U.S. Donates Experimental Antibody Treatment to Bolster Uganda's Fight Against Ebola
Nile Post
The United States government has delivered an experimental antibody treatment for Ebola to Uganda's Ministry of Health, strengthening the country's preparedness amid an ongoing… Read more »
Five African Countries End Polio Outbreaks
WHO-AFRO
Brazzaville – Following rigorous technical assessments, five African countries have successfully stopped the spread of polio, marking an important milestone in efforts to… Read more »
WHO Declares Uganda Ebola-Free After 42 Days Without New Case
Independent (Kampala)
Uganda has been re-declared Ebola-free by the World Health Organization after completing the required 42-day period without recording a new confirmed case. Read more »
PM Urges Scientific Validation of Medicinal Plants
Daily News
PRIME Minister Dr Mwigulu Nchemba has called for intensified scientific research into medicinal plants, saying Tanzania can develop safe and proven medicines from its rich natural… Read more »
Govt Targets HIV, Teenage Pregnancies in Youth Health Push
Capital FM
The Government has stepped up efforts to tackle new HIV infections, adolescent pregnancies and sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV), which continue to threaten the health,… Read more »
'I Became Protective' - A Cancer Survivor's Fight to Fix Zambia's Health System
allAfrica
"Once you go through something as traumatic as a cancer diagnosis, you automatically become protective of the next person," said Karen Nakawala, a Zambian broadcaster and cervical… Read more »
Kenya's President Rushed Through Universal Health Reforms. How He Did It and Why This Matters [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
For decades, Kenyans without health insurance have had one option when they fall sick, or a hospital bill arrives. Reach out to friends and family to gather what they can for their… Read more »
Families of Children Killed By Diphtheria Recount Ordeal
Daily Trust
For many families in Rurum community in Rano Local Government Area of Kano State, seeking medical help for a sick child often comes only after the illness has become severe. Read more »
FG Targets Steady Power for 30 Percent of Health Facilities By 2027 Amid PHC Electricity Gap
Premium Times
According to Salako, between 60 and 70 per cent of Nigeria's primary and tertiary health facilities experience frequent power outages or have no electricity at all. Read more »
Menopause Insomnia or Sleep Apnea? Why So Many Women Get the Wrong Answer
New Zimbabwe
You are awake at 3am again. Your heart is racing, the sheets are damp, and you already know tomorrow will be a fog. When you mention it, the explanation comes back quickly and from… Read more »
Zanzibar, Us Discuss 8.2tri/ - Health Deal
Daily News
ZANZIBAR'S Ministry of Health has held talks with the United States Embassy in Tanzania on the implementation of a health-sector cooperation agreement between Tanzania and the US,… Read more »
More Health Workers, Stronger Systems - Africa's New Ambitious Goal
UN News
Facing a projected shortage of more than six million health professionals by 2035, African countries are stepping up efforts to strengthen their workforce, with a new decade-long… Read more »
Tanzania Supports WHO Reform Agenda
Daily News
TANZANIA has supported ongoing efforts to strengthen the World Health Organisation (WHO) through reforms of the global health architecture, while stressing the need to preserve its… Read more »
African Health Ministers Commit to Multi-Disease Elimination
New Times
African health ministers and health leaders have agreed to step up efforts to eliminate diseases across the continent, as countries seek to protect progress made in recent years… Read more »
Limpopo Paraplegic Athlete Battles Public Transport to Reach Healthcare and Rehab
Health-e
For 34-year-old paraplegic athlete Moloko Pula, getting to hospital for medical care means travelling from her rural village to Polokwane and relying on public transport that does… Read more »
