April 17
Southern Africa: Southern Africa Battles Deadly Cholera Outbreak
Zambia, Zimbabwe and Malawi are at the epicenter of the deadliest cholera outbreak in southern Africa in at least a decade. The global stockpile of vaccines to limit the disease's… Read more »
April 08
Mozambique: More than 90 Killed As Overcrowded Boat Sinks
A makeshift ferry with nearly 130 people on board sank off the northern coast of Mozambique. Authorities said some passengers were attending a fair, while others were trying to… Read more »
April 04
Sierra Leone: Sierra Leone Declares Drug Abuse 'National Emergency'
Sierra Leonean President Julius Maada Bio has vowed to combat the polydrug kush, saying that drug abuse in the West African nation is a "national emergency." Read more »
April 03
Africa: What Topics Should 'Healthy Me, No Cap!' Cover?
Enjoy our new show "Healthy Me, No cap!" and let us know your favorite topic for a chance to win a prize from DW. Read more »
March 22
Africa: Africa's Burden With Neurological Diseases
Around 43% of the population, or 3.4 billion people, live with a neurological disease worldwide. Why are rates highest in Africa, and how are nations tackling the issue? Read more »
March 19
Gambia: Gambia Postpones Vote to Repeal FGM Ban
Women's rights remain under threat in Gambia after parliament decided to postpone a vote on upholding the ban on female genital mutilation (FGM). Read more »
March 18
Gambia: Lawmakers Move Forward On Bill to Reverse FGM Ban
Gambian lawmakers voted 42 in favor and four against to send the FGM ban reversal bill to a parliamentary committee. Activists warn that the bill will harm Gambia's human rights… Read more »
Nigeria: Why Nigeria's 'Baby Factories' Continue to Thrive
Child traffickers often abduct girls and young women, take them to isolated locations and impregnate them. When they give birth, their babies are sold to childless couples. The… Read more »
Africa: How Distrust in Western Vaccines Was Born During Colonialism
In the early days of colonialism, many unsafe vaccinations were tested on African subjects without their knowledge or consent. This unaddressed trauma may explain vaccine hesitancy… Read more »
March 07
Gambia: Women's Rights - Gambia Discusses Bill to Repeal FGM Ban
Women's rights are under threat as Gambia's parliament discusses a bill to roll back a ban on female genital mutilation. Read more »
February 26
Mauritius: Mauritius Lets Cruise Ship Dock After Cholera Scare
A suspected cholera outbreak aboard the cruise ship Norwegian Dawn stranded more than 3,000 people off the East African island of Mauritius. For passengers, an end to their… Read more »
February 14
Kenya: Doctors Concerned About Conjunctivitis Outbreak
Many doctors in Kenya are worried about the common 'red eye' infection that has been spreading across East Africa. While not considered a dangerous disease, the rate of infection… Read more »
February 08
Africa: Cholera Outbreak in Southern Africa - a Multinational Fight
The cholera crisis has engulfed southern Africa. As cases surge across Zambia, Zimbabwe, Malawi, Mozambique, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, lack of clean water and… Read more »
February 06
Sierra Leone: Sierra Leone Struggles to End Female Genital Mutilation
Female genital mutilation is prevalent in Sierra Leone, with rights advocates concerned about its impact on women and girls. The country has no law that outrightly criminalizes the… Read more »
January 22
Cameroon: Malaria Child Vaccination Campaign Kicks Off in Cameroon
Cameroon has begun a large-scale malaria vaccination campaign that's supposed to see 250,000 children immunized this year and next. Experts say it will save lives, even though the… Read more »
January 15
Africa: Malaria-Free Cape Verde a 'Beacon of Hope' for Africa
The World Health Organization has certified Cape Verde as malaria-free, hailing the development as a significant milestone in the fight against the disease. But much remains to be… Read more »
Cape Verde: Malaria-Free Cape Verde a 'Beacon of Hope'
The World Health Organization (WHO) has certified Cape Verde as malaria-free, hailing it as a significant milestone in the fight against the disease. But much remains to be done. Read more »
January 14
Africa: Hunger, Drought, Child Mortality in Africa Fall Out of Focus
From Angola to Zambia: The 2023 top ten forgotten humanitarian crises all took place in Africa, says Care International, and climate change played a huge role. The organization's… Read more »
December 18, 2023
Africa: Baerbock Visits Rwanda As Africa's First mRNA Factory Opens
Germany's foreign minister says Berlin will do its utmost to support vaccine production in Africa as German pharmaceutical company BioNTech opens a vaccine factory in Rwanda. Read more »
August 16, 2023
Tanzania: Aids - Tanzania Makes Progress to End Epidemic By 2030
Tanzania is prioritizing early testing efforts and effective treatments to meet the global target of ending the HIV/AIDS epidemic by 2030. One man is leading his community by… Read more »
August 12, 2023
Niger: Detained President Bazoum Seen By Doctor
International organizations and leaders had condemned the conditions of ousted President Mohamed Bazoum, who was been held in his official residence by Niger's junta. Meanwhile,… Read more »
July 21, 2023
Sudan: MSF May Stop Work At Hospital After 18 Staff Attacked
Humanitarian organization Doctors Without Borders (MSF) said 18 of its workers were attacked while traveling to a hospital in Khartoum. MSF is one of the last aid groups active in… Read more »
July 19, 2023
Cameroon: WHO Issues Cough Syrup Alert in Cameroon
The World Health Organisation has flagged a batch of "Naturcold" cough and cold syrup sold in Cameroon as toxic for containing unacceptable amounts of contaminants. Read more »
June 27, 2023
Zambia: In Zambia, Postnatal Depression Is Neglected
The mental health of pregnant women in Zambia, like in much of Africa, is often overlooked. But it's important to diagnose postpartum depression for the health of both the mother… Read more »
June 11, 2023
Sudan: Aid Group Blackmailed by Paramilitary Group
Doctors Without Borders said its members were forced to record a video in support of a Sudanese militia in order to reach people in need of aid. Read more »