Health
HRW Urges Increased Mental Health Support in Ghana
As the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights approaches on December 10, 2023, Human Rights Watch (HRW) calls upon the Ghanaian government to prioritize rights-based mental health...
Read moreWater Filtration Initiative Transforms Lives in Athi River, Kenya
KENYA -The Athi River, situated on the outskirts of Nairobi, grapples with environmental challenges as plastic waste chokes its waters. Compounded by the absence of piped water and sewage infrastructure,...
Read moreLeaders Convene at CPHIA to Propel Africa’s Global Health Agenda
The third International Conference on Public Health in Africa (CPHIA) kicked off with a resounding commitment to bolster collaboration and invest in healthcare, anchored by the theme "Breaking Barriers: Repositioning...
Read moreDr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus Honored for Lifetime Contribution to Global Health
Lusaka, Zambia — Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), received the prestigious 2023 CPHIA Lifetime Achievement Award in Public Health at the International Conference on...
Read moreRevolutionizing Precision Medicine in Africa
In a compelling effort to advance precision medicine, Professor Collen Masimirembwa, the visionary President and CEO of the African Institute of Biomedical Science and Technology (AiBST), sheds light on the...
Read moreNamibia Marks Progress in Suppressing HIV-Aids
The use of HIV prevention services in the country has slowed after much attention was directed at the Covid-19 pandemic, says health and social services executive director Ben Nangombe. Read...
Read moreWHO Approves First African-Manufactured Malaria Drug
In a groundbreaking achievement, Universal Corporation Ltd (UCL), a leading pharmaceutical manufacturer based in Kenya, has become the first African company to receive World Health Organization (WHO) prequalification for its...
Read moreNew Climate-Resilient Culvert Boosts Healthcare Access in Rural Gambia
In rural Gambia, a climate-resilient culvert is transforming lives by ensuring access to healthcare services during the rainy season. The culvert was constructed through a "Cash for Work" project, providing...
Read moreMedical students champion organ donation diversity
Six students, recently completing their first year at Meharry, spent the summer shadowing the donor agency, gaining insights into the intricate steps involved in making transplants possible. Teresa Belledent, a...
Read moreNigeria begins mass HPV vaccinations to fight cervical cancer
Nigeria has begun a mass vaccination campaign against human papillomavirus (HPV) in a bid to drastically reduce cervical cancer rates. HPV, a common virus usually spread through intimate sexual contact,...
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