West Africa: Joint Communique from Burkina Faso, the Republic of Mali and The Republic of Niger

Following is the text of the communique as posted on the X/Twitter account @PresidenceNiger The statement was also broadcast on the national television stations in each country. Read more »

Zambia: Govt Asks For Help With Cholera As Schools Remain Shut During Outbreak

Primary and secondary learners in Zambia will resume school on January 29 - three weeks late - the education ministry announced as the country's cholera cases reaches 7,000… Read more »

Africa: Forging a Path Towards Climate-Resilient Health and NTDs Control in Africa

In the aftermath of COP28, where world leaders convened to address the pressing issue of climate change, the stark reality emerges: the realization of the vision of the "Africa We… Read more »

South Africa: Lights On! Minister Promises Load Shedding-Free Festive Season - South African News Briefs - December 22, 2023

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South Africa: Durban Beaches Close as E. Coli Levels Surge After Heavy Rains

After heavy rains in Durban, recent tests by the eThekwini Municipality and its partners, Adopt-a-River and Talbot, revealed alarming E. coli levels almost 10 times higher than the… Read more »

Nigeria: Daily Trust Investigation of Illegal Kidney Trade Highlights "Depravity and Criminality" - Health Minister

The following is a statement issued by Muhammad Ali Pate, the Coordinating Minister of Health & Social Welfare, Federal Republic of Nigeria, posted on his official X /Twitter… Read more »

Africa: Conflict, Crisis Show Barriers to Health for World's Poor

Seventy-five years ago, in the ashes of World War Two and the unprecedented human suffering it caused, nations laid out a way to build "the foundation of freedom, justice and peace… Read more »

South Africa: Africa's First HIV Vaccine Trial Fails

An experimental HIV vaccine trial conducted in South Africa, Tanzania, and Uganda was prematurely terminated due to preliminary findings indicating the vaccine would not be… Read more »

South Africa: Eastern Cape Health Department Bleeds Billions in Lawsuits - South African News Briefs - December 7, 2023

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Kenya: Justice Prevails - Kenyan Women Living With HIV Awarded U.S.$20,000 for Unlawful Sterilisation

Four women, living with HIV, received compensation of U.S.$20,000 each after undergoing involuntary sterilisation without informed consent. In interviews with the BBC, they shared… Read more »

Africa: HIV & Hope - Can Africa's Youth Untangle the Mental Knot?

The mental health crisis in Africa is an acute challenge for young people living with HIV Read more »

Africa: Health Conference Ends with a Message of Hope and Action for Health of Africa's People

The third Conference on Public Health in Africa (CPHIA 2023) concluded, with a resounding call for Africa to embrace "the future of health" through collaboration, innovation, and a… Read more »

Africa: Africa's Vaccine Production Push Reshapes Global Health Landscape

The novel coronavirus pandemic laid bare the stark disparities in global access to essential medicines. The world's most vulnerable populations were often left behind in the… Read more »

Africa: Catalyzing Momentum for Health Negotiations at COP28

By now, there is no doubt that the climate crisis is a significant health crisis affecting people across the globe. This might be obvious to some but to others,… Read more »

South Africa: Officials 'Frustrated' Over Delay in Vote on National Health Insurance Bill

The National Council of Provinces (NCOP) elected to delay a vote on the controversial National Health Insurance (NHI) Bill after a recommendation in a letter by NCOP chairperson… Read more »

Africa: Eye Health Advocate Hortance Manjo Shuwon Championing Equity in Africa

Vision is more than just seeing clearly; it's a gateway to the world, influencing health, prosperity, and opportunities. Yet, millions grapple with impaired sight, facing barriers… Read more »

Africa: As the World Watches, Africa Rises to Face the Infectious Disease Epidemic

The battle against infectious diseases neglected tropical diseases (NTDs), and antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in Africa is a critical and complex issue that requires urgent… Read more »

Africa: What Africa Needs to End Uphill Battle Against Infectious Diseases, NTDs, and AMR

As the world moves towards a growing prevalence of non-communicable diseases and mental health concerns, Africa faces a dual challenge of addressing these emerging health threats… Read more »

Africa: WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Honoured with Lifetime Achievement Award in Public Health

In recognition of his unwavering dedication to advancing global health and his transformative leadership during unprecedented crises, Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus,… Read more »

Africa: African Leaders Gather to Break Barriers, Reposition Continent in Global Health

Africa is on a mission to strengthen its healthcare systems and become more self-reliant in public health. Read more »

South Africa: Miners Die in Safety Incident in North West Province - South African News Briefs - November 28, 2023

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Congo-Kinshasa: WHO Confirms Spread of MPox in DR Congo

The World Health Organization said that it documented sexual transmission of mpox ( previously  monkeypox ) in the Democratic Republic of the Congo for the first time… Read more »

Africa: Empowering Women Leaders in Health - The Crucial Role of Mentorship in Achieving Inclusive Leadership

Step into the health clinics, operating theaters, or administrative offices of medical centers worldwide, and you’ll likely notice a predominance of female faces. This is… Read more »

Kenya: Kenyan Women Forced Into Backstreet Abortions Amid Legal Uncertainty

The uncertainty in Kenyan abortion laws is driving many women to seek services from unofficial clinics. BBC Africa Eye investigated the stigma and misinformation surrounding… Read more »

Africa: Catalysing Precision Medicine by Africa, for Africa

Africa is the continent with the most genetic diversity, but is gravely underrepresented in genomic research, with only 2% of global genomic data coming from people of African… Read more »