May 11, 2023
Africa: Global Health System Needs a Re-Think
The world is facing significant demographic changes. In addition, we are more at risk for new infectious outbreaks than ever before. Climate change threatens to make all these… Read more »
May 09, 2023
Tanzania: Tanzania Tackles Eye Health Crisis Head-On with Boresha Macho Project
Millions of people are affected by a crisis that often goes unnoticed - the issue of eye health. Read more »
Africa: Keeping an Eye on Healthy Sight in Africa
Eyes are often referred to as the windows to the soul, but are unfortunately also the gateway to a growing crisis that is casting a shadow over Africa's future. Read more »
May 08, 2023
South Africa: President Wants Nothing But Victory for Ruling Party in 2024 - South African News Briefs - May 8, 2023
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April 20, 2023
Sudan: 'Worst Place To Be Is On the Road' - WHO Speaks on Emergency Civilian Aid in Sudan
The outbreak of conflict between the commanders of the Sudan Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Sudan prompted an emergency response by the World Health… Read more »
April 19, 2023
Africa: Imagine a World Where Doctors Can Prescribe More Than Just Medication
Welcome to a new frontier of healthcare, where unconventional therapies and interventions are changing the way we approach healing. Read more »
April 07, 2023
Africa: World Health Organization at 75 – Science, Solutions and Solidarity
WHO Director-General Sees the United Nations Health Agency as Central to Protect Future Health Read more »
April 05, 2023
East Africa: How Militarisation Impacts Rural Women in the Horn Of Africa
From the Tigray conflict between Eritrea and Ethiopia to the ongoing Somalia Al-Shabaab crisis, to civil wars in South Sudan and the military coup in Sudan, one thing is clear… Read more »
Kenya: Researchers Discover Two New Strains of Common Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Kenyan researchers have reportedly found two new strains of two common sexually transmitted diseases among a group of women in a town in western Kenya. Read more »
April 03, 2023
Egypt: Want to Get Married? Please Take These Tests First...
Egypt's health ministry has launched an initiative to "free the country" from communicable diseases transmitted between partners, reduce deaths from non-communicable diseases, curb… Read more »
March 30, 2023
South Africa: 10 Cases of Cholera Confirmed in Gauteng - South African News Briefs - March 30, 2023
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March 28, 2023
Africa: The Economic Challenges These Countries Are Facing
More and more Africans are experiencing poverty. coupled with the impact of Covid-19 and the war between Russia and Ukraine that intensified just over a year ago, weighs heavily on… Read more »
March 24, 2023
Mozambique: Two Years After Palma Attack, MSF Offers Glimmer of Hope for Cabo Delgado
In March 2021, rebels carried out an assault on the town of Palma in northern Mozambique that left scores of people dead, drove thousands from their homes, and postponed a… Read more »
March 20, 2023
Mozambique: Children at Risk of Cholera, Malaria in Aftermath of Cyclone Freddy - Unicef
Authorities are still grappling with the magnitude of Cyclone Freddy's devastation in Malawi and Mozambique, with over 370 people verified deceased, hundreds still missing, and… Read more »
March 10, 2023
South Africa: Growing Concern Over 'Construction Mafia' in Cape Town - South African News Briefs - March 10, 2023
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March 06, 2023
South Africa: Public Sector Strike to Go Ahead - South African News Briefs - March 6, 2023
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March 03, 2023
South Africa: Sixth Cholera Case Confirmed - South African News Briefs - March 3, 2023
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February 28, 2023
Africa: Africa's Fight for Equal Access to Rare Disease Treatment
The Global Institute for Disease Elimination (GLIDE) is the result of a long-standing partnership between His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President… Read more »
February 24, 2023
South Africa: Anti Illicit Funds Task Force Greylists South Africa - South African News Briefs - February 24, 2023
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February 21, 2023
Africa: Congolese Dr Jean Kaseya Takes Over Leadership of Africa CDC
Democratic Republic of Congo's Dr Jean Kaseya has been selected by the African Union as the next director general of the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention… Read more »
February 15, 2023
South Africa: Consumer Price Index Down But Food Prices Still Rocket - South African News Briefs - February 15, 2023
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February 14, 2023
Africa: More and More Cholera Outbreaks Due to Climate Crisis, Conflict on Continent
Eighteen countries are reporting cholera outbreaks, and 10 of those are in Africa. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), more than 26 000 cases and 660 deaths… Read more »
February 10, 2023
Africa: Agroecology Giving Farmers an Edge in the Face of Climate Change #AfricaClimateHope
Africa has long suffered the devastating impacts of climate change, despite contributing little to the climate crisis, according to the United Nations Food and Agriculture… Read more »
February 06, 2023
Southern Africa: Swiss Head of State to Visit War-torn Cabo Delgado In Mozambique
Swiss President Alain Berset will visit the troubled Cabo Delgado province this week during a trip to Mozambique and Botswana. Read more »
February 03, 2023
South Africa: ANC To Challenge Court Ruling on Cadre Deployment Records - South African News Briefs - February 3, 2023
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