November 19
Nigeria: AfDB Official - Food Scarcity Elevated Malnutrition Among Women, Children in Nigeria
This Day
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Nigeria: Nigerian Senators Met in London to Perfect Defection Plan - Lawmaker
Premium Times
The senator said that part of the London agreement was that one senator would defect to the ruling party. Read more »
Nigeria: Cholera - Sokoto Govt Provides Updates On Fatalities, Cases
Premium Times
The Sokoto government said 23 of the deaths occurred at home, while three patients died in health centres. Read more »
Nigeria: World Toilet Day - Jigawa Trains Faecal Sludge Emptiers On Best Hygiene Practices
Premium Times
JISEPA's Managing Director, Adamu Sabo, told reporters on Monday the training was aimed at improving the local business of the faecal sludge emptiers due to its paramount… Read more »
Nigeria: Only 2% of Kano Population Still Practising Open Defecation - Unicef
Daily Trust
The United Nations Childrens Fund (UNICEF) says only two per cent of people in Kano State are still practising open defecation as the state achieved a milestone in ending the… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwandan, French Scientists Develop AI-Based Tech for Cancer Detection
New Times
Rwandan scientists are part of a team that is researching how artificial intelligence (AI) can be used in diagnosing and treating cancers as well as in carrying out measurements… Read more »
Zimbabwe: World Toilet Day - NGO Urges Action to Tackle Chiredzi District's Open Defecation Rated As High As 63 Percent
New Zimbabwe
Mwenezi Development Training Centre (MDTC) has called for a unified approach to address open defecation in Chiredzi district, where rates are as high as 63%. Read more »
Uganda: Renowned Ugandan Journalist Kabengwa Hospitalized in UK
Nile Post
Ugandan journalist James Kabengwa's health crisis has captured the attention of the public eye, courtesy of prominent figure Frank Gashumba, shedding light on the perils of medical… Read more »
Nigeria: NGO Hosts Breast Cancer Awareness Walk, Free Screenings in Lagos
Premium Times
After the screenings, the main walk, which covered a scenic 5km route, started from the university's back gate, passed through Ransom Kuti and Afe Babalola Halls, and returned to… Read more »
Nigeria: Experts Emphasise Community-Centred Approach to Combating Lassa Fever
Premium Times
The experts stated this at a webinar on Tuesday hosted by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC). Read more »
Africa: The First 1,000 Days of a Child's Life Are Crucial - There's Growing Evidence That the Next 1,000 Are Just As Important [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
The first 1,000 days of a child's life - pregnancy and the months leading to their second birthday - are a critical time. Expectant mothers need good antenatal care. The better… Read more »
South Africa: #InTheSpotlight | SA Has Started a TB Revolution - Can We See It Through?
spotlight
Over the last decade, it has become clear that South Africa's progress against TB depends on diagnosing more people more quickly. In this Spotlight special briefing, Marcus Low… Read more »
West Africa: Preparedness Is Key - Strengthening the Research Ecosystem in West Africa [blog]
Nigeria Health Watch
Infectious disease outbreaks remain a challenge in the West African region, driven in part by significant cross-border migration. The area has experienced persistent outbreaks of… Read more »
Nigeria: Cholera Outbreak - Sokoto Records 25 Deaths, 15 Hospitalize - Commissioner
Vanguard
Sokoto state has recorded 25 Deaths as a result of a Gastroenteritis outbreak otherwise known as Colera in 3 Council areas of the state. Read more »
Uganda: Ugandans Warned On Dangers of Drug Resistance
Nile Post
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is silently emerging as one of the most significant public health threats of the modern era. Read more »
Zimbabwe: 'Be Wary of Anthrax, Blackleg'
The Herald
While the rainy season traditionally associated with a flourishing landscape of growth and lush greenery, the Government has reminded farmers of the risks of anthrax and blackleg… Read more »
Nigeria: Group Takes Medical Outreach to Delta Community
Vanguard
Over 500 residents of Egini, an agrarian settlement located in Udu Local Government Area, Delta State have benefited from the health drive of the National Association of Seadogs,… Read more »
November 18
Africa: Long Covid - 'I Don't Think Govts Are Taking It Seriously Enough' - Prof Resia Pretorius
allAfrica
In Part 1 of the interview Juanita Williams from allAfrica had with Professor Resia Pretorius from Stellenbosch University, Pretorius spoke about her extensive research on blood… Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Calls for Intensified Nutrition Campaigns to Combat Diseases
Nile Post
President Museveni commended Gavi and its donors for their support in strengthening Uganda's health sector. Read more »
Tanzania: Emergency Crews Continue Rescue Ops in Deadly Dar es Salaam Building Collapse
allAfrica
November 16 building collapse leaves 13 people dead Read more »
Africa: Africa Needs Strong Voices Pushing for Locally Manufactured Vaccines
Daily Maverick
More needs to be done to boost the research and development capabilities crucial to countries succeeding in manufacturing vaccines locally. Read more »
Africa: WHO Director-General's Remarks At the G20 Leaders' Summit - 18 November 2024 [press release]
WHO
President Lula da Silva, Read more »
Africa: Collective Regional Effort Needed to End Malaria
The Herald
The quest to eliminate malaria has long been central to public health initiatives across Africa, particularly within the Southern African Development Community (SADC). Read more »
Malawi: First Lady Monica Chakwera Hails Partnerships in the Fight Against Tuberculosis
Nyasa Times
First Lady Madam Monica Chakwera has lauded key global and national partnerships in the fight against Tuberculosis (TB), recognizing the invaluable support of the Global Fund, the… Read more »
Rwanda: WHO Commends Rwanda's Efforts to Eliminate Cervical Cancer
New Times
Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of the World Health Organisation (WHO), on Sunday, November 17, commended Rwanda for its commitment to eliminating cervical cancer… Read more »
