June 25
South Africa: Border Management Authority to Screen for Mpox At Ports of Entry
SAnews.gov.za
The Commissioner of the Border Management Authority (BMA), Dr Michael Masiapato, has announced that port health officials have developed an outbreak preparedness plan to deal with… Read more »
South Africa: Technology Makes It Possible to Diagnose Diseases On the Spot [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Digital technology has hugely improved healthcare in many ways. Read more »
Gambia: Over One Million Gambians Registered With Digital Birth Certificates, National Health Insurance
Foroyaa
The Deputy Director of Civil Registration of Birth Certificates and National Health Insurance at the Ministry of Health, Mr Baboucarr Janneh on Monday, 24 June 2024 informed this… Read more »
Sudan: Darfur's 'Only Dialysis Centre' Hit By RSF
Dabanga
On Sunday, the only remaining dialysis centre in El Fasher, North Darfur was targeted by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), causing severe damage to equipment and buildings. There are… Read more »
Sudan: Sudan Continuously Strengthen Its Partnership With Unicef to Achieve Health Goals - Health Minister
SNA
Acting Federal Minister of Health, Dr. Haitham Muhammad Ibrahim, said that Sudan is continuing to strengthen its partnership with UNICEF in order to achieve the joint health goals,… Read more »
Nigeria: Cholera Outbreak - What You Should Know and Preventive Measures
Leadership
Cholera has always been a significant public health threat in many parts of the world, particularly in regions affected by natural disasters, conflicts, and inadequate… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Sets Up Committee to Tackle Cholera Crisis
Leadership
President Bola Tinubu has directed the setting up of a cabinet committee to oversee the Cholera emergency operation centre operated by the National Centre For Disease Control and… Read more »
Nigeria: Cholera - Nigeria Off Track to Meet Sanitation Target
Vanguard
...As experts link open defecation to outbreak Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Declares Cholera Crisis, Launches Emergency Measures
VOA
Nigerian authorities have declared a national emergency and activated response operations to control the spread of a cholera outbreak that has killed more than 50 people. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Records Seven New Lassa Fever Infections
Premium Times
Cumulatively, Nigeria has recorded 918 confirmed cases and 162 deaths of Lassa fever in 2024. Read more »
Ghana: President Akufo-Addo Highlights Ghana's Efforts in Vaccine Production At Global Forum
Ghana Presidency
The President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has in a significant address at the Global Forum for Vaccine Sovereignty and Innovation, detailed the nation's strides in… Read more »
Cameroon: Improving Access to Malaria Services in Conflict-Affected Populations in Cameroon
Malaria Consortium
A recent study published in BMC Malaria Journal highlights the challenges faced by communities in accessing malaria services -- including availability and cost of services -- in… Read more »
Nigeria: Oyo Govt Takes Steps to Prevent Cholera Outbreak in Primary Schools
Premium Times
As part of preventive measures, the government will regularly conduct comprehensive health talks on safe drinking water practices and cholera prevention among learners and staff. Read more »
Uganda: Govt to Recruit 1200 Health Workers
Nile Post
Government has finalized plans to hire health workers to boost the capacity of health facilities around the country, the Uganda Health Commission has said. Read more »
Nigeria: Fake Diabetes, Weight Loss Drugs Pose Health Risks - WHO
Vanguard
The World Health Organisation, WHO, has issued a medical product alert on falsified semaglutides, the type of medicines that are used for the treatment of type 2 diabetes and… Read more »
Uganda: Afreximbank Pledge $2bn to Africa Health Security Plan
Independent (Kampala)
Afreximbank and the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have announced a new cooperation agreement at the Global Forum for Vaccine Sovereignty and Innovation in… Read more »
Nigeria: NCDC Declares Cholera Crisis, Sets Up Emergency Measures
Vanguard
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, NCDC, yesterday activated a national cholera emergency centre, following the outbreak of the disease in the country. Read more »
Kenya: Success of Adolescent Mother in Homa Bay Championing HIV, Early Pregnancy, GBV Eradication
Capital FM
Even after giving birth at a tender age, Millicent Nyaramu from Kabondo, Homa Bay county is among thousands of adolescent mothers who went back to school through re-entry policy to… Read more »
Nigeria: Ogun Confirms Nine Cholera Cases, One Death
Premium Times
Giving an update on the cholera outbreak and the state's response, the health commissioner said it has spread to seven local government areas. Read more »
South Africa: 80 Pensioners Scammed Out of Thailand Dream Trip - South African News Briefs - June 25, 2024
allAfrica
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Nigeria: Cholera Outbreak - Be Vigilant, Imbibe Good Hygiene Practices - Nigerians Told
Vanguard
To reduce the wild spread of Cholera, the Federal Ministry of Environment has called on Nigerians to be vigilant, and Imbibe good sanitation and hygiene practices. Read more »
Angola: Health and Education Among Unicef's Top Priorities
ANGOP
Strengthening the primary health care system, immunization and quality nutrition services are among the priorities of the cooperation program between the Angolan government and… Read more »
South Africa: New Eastern Cape Health MEC Thandokazi Capa Promises Improvement, but Critics Concerned Over Her Lack of Experience
spotlight
Eastern Cape Premier Oscar Mabuyane has appointed Thandokazi Capa as the province's new MEC for Health. Luvuyo Mehlwana asked Capa about her vision for healthcare in the province… Read more »
Nigeria: Nasarawa Deploys 28 New Doctors in Specialist Hospital
Leadership
The management of the Dalhatu Araf Specialist Hospital (DASH) in Lafia, Nasarawa State has received 28 medical doctors recently engaged by the state government. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Ending Drug, Substance Abuse Vital for Zim's Fight Against HIV
The Herald
Imagine groups of young people from different neighbourhoods participating in a competition. Read more »