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AU Health Summit: Egypt Calls for Stronger African Cooperation on Healthcare
Egypt called for stronger African cooperation to address the continent's health challenges, expand vaccine production and strengthen healthcare systems during the African Union Extraordinary Summit on Health in Accra, Ghana.…
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Climate Change Could Add Over 120 Million Malaria Cases in Africa by 2050, Study Warns
A major new scientific study has warned that climate change could sharply increase malaria infections and deaths across Africa in…
Community-based HIV treatment models work as well as clinic care in Africa, study finds
Community-based HIV treatment delivery models are as effective as standard clinic-based care in maintaining viral suppression and keeping patients engaged…
Why Syphilis Still Threatens Pregnant Women in Uganda
Syphilis is one of the world’s oldest known infections — and also one of the easiest to diagnose and treat.…
Sudan Faces Alarming Surge in Cholera Outbreak in Darfur
Sudanese health officials and humanitarian networks are sounding the alarm over a rapid and deadly surge in cholera cases across…
UNICEF Warns of Worsening Cholera Crisis Among Children in West and Central Africa
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) sounded the alarm on Wednesday over a rapidly intensifying cholera outbreak threatening the lives…
Nigerian Nurses Launch Nationwide Strike Over Pay and Staffing Crisis
Nurses across Nigeria’s public hospitals began a seven-day warning strike on Wednesday, calling for better wages, improved working conditions, and…
Zimbabwe Faces Resurgence of Malaria Amid U.S. Aid Cuts, Experts Warn of Funding Shortfall
Zimbabwe is grappling with a sharp resurgence of malaria following a significant drop in international aid, particularly after the withdrawal…
Over 26,000 Mpox Cases Reported Across Africa in 2025, DRC Most Affected
More than 26,000 cases of mpox have been recorded across Africa since the start of 2025, with the Democratic Republic…
Ethiopia Reports Over 520,000 Malaria Cases in May Amid Ongoing Health Crises
The World Health Organization (WHO) has raised alarm over the growing health crisis in Ethiopia, as the country recorded more…
Russia trains Ugandan health workers to fight infectious disease outbreaks
Russia’s consumer protection and health watchdog, Rospotrebnadzor, has launched a training program in Uganda aimed at strengthening the country’s capacity…
Anthrax Outbreak Kills 50+ Hippos in Virunga Park, Threatens Conservation Efforts
An anthrax outbreak in Virunga National Park, Africa’s oldest and one of the continent’s most important conservation sites, has killed…
Race Heats Up for WHO Africa Chief as Top Health Experts Compete
The race for the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Regional Director for Africa has officially begun, with four leading health experts…
