April 11
Tanzania: Mabinti Centre - Place of Hope Offers Dignity After Fistula
allAfrica
Anastasia Majasho's journey with obstetric fistula began during her second pregnancy. Prolonged labor led to complications, and despite a previous cesarean scar, a vaginal delivery… Read more »
Africa: Africa Still in the Fight - Eradicating Malaria Remains a Top Priority
allAfrica
Years of progress in the fight against malaria have been disrupted, but there is still hope. Read more »
Rwanda: 30% of Rwandans Exposed to Tobacco Smoke At Home - Study
New Times
A survey conducted by Rwanda Non-Communicable Disease Alliance in partnership with the Ministry of Health in 2023, has indicated that 29.3 per cent of adult Rwandans reported… Read more »
Namibia: Health Ministry Allocates N$10 Billion to Address Expanding Populace
Namibia Economist
The Ministry of Health and Social Services has unveiled plans to allocate N$10.9 billion toward meeting evolving health and social requirements in the nation. Read more »
Kenya: Kisumu County to Withdraw Pay for Medics On Strike
Capital FM
Kisumu Governor Anyang Nyong'o has directed the County Public Service Board to henceforth stop payment of salaries to the striking doctors. Read more »
Kenya: Nakuru Ranks Second in Bed Occupancy, Beats Mombasa, Kwale
Business Day Africa
Nakuru County has emerged as a surprising contender in Kenya's tourism sector, outstripping several popular coastal towns to claim the second-highest bed occupancy rate after… Read more »
April 10
Sudan: 'I Haven't Seen My Fiancé or Family Since The Conflict Began'
Plan International
A Plan International staff member who works in White Nile State, Sudan, had just filled out his leave form and was on his way home to Darfur, to marry the love of his life after… Read more »
Africa: Young People Are Getting Unhappier - a Lack of Childhood Freedom and Independence May Be Partly to Blame [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Experts often highlight social media and harsh economic times as key reasons why young people are getting unhappier. And while those factors are important, I would like to… Read more »
Liberia: First Lady Echoes Maternal Neonatal Mortality
New Republic
First Lady Kartumu Boakai has echoed the need to prevent maternal neonatal mortality in women and girls. Read more »
Sudan: Statement on Sudan from MSF International President [document]
MSF
“Sudan is one of the worst crises the world has seen for decades. There are extreme levels of suffering across the country; the needs are growing by the day, but the… Read more »
Sudan: MSF Fact Sheet - One Year of War in Sudan
MSF
Since war broke out between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on 15 April 2023, millions of people have lived through intense fighting, including… Read more »
Ghana: Resolve Global Fund Donation Impasse to Avert Health Calamity
Ghanaian Times
On page 9 of our yesterday issue is a story in which the Coalition of CSO Networks in HIV, Tuberculosis (TB) and Malaria is calling on President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to… Read more »
Liberia: Healthy Hands Initiative Dedicates a Hand Pump for Orphans At Inshallah Orphanage Home
FrontPageAfrica
Healthy Hands Initiative has dedicated a modern hand-pump for occupants of the Ishallah Orphanage in Barnesville-Kebbah, Montserrado County. Read more »
Nigeria: Kogi Oba's Wife Delivers Triplets After 17 Years
Daily Trust
The people of Apata in Oworo District in Lokoja LGA of Kogi State went into jubilation on Monday when their queen delivered a set of triplets after 17 years of waiting. Read more »
Nigeria: Shalina Healthcare Thrives Despite Economic Challenges
Leadership
Despite the economic turmoil of the past year, Shalina Healthcare, a leading multinational company with a focus on Africa, has credited its success to the unwavering support of its… Read more »
Nigeria: Pharmacists Demand Action On Consultant Cadre for Conhess
Leadership
Pharmacists under the umbrella of the Association of Hospital and Administrative Pharmacists of Nigeria (AHAPN) have called for the immediate implementation of the Pharmacists'… Read more »
April 09
Kenya: Striking Kenyan Doctors Hold Demonstrations in Nairobi Amid Stalemate
VOA
Kenyan doctors held new demonstrations Tuesday in their push for better pay and working conditions. Read more »
Sudan: Dengue Fever Threatens Khartoum Bahri
Dabanga
In an interview with Radio Dabanga yesterday, Ryan Saleh Eldin denounced the security situation and lack of medicine in Bahri (Khartoum North), where there are over 300 suspected… Read more »
Kenya: Doctors' Strike Declared Illegal As It Enters 4th Week
Capital FM
Interior Cabinet Secretary, Kithure Kindiki, has outlawed the KMPDU-led doctors' strike, citing a court order. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Malaria Cases Surge in Zimbabwe With Five Fatalities in a Single Week
263Chat
The Ministry of Health and Child Care (MOHCC) has reported a total of 1,588 confirmed cases and five fatalities of malaria within a single week. Read more »
Malawi: Water Rise Levels in Mangochi Worry Health Authorities
Nyasa Times
Health authorities in Mangochi are worried with the unprecedented water rise levels which they fear could trigger water borne diseases. Read more »
South Africa: Health Services in the Eastern Cape - What Changed Since the Last Elections? [analysis]
spotlight
In this analysis, Luvuyo Mehlwana looks back at the performance of public healthcare services in the Eastern Cape over the last five years - a term characterised by leadership… Read more »
Central Africa: Minister Reiterates Importance of Coordination Between Eccas Health Sectors
ANGOP
The minister of Health, Silvia Lutucuta, reiterated Tuesday in Luanda, the importance of coordination between the health authorities of the Economic Community of Central African… Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Vows Radical Reforms On Health Claims Under Digital Health Law
Capital FM
President William Ruto has vowed radical reforms on processing of health insurance claims under a Digital Health law currently under consideration by Parliament. Read more »
Sierra Leone: Controversy Over Kush Fight - Attorney-General, DPP React to IG's Allegations
Concord
Expressing frustrations over the lack of proper coordination in the fight against drug abuse in the country, the Inspector General of Police, William Fayia Sellu made several… Read more »