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 »
June 06, 2023
Kenya: Cholera - Health Crisis Threatens Dadaab Refugee Camp
The French medical charity Doctors Without Borders has warned of a looming health crisis in Kenya's Dadaab refugee complex. The camp hosts nearly 300,000 refugees from Somalia and… Read more »
April 21, 2023
Africa: Africa Strives to Revamp Its Universities
Many of Africa's higher education institutions were established by colonial governments to meet the labor needs of the time. Now many universities on the continent want to prepare… Read more »
April 14, 2023
Nigeria: Nigerian Army Denies Forced Abortion Allegations in Probe
The Nigerian army says an alleged secret abortion program for women rescued from Boko Haram never took place. However, human rights groups insist a thorough probe into the claims… Read more »
April 13, 2023
Ghana: Ghana First to Approve Oxford Malaria Vaccine
An Oxford University malaria vaccine has been approved for use in Ghana. The African country is ramping up efforts to combat the mosquito-borne disease that kills a child every… Read more »
March 11, 2023
Africa: Call for Vaccine Equity So Covid 'Mistakes' Are Not Repeated
More than 130 leaders are urging western countries in particular to do more to ensure vaccines can be distributed globally. Both now, with an end to COVID "within our grasp," and… Read more »
February 13, 2023
Equatorial Guinea: Health Minister Confirms Marburg Virus Outbreak
Nine people have died in Equatorial Guinea from an "outbreak" of Marburg virus, the country's health minister and the WHO said. The hemorrhagic fever is nearly as deadly as Ebola. Read more »
January 24, 2023
Africa: WHO Calls for 'Immediate' Action After Cough Syrup Deaths
Contaminated cough syrups have been linked to hundreds of child deaths in Africa and Asia. The WHO is reportedly investigating potential connections between the pharmaceutical… Read more »
January 13, 2023
Africa: How Africa's Digital Health Services Are Benefiting Patients
With rising internet connectivity, African governments are turning to digital health services to handle a shortage of health workers -- and to better connect rural communities. But… Read more »
January 06, 2023
Africa: Antimalarial Drug Resistance On the Rise in Africa
Artemisinin is the most important component in antimalarial drugs, but an increasing number of parasites in Africa are now resistant to it. If action isn't taken swiftly, the… Read more »
January 04, 2023
Nigeria: Authorities Crack Down On 'Quack Doctors'
Authorities in Kano state in northwestern Nigeria, are worried that a surge in 'fake' doctors has led to deaths and crippled the health sector. Security agencies are now cracking… Read more »
December 02, 2022
Ethiopia: After Patchy Tigray Truce, WHO Still Lacks Full Aid Access
The UN's health body says there are still "significant parts of the country" it cannot reach to provide vital medical aid. This was one of the terms of a peace deal that appears… Read more »
Africa: Why Continent's Physically Challenged Remain 'Invisible'
Millions of African people living with disabilities remain invisible despite laws that call for inclusion and equality. As a result, they lack access to basic needs. Some are now… Read more »
November 30, 2022
Cameroon: Living Positively With HIV in Cameroon
Young Cameroonians living with HIV are fighting to end the stigma associated with the virus. Many patients still lack access to life-saving anti-retroviral drugs. Read more »
November 02, 2022
Africa: Invasive Mosquito Linked to New Malaria Outbreaks in Africa
Researchers have linked an invasive mosquito to recent malaria outbreaks. The species thrives in urban areas and threatens to undo progress in eradicating the disease Read more »
October 28, 2022
Ethiopia: Tigray Running Out of Medical Supplies, WHO Warns
The World Health Organization warned that hospitals are running dangerously low on medical supplies, as fighting between federal and Tigrayan forces intensify following a lull in… Read more »
October 27, 2022
Uganda: Ebola Outbreak in Uganda - Is Everything Under Control?
The Ebola outbreak has reached Uganda's capital, Kampala. But aid organizations lack the financial means to fight the fast-transmitting disease. Read more »
October 25, 2022
Africa: Continent Sees Surge in Cholera Amid Vaccine Shortage
Kenya is the latest nation to report cholera as Africa sees a spike in cases, especially in flood-hit Nigeria and Cameroon. This comes as WHO cut vaccine doses because of a supply… Read more »
Africa: German Africa Prize 2022 Awarded to African Scientists
Sikhulile Moyo und Tulio de Oliveira discovered the Omicron coronavirus variant, an achievement for which they were recognized, but also insulted and threatened. Read more »
Africa: German Africa Prize Won By Scientists Who Identified Omicron
Researchers in Botswana and South Africa, who separately identified the COVID-19 omicron variant, are the winners of the 2022 German Africa Award. Read more »
October 18, 2022
East Africa: East Africa Vigilant As Uganda Locks Down Ebola Epicentre
A lockdown is now in place in the two central districts of Uganda where Ebola has claimed at least 19 lives. Most of the country's immediate neighbors are taking action to keep the… Read more »
October 12, 2022
Gambia: India Halts Production At Medicine Factory Linked to Children's Deaths
Indian authorities have stopped production at a factory near Delhi after its cough syrups were linked to the deaths of some 69 children in Gambia. Read more »
October 10, 2022
Gambia: The Gambia Demands Justice for Cough Syrup-Related Deaths
Gambians are calling for justice for 69 children who died from acute kidney injuries linked to India-made cough syrups. India says it suspended the licenses of the drug… Read more »