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Kenya to start Mpox vaccination

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

3 months ago

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

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

3 months ago

How recent flooding crisis could fuel neglected topical diseases in Kenya

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.…

3 months ago

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

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,…

3 months ago

WHO calls for international support amid mpox outbreak in Africa

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

3 months ago

WASH interventions help reduce waterborne disease rates in schools

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

3 months ago

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

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…

3 months ago

TURNING HEALTH COMMITMENTS INTO ACTION: MALAWI’S NEW DIGITAL ADVOCACY HUB FOR WOMEN, CHILDREN, AND ADOLESCENTS

Group photo of participants who attended the Digital Hub launch in Lilongwe 1 August 2024 marked a significant moment for…

4 months ago

No Excuse for African Leaders in Advancing Continent’s Health Security Through Local Manufacturing

The COVID-19 pandemic underscored the risks of over-reliance on global supply chains for essential health products. Disruptions led to severe…

4 months ago

Silent Struggles, Loud Victories: Judith’s triumph over Fistula

In 2017, as Judith walked into the hospital to give birth to her second child, she expected a smooth experience…

4 months ago