December 10, 2023
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 »
December 06, 2023
Africa: Three African Powerhouses Make Forbes' Most Powerful Women List
Nigerian trailblazers Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, the esteemed Director-General of the World Trade Organization, and media mogul Mosunmola Abudu stand alongside Tanzanian President Samia… Read more »
December 04, 2023
Africa: HIV & Hope - Can Africa's Youth Untangle the Mental Knot?
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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: Memory Banda from Malawi Tells Her Child Marriage Story
Thank you so much and thank you so much for joining us today. My name is Memory Banda from Malawi. Sawubona wena. It is a great honour to stand in front of all of your great… Read more »
Africa: '1, 2, 3. A Girl Has Just Been Married. And We Can Keep Counting' - Girls Not Brides CEO
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Africa: End Child Marriage - 'Ensure Perpetrators Are Blamed and Shamed, And Not The Girl'
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Africa: Lack of Empathy for Girls Fuels Tension Between Reconciling Families vs Enforcing Laws on GBV
On the Day of a Girl Child, 11th October, I received a message from Girls Not Brides, inquiring if I am available to speak during the visit of Michelle Obama, Melinda French Gates… Read more »
December 02, 2023
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 »
November 30, 2023
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 »
November 29, 2023
Africa: Empowering African Small-Scale Farmers, Especially Women, to Adapt to Climate Crisis
As the world gears up for COP28, one stark reality cannot be ignored: global efforts to combat the climate emergency are falling short, and vulnerable communities in developing… 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 »
November 28, 2023
Africa: Africa's Call to Action - The Nairobi Declaration and Community-Led Initiatives
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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 »
November 27, 2023
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 »
Somalia: Teach Us About Polio in Our Own Language - Somalia's Maay Speakers
Vaccination is crucial for preventing the spread of the polio, a highly contagious disease that can lead to paralysis and even death. But widespread, ongoing conflict in… Read more »
November 21, 2023
Africa: Plastic Pollution Crisis Deepens Despite Global Efforts
Every year, humanity produces a staggering 430 million tonnes of plastic, two-thirds of which quickly becomes waste. This relentless tide of plastic is polluting our land, sea, and… Read more »
November 14, 2023
Africa: 'If Africa Prospers, America Prospers' - New Prosper Africa Leader British Robinson Speaks
Prosper Africa Coordinator British Robinson participated in the AGOA Forum, where it was agreed that the Act should be renewed, and the draft reauthorisation was made public, but… Read more »
October 26, 2023
Tunisia: Tunisia Turns Down EU Efforts to Curb Unauthorised Immigration From Africa
In October President Kais Saied refused to accept the funds allocated by the European Union to Tunisia, describing it as "charity". This gave the EU a preview of what to expect… Read more »
November 07, 2023
Africa: A Call to Reframe the Inequitable Global Poverty Definition
When some people living in the Global North hear of the poverty level of less than $2 per day by the United Nations and extreme poverty line of $2.15 per day as defined by the… Read more »
October 31, 2023
Africa: Will Mali Cope Without UN Peacekeepers?
Peacekeeping operations have played a crucial role in stabilising fragile situations across Africa for more than 60 years. United Nations (UN)-led missions in Africa and about 27… Read more »
Africa: Bill Gates Talks Gene Drives, mRNA, and U.S.$40m in Science Funding
Infectious diseases continue to be the major causes of deaths in Africa. The burden of existing, emerging and re-emerging diseases like malaria, tuberculosis, HIV/AIDS, cholera,… Read more »
October 27, 2023
Africa: Two Tanzanians and One South African Held Hostage By Hamas, Says Israel
In the aftermath of the October 7 bombings in Israel, Hamas has reportedly taken 224 hostages, including two Tanzanians and a South African, according to the Israeli… Read more »