Decentralizing diagnostics and bringing critical health screenings to people’s doorsteps
The global healthcare landscape is rapidly evolving, but in Africa, unique challenges require innovative solutions. In the latest episode of ...
Nollywood star joins efforts to combat HIV, tackle stigma, and promote prevention in Nigeria
Funke Akindele Named UNAIDS Goodwill Ambassador for Nigeria Nollywood star Funke Akindele has been appointed as the National Goodwill Ambassador ...
Nigeria’s Silent Crisis: Why So Many Children Are Dying Before Their Fifth Birthday
How Nigeria’s children bear the brunt of a nation’s struggles—and the path to a brighter future In the crowded slums ...
Africa’s public health experts mourned Faustine Ndugulile
On November 27, the World Health Organization (WHO) Africa Region officially expressed profound sorrow over the sudden passing of Dr. ...
Comprehensive Strategy to Tackle Neglected Tropical Diseases in Africa
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has introduced a new strategy to address endemic and neglected ...
U.S. Lifts Travel Health Notice on Rwanda, Recognizing Marburg Outbreak Control Success
Rwanda’s Marburg response earns U.S. recognition and restored travel confidence The U.S. government has lifted its Level 3 Travel Health ...
Mpox continues to be a public health emergency of international concern
WHO Maintains Global Alert as Mpox Cases Surge Across Borders The World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General has upheld the declaration ...
Flooding and Displacement Fuel Cholera Outbreaks Across Africa
Natural disasters and conflict-driven displacement exacerbate cholera's spread, exposing millions to preventable disease and death. Flooding and displacement are emerging ...
Nigeria at the center of Africa’s ongoing cholera crisis
Despite a decline in cholera cases in Nigeria this year, the country’s persistently high fatality rate—3.5%—underscores critical gaps in healthcare ...
Global Leaders Pledge Billions to WHO at G20 Summit for a Healthier Future
At the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro, leaders pledged billions to fund WHO’s core programs from 2025 to 2028. ...
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