September 12
Malawi: Blantyre District Environmental Health Office Register 89% Rise in Vaccine Immunization
Nyasa Times
Blantyre District Environmental Health Officer (DEHO), Innocent Mvula has expressed gratitude over Healthy Strengthening Immunisation System Project saying the use of Mother Care… Read more »
September 11
South Africa: Outraged Over Years of Delays on Sarah Baartman Project - South African News Briefs - September 11, 2024
allAfrica
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Mozambique: Mass Poisoning of Fish in Niassa Lake
AIM
Unknown criminals, believed to be poachers, have poisoned a lake in the northern Mozambican province of Niassa, resulting in the deaths of thousands of fish, according to a report… Read more »
Nigeria: Mpox Cases in Nigeria Now 67 - Official
Premium Times
NCDC said the 67 cases were confirmed out of 1,031 suspected cases reported across 23 states of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory. Read more »
Africa: Mpox - UNHCR Launches $21.4 Million Appeal to Support Refugees in African Countries
UN News
The UN refugee agency, UNHCR, appealed on Wednesday for $21.4 million to urgently scale up health services for forcibly displaced people in African countries impacted by the mpox… Read more »
Nigeria: Cholera Cases Surge 128% With Lagos As Epicentre
Premium Times
The NCDC reported 7,056 suspected cholera cases as of 1 September compared to 3,096 cases at the same point in 2023. Read more »
South Africa: South Africa Is Failing Its Youngest Children - Report Flags Critical Gaps in Early Learning, Social Protection and Health Care [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Nearly 10 years ago South Africa outlined its commitment to invest in the health and development of young children. Read more »
Sudan: Six Dead, 32 Dengue Cases Reported in Sudan's Khartoum
Dabanga
The East Nile Emergency Chamber reported the deaths of six people and confirmed at least 32 cases of dengue fever in the Soba East area of Khartoum, today. The fatalities include… Read more »
West Africa: Ecowas Parliament Recommends Increased Allocation of National Budgets to Health Promotion
Foroyaa
The ECOWAS Parliament, through its joint committees, has recommended the allocation of 15 percent of the national budgets of Member States to health promotion. Read more »
Nigeria: Firm Moves to Reduce Prevalence of Urinary Tract Infections in Nigeria
Leadership
In a significant move to tackle the growing concern of Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) and other infectious diseases in Nigeria, Excid Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Limited, has… Read more »
Nigeria: Smart Meters Bring Water Savings to Nigerian Households [blog]
Nigeria Health Watch
After relocating to an estate in Utako, a district in Abuja, Nigeria's capital, Jonas Odocha discovered a smart water meter effectively addressing his previous concerns about… Read more »
Mozambique: Venancio Mondlane Promises to Introduce Reforms in Health
AIM
Venancio Mondlane, the independent presidential candidate backed by Podemos (Optimistic Party for the Development of Mozambique), has promised to introduce reforms in the health… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Steps Up Mental Health Efforts to Combat Suicide
New Times
Rwanda joined the global community on September 10 to commemorate World Suicide Prevention Day, under the theme "Changing the Narrative on Suicide." Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Loses $1.5bn to Open Defecation-Related Health Challenges
Leadership
Nigeria is facing significant health and economic challenges due to the persistent problem of open defecation, with an estimated $1.5 billion lost annually to related health issues… Read more »
Nigeria: Jigawa Govt Approves N336.6bn for Road, Education, Health, Water Projects
Leadership
The Jigawa State Executive Council has approved a total of N336,698,992, 180.1k to fund capital projects in the state's education, road, health and water supply sectors. Read more »
Malawi: Aflatoxin Kills Hundreds of Dogs in Southern Malawi
VOA
Malawi has recently recorded the sudden deaths of dogs that consumed meals prepared from maize husks contaminated with aflatoxins. Read more »
Africa: Africa CDC Welcomes Pandemic Fund's Statement - Urgent Call for Speed, Agility, and Impactful Action in Africa's Mpox Response [press release]
Africa CDC
Africa CDC welcomes the optimistic statement of the Governing Board of the Pandemic Fund (PF), which reflects our shared commitment to ensuring the health security of Africa.… Read more »
Nigeria: How Health Workers Steal, Re-Sell Govt. Facilities' Drugs, Consumables in Kano - Official
Premium Times
A Kano State Government official warned perpetrators, whom he described as "unpatriotic," to desist from such practices or be ready to face the consequences. Read more »
Africa: New Year Greetings From the Africa CDC Director General [press release]
Africa CDC
My Dear Ethiopian Brothers and Sisters, Dear Africa CDC colleagues, Read more »
South Africa: What Can South Africa Do to Prepare for Snake Antivenom Shortages?
spotlight
Some researchers argue that South Africa should look into using "expired" doses of antivenom if the country once again struggles to make enough of the treatment - something which… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwandans Urged to Double Efforts in Combating Rising Air Pollution
New Times
Industrial emissions, vehicle exhausts, and poor waste management--such as biomass burning--are driving an increase in air pollutants, according to the Minister of Environment,… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Warns of Imminent Surge in Lassa Fever
Premium Times
NCDC said Nigeria recorded a decline in disease outbreaks nationwide. Read more »
Malawi: Mhen Progresses in Eradicating Pre-Mature Deaths Through MCGs
Nyasa Times
In a quest to promote immunization and vaccine amongst Under Five children in the country, Malawi Health Equity Network (MHEN) has empowered women across the country through Mother… Read more »
Nigeria: Cross River Receives 32,341 Applications for 206 Health Sector Vacancies
Premium Times
1,240 nurses applied for the 153 vacancies while 184 persons applied to fill the 22 advertised slots for pharmacists. Read more »
South Africa: We Should Be Spreading the Word About Suicide Among Teens, Experts Urge
Daily Maverick
On World Suicide Prevention Day, experts emphasise the need for early intervention and proactive mental health measures to combat rising teen suicide rates. The South African… Read more »