Transforming Vaccine Uptake in Africa through VAN’s Innovative Approaches

2 years ago

In a remarkable display of community-driven innovation, the Vaccination Action Network (VAN) has revolutionised vaccine uptake across multiple African nations.…

Shimo la Tewa Celebrates the Resilience of 65 Youth Ready for Reintegration

2 years ago

Mombasa, August 2024: Sixty-five young offenders at Shimo la Tewa Borstal Institution have successfully reintegrated into society after three years of…

Bringing Hope Home: Amref Health Africa Transforms Cancer Care in Afar Region, Ethiopia

2 years ago

Cancer is an escalating public health challenge in Ethiopia and across Sub-Saharan Africa. With over 60,000 new cases and approximately…

Kenya to start Mpox vaccination

2 years ago

What you need to know: With the disease already affecting many African countries, Africa CDC reports that there is an…

STATEMENT BY HIS EXCELLENCY PRESIDENT CYRIL RAMAPHOSA, THE AFRICAN UNION CHAMPION ON PANDEMIC PREVENTION, PREPAREDNESS, AND RESPONSE (PPPR) ON THE SITUATION OF MPOX OUTBREAK IN AFRICA

2 years ago

In my role as the African Union (AU) Champion on Pandemic Prevention, Preparedness, and Response (PPPR), I have been closely…

How recent flooding crisis could fuel neglected topical diseases in Kenya

2 years ago

The flooding crisis that rocked the country between March and May, was one of the worst natural disasters to hit the country in recent times.…

Mpox Outbreak: Fragility of health systems in Africa: SABC interviews Boniface Hlabano, Project Manager – Global Health Security Project, Amref Health Africa

2 years ago

https://youtu.be/d91dw_4xX0M?si=Mzs7S7eic26Qjuh5 Mpox Outbreak: Fragility of health systems in Africa: SABC interviews Boniface Hlabano, Project Manager – Global Health Security Project,…

WHO calls for international support amid mpox outbreak in Africa

2 years ago

Countries throughout Africa are facing a serious Mpox outbreak, prompting the World Health Organization to seek international assistance. Reports indicate…

WASH interventions help reduce waterborne disease rates in schools

2 years ago

Two students are huddled over their assignments in an imaginary classroom overlooking a jam-packed field at Lekanka Primary School. One…

Amref Health Africa and AMIU Forge Groundbreaking Partnership to Drive Health Research and Policy Change Across Africa

2 years ago

At the Amref International University (AMIU) 5th graduation ceremony held on 19th July 2024, Amref Health Africa and AMIU launched a groundbreaking consortium partnership aimed at…