South Africa: MPs Want Probe Into Mpofu Threat at Public Protector Hearings - South African News Briefs, September 14, 2022

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Africa: Domestic Investments in Healthcare - A Lynchpin For Socioeconomic Transformation Across Africa

If there is an overriding lesson Africa can learn from the COVID pandemic, it is self-sufficiency. Though Africa was not the originator of the pandemic, it has suffered… Read more »

Africa: In Fighting Infectious Diseases and TB, We Can't Neglect Climate Change #AfricaClimateCrisis

Humans and wild animals are facing new challenges for survival because of the climate crisis - how more frequent and intense drought, storms, heat waves, rising sea levels, melting… Read more »

South Africa: Prevalence of Chronic Kidney Disease on Rise - South African News Briefs, September 7, 2022

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South Africa: When No Stock Blocks Women's Sexual, Reproductive Health Rights

The Stop Stockout Project (SSP) has drawn attention to challenges in accessing contraceptives at public health clinics across South Africa in its latest survey. Read more »

Africa: Experts Discuss Long Covid Risks and What Remains to be Learned

Much has been said about the long-term effects of Covid-19 on people who contracted the virus, but whose symptoms continue to persist long after the initial infection has passed.… Read more »

South Africa: Gupta Brothers, Oscar Pistorius Seek to Overturn Legal Troubles - South African News Briefs - September 1, 2022

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Africa: Govts Can Do More to Protect Many Pregnant Students And Mothers Facing Education Barriers

Teenage pregnancy has become commonplace in our communities with social determinants of health, such as low education and low income levels of a teen's family, contributing to… Read more »

South Africa: Govt Condemns Discrimination Based on Nationality In Healthcare - South African News Briefs - August 31, 2022

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Africa: Strengthening Nutrition Resilience and Food Security on the African Continent

In February of this year, African leaders launched the African Year of Nutrition. However, as the year has unfolded, the outlook for nutrition on the continent has been… Read more »

Africa: How Largest World Sporting Event Can Create a Legacy of Global Health #FIFAWorldCup

The world's most popular sporting event is about to take place in Qatar. The World Health Organization and the Qatar Ministry of Public Health are working to make this year's… Read more »

East Africa: Fifth Failed Rainy Season Looms for Greater Horn Region

Drought-ridden parts of the Greater Horn region are bracing for a fifth successive failed rainy season, which will aggravate the crisis in the region, impacting millions and… Read more »

South Africa: Health Official Slammed For Verbal Attack on Zimbabwean Patient

In a viral video, Limpopo province Health MEC Phophi Ramathuba told a migrant patient that illegal Zimbabweans were putting a strain on the provincial healthcare system when… Read more »

Africa: Africa's Climate Crisis Could Leave You Jobless, Sick, and Hungry - and Foment Conflict

We all need to eat, but the global climate crisis is putting food production at risk. Due to the intense heat, harsh weather, and droughts, yield growth for wheat, maize, and other… Read more »

Kenya: Decline in Livestock Prices, Rise in Food Prices Haunt Kenyans #AfricaClimateCrisis

The National Drought Management Authority reports that the drought condition in the country has continued to deteriorate as several parts of the Arid and Semi-Arid Lands (ASALs)… Read more »

South Africa: 'Kill the Boer' Song Not Hate Speech - South African News Briefs - August 25, 2022

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South Africa: Women Must Take the Lead in #AfricaClimateCrisis Solutions

In honour of women's month, and as part of the country's drive to deal with the climate emergency, the government arranged a webinar on August 5 to discuss the challenges and… Read more »

Africa: Over 370 Million Covid-19 Vaccinations Administered Across Continent

As of August 21, 2022, confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries reached  12,126,067    while  373,195,217 vaccinations have been administered… Read more »

South Africa: Murder Rate Up, Latest Crime Stats Show - South African News Briefs - August 19, 2022

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Africa: Ending Covid-19 Pandemic – and Preventing Worse Ones - Demands Equity, Innovation, Investment

Sharing technology and supporting innovation is not just about equity. It´s also the best way to stop pandemics Read more »

South Africa: Finance Minister Accused of Sexual Assault - South African News Briefs, August 15, 2022

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South Africa: Recycling is About So Much More Than Waste #AfricaClimateCrisis

Millions of waste pickers and reclaimers around the world search through disposed of goods in dumpsites, and landfills for valuable recyclable materials that many consider… Read more »

Africa: Over 367 Million Covid19 Vaccines Administered Across Continent

As of August 14, 2022, confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries reached  12,293,141   while  367,551,346  vaccinations have been administered… Read more »

Africa: Tobacco Harm Reduction - Still a long way to go?

The topic of tobacco and more specifically tobacco harm reduction is highly volatile and considering recent studies on this matter, it may not calm down soon. Read more »

Africa: Top Biden Administration Cabinet Member Spells Out New U.S. Africa Policy

Spelling out the Biden Administration's new strategy for sub-Saharan Africa on Monday, the United States Secretary of State, Antony J. Blinken, both declared that the U.S. and… Read more »