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Cholera: The Water-borne Silent Killer across Eastern and Southern Africa

Cholera is an acute diarrhoeal disease caused by ingesting food or water contaminated with the bacterium Vibrio cholerae. During the…

8 months ago

Turning the Tide: Africa Health Advocates Hail Groundbreaking WHA Resolution on Climate Change and Health

Nairobi, 31 May 2024: Amref Health Africa welcomes the adoption of a historic resolution on Climate Change and Health by the…

8 months ago

The Fight Against Cholera in Malawi: Music To Our Ears

Malawi was worst hit by the Cholera outbreak in the 2022 to 2023 period, which saw the country record 58,982…

8 months ago

African Leaders Highlight Key Health Priorities for Africa at the Seventy-Seventh World Health Assembly

25 May 2024: African health leaders are concerned about the world's preparedness and response to pandemics, drawing from the lessons…

8 months ago

African Leaders Highlight Key Health Priorities for Africa at the Seventy-Seventh World Health Assembly

25 May 2024: African health leaders are concerned about the world's preparedness and response to pandemics, drawing from the lessons…

8 months ago

The Leap of Faith that Changed Quinter Akinyi’s Life Story. Fistula Free Now!

Meet Quinter Akinyi, a mother of four who lives with her family in the Kabunde area, Homabay County. She works…

8 months ago

Triumph Against Fistula – A Story of Patricia

Meet Patricia Akinyi, a 25-year-old lady from Mfangano Island, Homabay County in Kenya. She is a beneficiary of the recently…

8 months ago

How to strengthen public health amid heavy rains

In crises, ensuring safety isn’t a choice - it’s an imperative. The current onslaught of prolonged rainfall and ensuing floods…

9 months ago

Resilience Amid Ruin: A Mother’s Struggle for Survival in Flood-Stricken Mathare

In the heart of Mabatini, Mathare Nairobi, the echoes of a devastating flood still lingers, leaving tales of loss, survival,…

9 months ago

Resilience in Ruin: The Struggle and Strength of Kenyan Families Amid Catastrophic Flood

The past few weeks have seen continuous rains in Kenya that have caused flooding and the breaking of multiple riverbanks…

9 months ago