Health

Japan deepens support for health and border management in SudanJapan deepens support for health and border management in Sudan

Japan deepens support for health and border management in Sudan

Japan has contributed $1.5 million to the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) to implement an urgently needed response to the…

February 26, 2025
Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease Outbreak in South Africa: 160+ Cases in Single Day on One Province Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease Outbreak in South Africa: 160+ Cases in Single Day on One Province 

Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease Outbreak in South Africa: 160+ Cases in Single Day on One Province

On February 18th 2025, South Africa's health authorities were alarmed about the outbreak of Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease (HFMD).…

February 18, 2025
Debate Grows Over New Alcohol Tax in South AfricaDebate Grows Over New Alcohol Tax in South Africa

Debate Grows Over New Alcohol Tax in South Africa

South Africa is currently engaged in a vigorous discussion regarding a proposed alcohol tax intended to decrease road accidents and…

January 22, 2025
Tanzania Confirms Second Outbreak of Marburg Virus DiseaseTanzania Confirms Second Outbreak of Marburg Virus Disease

Tanzania Confirms Second Outbreak of Marburg Virus Disease

Angola's president, Samia Suluhu Hassan has stated today that a sample from an isolated area of the country tested positive…

January 21, 2025
How Tanzanians Responding to Marburg Virus as the Fear RiseHow Tanzanians Responding to Marburg Virus as the Fear Rise

How Tanzanians Responding to Marburg Virus as the Fear Rise

Tanzania denies a possible deadly Marburg virus epidemic. Reports of a possible breakout of the fatal Marburg disease in Tanzania's…

January 16, 2025
Mystery Illness in Congo Likely Malaria, Authorities SuggestMystery Illness in Congo Likely Malaria, Authorities Suggest

Mystery Illness in Congo Likely Malaria, Authorities Suggest

Health officials in the Democratic Republic of Congo are urgently studying a flu-like illness that has killed 31 people in…

December 12, 2024
Vaginal Ring Approved in Kenya to Curb HIV Infections Among WomenVaginal Ring Approved in Kenya to Curb HIV Infections Among Women

Vaginal Ring Approved in Kenya to Curb HIV Infections Among Women

The Dapivirine Vaginal Ring (DPV-VR) which works by releasing the anti-HIV drug dapivirine over a month has been approved for…

December 4, 2024
Portable ultrasound machines revolutionise maternity care in KenyaPortable ultrasound machines revolutionise maternity care in Kenya

Portable ultrasound machines revolutionise maternity care in Kenya

Portable ultrasound devices are making a difference to maternal health care in remote Kenyan villages, enabling pregnancy-related complications to be…

October 14, 2024
Dubai Humanitarian Airlift provides urgently needed relief supplies to over 70,000 Sudanese people living in ChadDubai Humanitarian Airlift provides urgently needed relief supplies to over 70,000 Sudanese people living in Chad

Dubai Humanitarian Airlift provides urgently needed relief supplies to over 70,000 Sudanese people living in Chad

Under the direction of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai,…

September 3, 2024
Nigeria Priority High-Risk States: First African Nation to Get Mpox VaccinesNigeria Priority High-Risk States: First African Nation to Get Mpox Vaccines

Nigeria Priority High-Risk States: First African Nation to Get Mpox Vaccines

Being the first nation in Africa to have mpox vaccinations, Nigeria has created history. The United States of America sent…

August 29, 2024