Congo-Kinshasa: Unknown Disease Kills Dozens in DR Congo

The symptoms are similar to those of the flu. The epidemic is currently concentrated in the province of Kwango, in the west of the DRC. Read more »

Africa: Germany to Give Africa 100,000 Doses of Mpox Vaccine

Berlin has said it will donate almost all of its reserve of mpox vaccines to the DRC and other African nations. The WHO says the spread of the disease "can be stopped." Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: The Urgent Fight Against Mpox in Congo's Refugee Camps

The mpox outbreak is sweeping across sub-Saharan Africa, hitting especially the most vulnerable in DR Congo's refugee camps. NGOs and the government are rushing to contain it amid… Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: Congo - Mpox Outbreak Sparks Fear Amid Low Awareness

The Mpox outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has now become a global public health emergency. Residents of the North Kivu province, where the outbreak is severe, are… Read more »

Africa: Mpox Outbreak Declared a Public Health Emergency in Africa

The viral disease has swept through a number of African countries, particularly the Democratic Republic of Congo. The US said it had provided $17 million of extra assistance to… Read more »

Africa: Cholera Spreads in Nigeria As EU Launches Africa Vaccine Drive

A deadly outbreak of cholera in the Nigerian state of Lagos has killed at least 21 people. It comes as the EU pledges millions to help fund vaccine production in Africa for such… Read more »

Kenya: Can Kenya Fund Doctors' Demands for Better Working Terms?

Kenya's overburdened and underfunded healthcare system has ground to a near halt after about 7,000 medical professionals walked off the job last month to demand better working… Read more »

Kenya: Kenya's Doctors' Strike - Is There an End in Sight?

Doctors in Kenya have been on strike for five weeks, demanding better wages and working conditions. President William Ruto says his government is out of money to pay the medics.… Read more »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »