Reports on public health issues, healthcare policies, and medical advancements, striving to inform and improve health outcomes across the continent.
Andrew Steffens in Mali The increasing violence between rival factions in central and northern Mali is impeding people’s ability to obtain medical treatment, Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has cautioned. Violence has escalated in central and northern Mali as a result of the conflict between the Malian army, backed by Russian allies, and non-state […]
Mary Chikwanda in Zimbabwe The World Health Organization (WHO) has taken a significant step to strengthen its support for cholera response in Zimbabwe by delivering a large shipment of essential supplies, amounting to 22 metric tonnes. This current contribution highlights the WHO’s unwavering commitment to protecting public health and reducing the effects of the destructive […]
Clive Tatenda Makumbe in UAE At the 2023 Reaching the Last Mile Forum, countries around the world promised to give a total of $777. 2 million to fight neglected tropical diseases (NTDs). This is a big step towards reaching the goals set by the World Health Organization to control and eliminate NTDs by 2030. Working […]
Mary Chikwanda in Zimbabwe The committee co-chaired by the Surgeon General, Dr. Vivek Murthy and Chido Mpemba, who serves as African Union Youth Envoy, are joined by nine other influential policy-makers, thought leaders, and advocates. Over the course of three years, the study will examine how social connections significantly contribute to better health for individuals […]
Andre Jean Marie in DR Congo The ongoing conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has resulted in approximately 700,000 individuals being displaced from their residences in Djugu, located in the province of Ituri. In the past, attempts at peace processes have failed, and the situation has worsened since the beginning of the year. […]
Clive Tatenda Makumbe in Zimbabwe In the next two years, 18 million doses of the groundbreaking malaria vaccine will be distributed among twelve African countries from various regions. The implementation of this initiative is a significant progress in the battle against a major contributor to mortality in the region. The distribution of the malaria vaccine […]
Hodan Ali in Somalia The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is urging for better preparation and immediate action in Somalia due to the anticipated El Niño and positive Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD) event, along with the approaching Deyr rainy season in October 2023. These occurrences could impact a significant population of […]
Own Correspondent As the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) continue to engage in conflict for three months, widespread violence and significant health requirements remain prominent in Sudan, specifically in Khartoum and Darfur. Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) medical projects are being hindered in their efforts to expand operations due to extensive […]
Rifaah el-Hakim in Libya The European Union has donated EUR 1. 5 million towards the implementation of the initial Multiple Indicators Cluster Survey (MICS) in Libya, which has been warmly appreciated by United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) Libya. UNICEF created the Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey (MICS) to help nations gather critical information on key human […]
Mary Chikwanda in Zimbabwe Every 120 seconds, a female passes away as a result of the process of carrying or giving birth, while a minor or young person passes away every 4.4 seconds on a worldwide scale. A vast majority of fatalities happen in lower and middle-income nations, with Sub-Saharan Africa being most affected by […]
