November 08
South Africa: Johannesburg Faces Power Cuts Over Eskom Debt - South African News Briefs - November 8, 2024
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November 07
Kenya: A Conversation with Charlot Magayi - How Mukuru Clean Stoves Combats Air Pollution and Malaria in Africa
Earlier this week, former Earthshot Prize winner Charlot Magayi appeared at Earthshot, offering her support and inspiring the next generation. 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 »
November 06
South Africa: Durban Airport To Get New King Shaka Statue - South African News Briefs - November 6, 2024
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November 01
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 »
October 30
Ghana: A Call to Action - Addressing Breast Cancer in the Upper East Region of Ghana
Breast cancer is one of the most significant health challenges facing women globally, and the Upper East Region of Ghana where I live is no exception. As we celebrate Breast Cancer… 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 »
October 29
Nigeria: The Neglect of Children with Special Needs in Nigeria - A Call for Urgent Action
As a baby, my nephew Lukman endured severe convulsions that left him with neurological deficits. When he was seven, my sister enrolled him in school in Okene, Kogi State, with the… Read more »
October 28
South Africa: Sewage Pollution Threatens Cape Town's Beaches - South African News Briefs - October 28, 2024
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October 23
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 »
South Africa: Siya and Rachel Kolisi End Their Marriage - South African News Briefs - October 23, 2024
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October 21
South Africa: Former Joburg Mayor Arrested in Funeral Policy Scam - South African News Briefs - October 21, 2024
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October 17
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 »
South Africa: Lanseria Smart City Takes Off with Water Treatment Plant - South African News Briefs - October 17, 2024
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October 16
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 »
South Africa: Minister Denies Olympic Joyride Claims - South African News Briefs - October 16, 2024
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October 15
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: 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 »
October 14
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 »
October 11
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 »
October 10
Africa: Time to Embrace HIV Prevention Tools While We Wait For The Cure
allAfrica's Sethi Ncube is in Lima, Peru, for the 5th HIV Research for Prevention Conference, HIVR4P 2024, reporting from the only global scientific conference… Read more »
October 08
Africa: Africa's Researchers Playing Crucial Role in Advancing HIV Prevention #HIVR4P2024
Africa is contributing to groundbreaking data from the PURPOSE 2 study, which explores twice-yearly lenacapavir for HIV prevention. This study, with participants from South Africa… Read more »
October 04
Africa: Rwanda Struggles To Halt Spread Of Marburg Virus
Rwandan health authorities are struggling to contain the outbreak of the deadly Marburg virus, which has claimed the lives of about a dozen people. Health Minister Sabin Nsanzimana… Read more »