June 25
Zimbabwe: Plans Afoot to Address Malnutrition
The Herald
The Government is rolling out a community-based screening programme to identify and manage cases of malnutrition in communities across the country to ensure a healthier future for… Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Activates Emergency Centre As Cholera Disease Kills 53, Cases Rise to 1,528
Daily Trust
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has activated the National Cholera Multi-Sectoral Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) in response to the escalating… Read more »
June 24
Nigeria: '1,528 Suspected Cases of Cholera, 53 Deaths Recorded'
Vanguard
...activates Nat'l Cholera Emergency Operation Centre Read more »
Zimbabwe: Dark and Lovely Kits Recalled Due to Bacterial Infection Risk
New Zimbabwe
The Consumer Protection Commission has recalled the Dark and Lovely 50ml single-use neutralizing shampoo after it was discovered that it contains bacteria which may lead to scalp… Read more »
South Africa: Cape Fur Seal Rabies Cases Climb to Five
City of Cape Town
An intergovernmental committee with representation from the City of Cape Town, Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Western Cape Government, South African… Read more »
Nigeria: Kano's Drug Revolving Fund - a Story of Shared Responsibility and Success [blog]
Nigeria Health Watch
The shortage of essential drugs is a global issue that particularly affects low- and middle-income countries with strained health systems. This problem is even more pronounced in… Read more »
Africa: Half the World Now Following Doctors' Orders On Cutting Trans Fats - WHO
UN News
A total of 53 countries had best practice policies in place for tackling industrial trans fats in food as of last year, vastly improving the food environment for 3.7 billion… Read more »
Tanzania: Walking Arm in Arm Towards a More Inclusive Future Where Everyone Can Access Sexual and Reproductive Health
UNFPA
On the outskirts of Dar es Salaam lies a colourful oasis, one where sign language is spoken across the schoolyard and students are adept at assisting one another. Two students,… Read more »
Sudan: WHO Appalled By Horrific Attack On El Fasher's Maternity Hospital
UN News
Heavy fighting in Sudan hit a new low over the weekend when a maternity hospital in besieged El Fasher city came under attack, killing a pharmacy worker and prompting new calls on… Read more »
Ethiopia: Ongoing Investigation Into the Killings of Maria Tedros and Yohannes [press release]
MSF
Today marks three years since the brutal murders of our colleagues, María Hernández Matas, Tedros Gebremariam and Yohannes Halefom Reda, who were killed while… Read more »
Africa: Namibia Takes a Step Towards a Healthier Future With the Launch of a National One Health Strategy [press release]
Africa CDC
The Namibian government, in partnership with Africa CDC, officially launched a Tripartite One Health National Strategy 2024-2028 on 19 June 2024. This signifies the country's ONE… Read more »
Rwanda: Mental Health - How Stigma, Cultural Norms Prevent Men From Seeking Help
New Times
June is Men's Mental Health Awareness Month--an important time for visibility and raising awareness for an issue that is often overlooked. Men are less inclined than women to seek… Read more »
Zimbabwe: From Casanova to HIV Prevention Advocate
The Herald
Mr Piaso Maringwa of Manoti, Gokwe, stood tall to give his account of how he survived tuberculosis and HIV, all through the support of his loving wife. Read more »
Ghana: HIV Prevalence - Lack of Disclosure Among Couples Is a Key Factor
Accra Times
The Ghana AIDS Commission 2023 data also stated that Ghana had an estimated 334,095 HIV cases, comprising 115,891 male and 218,204 female patients. Read more »
Nigeria: Cholera Carriers in Ogun Took Tiger NUT in Lagos - Commissioner
Daily Trust
The Commissioner for Health in Ogun State, Dr Tomi Coker, on Monday, disclosed that the state has recorded 25 suspected cases of cholera, out of which 9 have been confirmed, with… Read more »
Nigeria: Cholera Death Toll Rises to 29, Infections 579 in Lagos
Daily Trust
The Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, says fatalities from the state's cholera outbreak have risen to 29 deaths and 579 suspected cases across multiple local… Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Activates Cholera Emergency Centre As Disease Kills 53
Daily Trust
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention on Monday activated the National Cholera Multi-Sectoral Emergency Operations Centre ( EOC) in response to the rapidly… Read more »
Nigeria: NAFDAC Intercepts Fake Antibiotic, Warns Public Against Product Use
Leadership
The National Food Drug and Administration Control (NAFDAC), has notified the public of the sale of a confirmed falsified OHEAL Ampicillin and Cloxacillin Capsule discovered and… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Healthcare Must Learn From UK's NHS Cyberattack - Expert
Daily Trust
A cyber security expert, Benedict Joseph Oluwaseun, has said a recent ransomware attack on the UK's National Health Service (NHS) serves as a stark warning for Nigeria's developing… Read more »
Nigeria: Cholera - Govt Asks Nigerians to Avoid Locally Prepared Kunu, Zobo
Daily Trust
In light of the prevalence of Cholera, the Federal Government has asked Nigerians to avoid locally made drinks such as kunu, zobo and fura to prevent cholera disease. Read more »
Gambia: Health Ministry Reports Cases of Diarrhoea With Blood
The Point
The Ministry of Health has said that it has noted a recent increase in cases of diarrhea with blood in the country. Read more »
Nigeria: NAFDAC Issues Alert On Falsified Injection for Infection
Premium Times
NAFDAC noted that detecting and removing the product from circulation is essential to prevent harm to patients Read more »
Africa: UNAIDS and Global Fund Sign a New Strategic Framework for Their Collaboration to End Aids
Global Fund
UNAIDS Executive Director, Winnie Byanyima, and Executive Director of The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria (the Global Fund), Peter Sands, signed a new strategic… Read more »
Nigeria: Breaking the Cycle - NHIA's Mission to Transform Health Insurance [opinion]
This Day
Imagine this scenario: In the bustling city of Lagos, a woman named Amara lives with her three children. Despite working tirelessly at a local market, she struggles to make ends… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Needs to Revolutionize Adolescent Mental Health Care - Ajibola Adesina [interview]
This Day
Mrs. Ajibola Adesina is a Nurse and Mental Health Expert. She is a graduate of Ladoke Akintola University, Ogbomosho and currently works at Bowen University Teaching Hospital in… Read more »