WHO Intervenes As Nigeria Records Cholera Outbreak in Prison
Premium Times
This discovery contradicts the previous position of the National Correctional Service (NCoS) spokesperson, Abubakar Umar, who had declared correctional centres cholera-free only… Read more »
We Finally Know Why Some People Got Covid While Others Didn't [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Throughout the pandemic, one of the key questions on everyone's mind was why some people avoided getting COVID, while others caught the virus multiple times. Read more »
Govt Poised to Eliminate Sickle Cell Disease Threat
Ghanaian Times
The government is committed to ensuring that Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) no longer pose public health threat, so that those affected by the disease can live healthy and fulfilling… Read more »
Govt Launches U.S.$25 Million Healthcare Programmes
The Herald
Government and it's partners have launched two innovative health programmes, with an investment of US$25 million, to save the lives of babies and reduce the maternal mortality rate… Read more »
Ooni Unveils International Hospital, Diagnostic Centre, Urges End to Foreign Medical Tourism
This Day
The Arole Oduduwa & Ooni of Ife, Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, CFR Ojaja II, has unveiled the Equity Health Group; a pioneering healthcare conglomerate dedicated to… Read more »
Nigerian Govt Launches Advisory, Task Force to Eliminate Malaria
Premium Times
The ministerial task force, the minister said, will comprise Nigeria-based stakeholders with in-depth knowledge and experience in malaria control and elimination efforts. Read more »
Ensuring Sustained Access to Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Services in Internally Displacement Camps [blog]
Nigeria Health Watch
Liliatu Ayuba, a traditional birth attendant (TBA) in the Durumi Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camp in Abuja, had been struggling with water shortages since she became a TBA.… Read more »
In Giyani, HIV/Aids Patients Are Giving Up Their Meds Because of Their Inability to Pay for Transport or Food [analysis]
Daily Maverick
People living with HIV in Giyani, rural Limpopo, are defaulting on life-saving medications because they do not have the money to travel to the clinic or cannot afford the healthy… Read more »
Twice-Yearly HIV Prevention Shot Succeeds in Pivotal Trial, but Questions Loom Over Future Access
spotlight
An HIV prevention injection that provides six months of protection per shot has been shown to be highly effective in a pivotal trial largely conducted in South Africa. There are… Read more »
The China-Kenya Traditional Medicine Cooperation Exhibition Attracts Enthusiastic Participation
Capital FM
The 2024 China-Kenya Traditional Medicine Cooperation Exhibition, hosted by Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Kenyatta University and Kenya Chinese Chamber of… Read more »
Health Ministry and ICHAD to Conduct Research On Poverty, Mental Health
Independent (Kampala)
The Ministry of Health (MOH) has signed a five-year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with global NGO ICHAD to carry out research that addresses the financial, mental health, and… Read more »
NHIA Disburses Gh¢587.2m to Cover Treatment of Dialysis Patients
Ghanaian Times
THE National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has disbursed GH₵587,236,000 in fulfilment of its promise to six major healthcare providers across the country. Read more »
Department of Health, Trade Union Welcome Dr Aaron Motsoaledi As New Minister
SAnews.gov.za
The Department of Health has welcomed Dr Aaron Motsoaledi as their new Minister and his Deputy, Dr Joe Phaahla, as part of the newly established seventh democratic administration… Read more »
Health Workers' Go-Slow Action Leads to Infant's Death in Voinjama
Liberian Observer
A tragic incident occurred in Sheriff Quarter, Voinjoma, Lofa County on June 25, 2024, where one-year-old Sona Trawally passed away after being denied medical treatment at… Read more »
Kogi Records 2 Confirmed Cholera Cases
Vanguard
Kogi seems to be among the six states in Nigeria that have mild cases of cholera, recording only two confirmed cases. Read more »