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Uganda has initiated a comprehensive yellow fever vaccination campaign to protect its population from the mosquito-borne disease that has been a persistent threat in the region. By the end of April, 12.2 million of the targeted 14 million people had […]
A recent report from the World Health Organisation (WHO) has revealed a concerning increase in obesity cases worldwide since 1990, with over one billion individuals affected by this non-communicable disease. Published by the Lancet Medical Journal, the report emphasizes the […]
In a concerted effort to address the rising cost of drugs and improve healthcare accessibility in Nigeria, Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Tunji Alausa, have confirmed spearheaded initiatives of collaboration between the Federal Government and private […]
President Bola Tinubu has authorized the immediate enhancement of crucial healthcare infrastructure and equipment across Nigeria’s six geo-political zones. Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, revealed this in a press statement. The development is in […]
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) begins to effect the ban on the production of alcoholic beverages in sachets and small bottles below 200ml, the Director-General of the agency, Prof Mojisola Adeyeye, confirmed at a […]
Belarus is set to forge healthcare partnerships with African countries, as announced by Aleksandr Khodzhayev, the Belarusian Healthcare Minister. In an interview with Belarus 1 TV channel on January 28, Khodzhayev outlined plans to extend support to African nations in […]
Cameroon has become the first nation to embark on a routine malaria vaccine initiative, marking a pivotal moment in the worldwide fight against the deadly disease. The World Health Organization (WHO) has given the green light to the use of […]
The government of Rwanda has inked a transformative agreement with the African Pharmaceutical Technology Foundation (APTF). The deal, signed on December 18, underscores a collective commitment to leveraging technology to reshape the medical landscape across the continent. Despite Africa producing […]
African leaders, scientists, researchers, and innovators convened at the 2023 Conference on Public Health in Africa, where strategic measures were deliberated to reposition the continent within the global health architecture. The event, themed “Breaking Barriers: Repositioning Africa in the Global […]
The Salfords Community Village Hall in Surrey and Sussex bore witness to a triumphant three-day celebration of Black History Month, where the African Community in Surrey and Sussex (ACISS) united to commemorate the richness of black culture, history, and community […]