Custodians of Truth
In recent years, mental health has become a prominent topic in public discourse, yet a significant issue persists: the societal stigma surrounding men seeking help for mental health challenges. For many men, expressing emotional vulnerability or seeking professional support remains […]
Africa’s HIV prevention efforts are yielding remarkable results, according to a new report by UN AIDS. The report, “The Urgency of Now: AIDS at a Crossroads,” unveiled at the 25th International AIDS Conference on July 22, reveals that for the […]
A group of dedicated doctors has established a free mobile clinic in Port Sudan, aiming to provide essential medical care to approximately 5,000 people displaced by the ongoing war. Supported by various charities, around 50 medical workers and volunteers organize […]
Malawi has officially declared the end of its most severe cholera outbreak, which began in March 2022 and resulted in nearly 2,000 deaths. In a statement released Monday, the Ministry of Health reported that 26 of the country’s 29 health […]
70-year-old Ugandan woman, Safina Namukwaya shocked the world after she returned home with her newborn twins after undergoing in vitro fertilization (IVF). The twins, a boy and a girl, were delivered via cesarean section at the Women’s Hospital International and […]
After her son, the family’s shining light and only breadwinner, was arrested last year, 57-year-old Tambudzai Tembo found herself in a mental health crisis. In Zimbabwe, where clinical mental health services are scarce, her chances of receiving professional help were […]
In Sabo community, on the outskirts of Abuja, Nigeria, Yunusa Bawa dedicates his efforts to promoting the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine, which can prevent cervical cancer. Despite his endeavors, only a few parents agree to vaccinate their daughters daily. This […]
Yesterday in Paris, a significant milestone was reached in the global health sector. France, in collaboration with the African Union (AU) and GAVI (the Vaccine Alliance), announced a mission to raise over $1 billion to enhance vaccine production capabilities across […]
The World Health Organization (WHO) in the African Region has released groundbreaking new guidance aimed at addressing the escalating threat of sickle cell disease across the continent. These comprehensive technical documents provide actionable strategies designed to enhance quality of care, […]
World Environment Day is celebrated annually on June 5th, having been established at the Stockholm Conference on the Human Environment in 1972. Led by the United Nations Environment Programme, it serves as the largest global platform for public outreach, raising […]