced, and half of… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Lacks Healthcare Delivery Infrastructure - -Okebukola
Vanguard
...As Abayomi, ex-LCCI boss, others advocate digital solutions Read more »
Nigeria: NDLEA Tightens Noose On Drug Barons, Cartels
Vanguard
...As UK govt justifies support for agency Read more »
Zimbabwe: Awareness, Healthy Eating, Proactive Measures Key to Cancer Fight - First Lady
The Herald
While cancer is a stealthy adversary that emerges unexpectedly, it is a challenge that can be overcome through education, awareness and proactive measures, health ambassador First… Read more »
Rwanda: Comedian Kibonge Opens Up On His Secret Battle With Childhood Illness
New Times
Emmanuel Mugisha, better known by his stage name Clapton Kibonge, is a multitalented comedian with a career spanning over a decade in the industry. Read more »
Uganda: Call for Inclusive Legislation to Support Visually Impaired in Uganda
Nile Post
The group emphasized the significant challenges faced by the visually impaired in navigating urban areas and called for the use of technology to ease their movement. Read more »
Uganda: Uganda to Celebrate International White Cane Day With Inclusive Initiatives
Nile Post
A key part of the celebrations will be the "RUN FOR THE BLIND" marathon, which aims to engage the public in supporting mobility for persons with visual impairments. Read more »
Uganda: Students Tipped On Menstrual Hygiene and Management
Nile Post
This initiative, launched at Kids Pioneer Primary School and funded by the Kids of Africa Organization, aims to equip learners--particularly girls--with the knowledge and skills to… Read more »
South Africa: MEC Chiloane Concerned As 25 Learners in Bronkhorstspruit Fall Ill After Consuming Snacks
SAnews.gov.za
Gauteng MEC for Education, Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation, Matome Chiloane, has expressed serious concern over a foodborne illness that broke out this morning at Mshuluzane… Read more »
Nigeria: 5 Things You Should Stop Leaving in Bathroom
Vanguard
Spending lots of time in your bathroom, whether showering, shaving, putting on makeup, or even relaxing with a book, doesn't mean everything belongs in there. While leaving certain… Read more »
