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Solving Water and Sanitation Problems for Gumbo Community in Juba, South Sudan: Perspectives of the Local Government

About 59% of the population in South Sudan lacks access to safe water, while 10% of the population has access…

3 years ago

How Africa can tame the time bomb that is the ballooning population and improve health

This year is an important one for the world. According to the latest report from the UN, the world population…

3 years ago

Martin Muchangi: For a disease-free future, protect Africa’s water sources

The slower we are to embrace climate action; the faster our limited groundwater resources will be exhausted, which could be…

3 years ago

Blood transfusion service is critical in achieving universal health coverage

In Kenya, seven people require a blood transfusion every 10 minutes amid a shortage of supply, with only 16 per…

3 years ago

Months to FGM deadline, Kenya nears EA vision

As Kenya joins the continent in marking the Day of the African Child, under the theme “Eliminating Harmful Practices Affecting…

3 years ago

Why Africa needs ownership of its health security agenda

By Dr. Githinji Gitahi, Group CEO Amref Health Africa, Commissioner Africa Union COVID 19 commission, Governing Board member Africa CDC…

3 years ago

Amref Health Africa Celebrates its 50th Anniversary in South Sudan

In May 2022, Amref Health Africa commemorated its 50th anniversary in South Sudan. To celebrate milestones achieved in the last…

3 years ago

The Power of Peer Educators: Asha Juan’s Story

Women empowerment is one of the most important steps for improving the well-being of women, girls, and the society at…

3 years ago

Red flag over rising teenage maternal deaths

What you need to know: Health and Education ministries have come up with a guidebook to help adolescents understand pregnancy,…

3 years ago

Relief at Last: Bomet Woman Who Battled Fistula for 20 Years Gets Free Surgery

Francisca Chepng'eno has been battling the dreaded obstetric fistula condition for the last 20 years, but now she can afford…

3 years ago