Africa: What is Pneumonia?

Pneumonia is a serious lung infection characterized by inflammation of the air sacs (alveoli) in one or both lungs, which can fill with fluid or pus. This condition can make… Read more »

Africa: Russia- Africa Partnership Gains 'More and More' Strength

African ministers attending the Russia-Africa Partnership Forum in Sochi have been assured of Russia's 'total support' to the continent in 'different sectors', reports the BBC. Read more »

Africa: America's Glass Ceiling Remains, But the Path for Women Leaders is Clearer Than Ever

This election didn't make Kamala Harris America's first female president, but what her campaign achieved reaches far beyond the vote count. As the former president of Liberia and… Read more »

Africa: A Quiet Revolution in Greening Global Trade

As the world braces for the upcoming COP29 climate summit in Baku, the chasm between environmental pledges and tangible action remains far too wide. Despite decades of promises,… Read more »

Africa: Let's Make Protecting Children from Violence a Priority

Every day, many millions of children around the world experience violence in their homes and communities, schools, and conflict-affected areas. This reality is unacceptable. Every… Read more »

Africa: Earthshot Prize 2024 - And The Winners Are...

Ghana and Kenyan innovators were among the five winners of the Earthshot Prize for their innovative solutions to help repair our planet.  Read more »

Africa: African Innovators Poised to Heal the Planet and Drive Local Economies, Says Wanjira Mathai

"We are gathering to celebrate African innovators who are developing innovations that heal our planet, create local jobs, and safeguard our communities." Read more »

Africa: African Speakers Connect in Kazakhstan at Future Conference

African speakers featured prominently at the recent How to Form a Synchronized Vision of the Future conference in the Kazakhstan capital of Astana in the heart of Central Asia to… Read more »

Africa: 'No, Long Covid is Not a Thing in Your Head, You're Sick'

allAfrica's Juanita Williams sat down with Professor Resia Pretorius, Stellenbosch University, who's been researching how blood clots form and the impact of inflammation for… Read more »

Africa: Rwanda Gets a Grip Of Marburg, But Mpox 'Not Yet Under Control'

The Rwanda Minister of State responsible for Health, Dr. Yvan Butera, cautioned that while the country is beginning to see positive signals in its fight against the Marburg virus,… Read more »

Africa: Africa Makes TB Progress, But Global Spike Makes It Deadliest Disease in 2023

Tuberculosis was the leading killer among infectious diseases in 2023, the World Health Organization said.  While the number of TB-related deaths decreased from 1.32… Read more »

Africa: Kamala Harris Should Pursue Africa Priorities if She Becomes President

The White House announcement on October 16 that President Biden's postponed trip to Angola has been rescheduled for December, fulfilling a promise that he would visit Africa before… Read more »

Africa: Idris Elba to Build Film Studios in Africa, Says Move is 'Going to Happen'

Idris Elba has announced plans to relocate to Africa within the next decade, to fuel the growth of the continent's booming film industry. Read more »

Africa: New Ibrahim Report Reveals Governance 'Stagnation' in Africa

The 2024 Ibrahim Index of African Governance report - released biennially by the Mo Ibrahim Foundation to assess the performance of various African governments and trends across… Read more »

Africa: 'Condoms Are Sex Toys' - Centering Pleasure to Save Lives

When you think of prevention in sexual health, what comes to mind? Most of us would think about risk, danger, and disease. But what if we changed that narrative to focus on… Read more »

Africa: Svalbard Global Seed Vault Deposit Bolsters Food Security Amid Crises

The Svalbard Global Seed Vault received yesterday a deposit of more than 30,000 new seed samples from 23 depositors across 21 countries, including seven international genebanks.… Read more »

Africa: Internet Shutdowns - A Threat to Free Speech and Democracy in Africa

Internet shutdowns are a worrying trend in African countries, often justified during elections, protests, and periods of civil unrest, as measures to prevent the spread of… Read more »

Africa: No Trade Ban Needed Over Marburg, WHO's Tedros Says

Rwanda has had 62 cases and 15 deaths from its Marburg outbreak since its declaration three weeks ago, Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO Director-General, said during a media… Read more »

Africa: 'Antiretrovirals Alone Will Not End the HIV Pandemic' - 4 Key Takeaways from #HIVR4P2024

The 5th HIV Research for Prevention Conference (HIVR4P 2024) held in Lima, Peru, marked a significant milestone in the global fight against HIV, bringing together more than 1,300… Read more »

Africa: The New Public Health Order - Charting Africa's Path to Health Sovereignty

The Africa CDC was the first to declare the current mpox outbreak in some African countries as a public health emergency of continental security. This was followed by… Read more »

Africa: How African Women Are Protecting Communities From Devastating Droughts

The United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) have released a new global report today -… Read more »

Africa: Long-Lasting Protection - The Future of HIV Prevention in Africa

Imagine a world where an HIV prevention method lasts for six months, offering protection without the daily hassle of taking a pill. This could soon be a reality as new long-acting… Read more »

Africa: Late Diagnosis Is Turning Cancer Into Death Sentence in Africa - This Project Wants to End That

African women die of breast cancer within five years in three out of five cases, compared to early diagnosis in developed countries. Read more »

Africa: A Commitment to Invest in Our Common Health

We all value our health and the health of those close to us. Yet despite great strides in science and innovation, our health is under threat, even in the most developed countries.… Read more »

Africa: 'What Inspired Me Was to Provide Solutions to People' - HIV Prevention Advocate Idah Mulala

Research has shown that social behavior change is a cost-effective tool in HIV prevention, particularly when combined with robust advocacy efforts. When young people are equipped… Read more »