June 26
Nigeria: Cholera - Tinubu Directs FEC to Set Up Committee to Oversee Emergency Operations
Vanguard
·Experts link open defecation to outbreak Read more »
Sudan: Health Minister - We Look Forward Carter Center to Increasing Its Projects in Sudan
SNA
Acting Federal Minister of Health, Dr. Haitham Muhammad Ibrahim, revealed continuation of the Carter Center's projects in Sudan, which include combating river blindness, trachoma,… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Recorded 75,000 New HIV Infections in 2023 - NACA
Vanguard
Dr Temitope Ilori, the Director-General of National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA), said 75,000 new infected HIV cases and 45,000 HIV-related deaths were recorded in 2023. Read more »
Morocco: Moroccan Medical Aid for Gaza Population, Vital Support for Health Emergencies (Doctors)
MAP
Moroccan doctors from various specialties have stressed the great usefulness of the medical aid sent to Gaza population on the Very High Instructions of HM King Mohammed VI,… Read more »
Uganda: 12.4% of Ugandans Live With Disabilities
Nile Post
The Uganda Research Virus Institute (UVRI) and Medical Research Center (MRC) Director, Prof. Moffat Nyirenda has said over 12.4% of Uganda's population lives with disabilities. Read more »
Uganda: Stigma Threatens Antiretroviral Therapy Success
Independent (Kampala)
Concern over young girls and women dropping from HIV care programs undermines efforts Read more »
Nigeria: Stemming Nigeria's Medical Tourism
This Day
The establishment of Godwin Maduka's Medical University will help in curbing medical tourism, reckons Kalu Okoronkwo Read more »
Zimbabwe: 'Prioritise Ending TB By 2030'
The Herald
Parliamentarians have made a commitment to advocate for increased funding for the country's Tuberculosis response in the 2025 national budget as part of measures to prioritise… Read more »
Liberia: 'Multi-Rider Motorcycle Helmet Exchange Poses No Major Public Health Risk' - Says Dr. Dougbeh Chris Nyan
FrontPageAfrica
Dr. Dougbeh Chris Nyan, a Biomedical scientist and public health expert, has reassured the public that the multi-rider exchange of motorcycle helmets does not pose a public health… Read more »
Uganda: Upcountry Health Facilities Grapple With Blood Shortage, Lack of Ambulance Services
Nile Post
Uganda Red Cross Society, in collaboration with the Ministry of Health, have embarked on a supervision visit across four districts. Read more »
Morocco: Morocco's Health Minister Holds Talks With Palestinian Delegation On Strengthening Health Cooperation
MAP
Minister of Health and Social Protection, Khalid Aït Taleb, held talks, here Tuesday, with a Palestinian delegation on ways of strengthening bilateral cooperation in the… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Sets Up 7-Man Inter-Ministerial Committee to Oversee Cholera Emergency
This Day
President Bola Tinubu has directed the setting up of an inter-ministerial committee to oversee the cholera emergency operation centre being operated by the National Centre For… Read more »
Nigeria: 2.6 Million Die Annually Due to Alcohol, Drug Use - WHO
Premium Times
Tedros Ghebreyesus, WHO Director-General, says in spite of some reduction in the alcohol-related death rates since 2010, the overall number of deaths due to alcohol consumption… Read more »
Rwanda: Nationwide Campaign On Patient Rights Launched
New Times
A nationwide campaign to raise awareness on patient and healthcare users' rights has been launched, kicking off in Kigali City's Nyarugenge, Muhima, Masaka, and Kibagabaga… Read more »
South Africa: N West to Intensify Male Circumcision Coverage During School Holidays
SAnews.gov.za
In an effort to improve men's overall health, the North West Department of Health will offer voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC) services during the winter school break. Read more »
Mauritius: PM Calls for Reflection and Renewed Determination On International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking 2024
Government of Mauritius
This International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking is a time to reflect on the impact of drug abuse and to strengthen our resolve to fight against illicit drug… Read more »
Rwanda: Fidelia Uwizakiza's Inspiring Journey With Down Syndrome
New Times
Growing up with Down syndrome was never easy for Fidelia Uwizakiza or her family. The genetic condition, which is caused by an extra chromosome, may affect intellectual, mental,… Read more »
Rwanda: Men, Your Emotions Matter - Take Care Before It's Too Late
New Times
In Kinyarwanda, there is a famous saying that goes "imfura ishinjagira ishira", which can loosely be translated to "the noble walk gracefully but in pain". Another one says… Read more »
Nigeria: Helping Those Addicted to Drugs
This Day
All the critical stakeholders should do more to stem the drug menace Read more »
Zimbabwe: Fight Against Drug Abuse Targets Marginalised Communities, Schools
The Herald
Zimbabwe will today join the rest of the world in commemorating the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking. Read more »
Uganda: Bombo Military Hospital Welcomes New Director
Nile Post
Col Dr. Ronald Nangamba has officially handed over the leadership of the General Military Hospital Bombo to Col Dr. Norbert Kabugo in a ceremony held at the Land Force Headquarters… Read more »
June 25
Nigeria: About 3 Million Die Annually of Alcohol, Drug Use - WHO
Premium Times
The report stated that men account for 2.4 million of the deaths from alcohol and drugs. Read more »
Senegal: 60% of Senegal's Pilgrims Tested Positive With Covid-19
The Point
Despite the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, Senegalese pilgrims returning from Mecca faced a more immediate threat this year: a severe heat wave. The Saudi government allocated 12,860… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Consumer Council of Zimbabwe Recalls Dark and Lovely Shampoo Kits
263Chat
The Consumer Council of Zimbabwe (CCZ) has issued a product recall on the 50ml single-use neutralizing shampoo included in Dark and Lovely Moisture Plus kits. Read more »
Africa: Success in Treating Persistent Pain Now Offers Hope for Those With Long Covid [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
The emergence of Long COVID as a mysterious new illness has refocused attention on the incapacitating nature of persistent fatigue. Read more »