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Advancing Health Sector Reforms: Health Regulatory Consultative Forum

To propel health sector reforms forward, the Kenya Health Professionals Oversight Authority (KHPOA) hosted a critical consultative breakfast meeting supported…

5 months ago

Mai Mahiu Tragedy: Stories of Loss and Resilience

Setting foot in Mai-Mahiu a day after the Old Kijabe River burst its banks, sweeping away hundreds of people, livestock,…

5 months ago

Celebrating a Legacy of Partnership and Impact

Amref Health Africa and other USAID implementing partners gathered at the Radisson Blu in Upperhill to bid farewell to John…

5 months ago

One Health Clinic at a Time, Malawi Transforms the Patient Experience

Health worker trainings, community outreach efforts, and infrastructure upgrades improve infection control and prevention measures, strengthen cholera response, and safeguard…

5 months ago

The Transformative Potential of Self-Care for Health in Africa

African countries benefit immensely from integrating self-care practices into national primary healthcare strategies. This approach can improve health outcomes while…

6 months ago

Health impact of ultra-processed foods in Africa

Jabari,16, a student living in the city, navigates a daily routine of schoolwork, video games and socialising with friends. However,…

6 months ago

What Does WHA Approval of the International Health Regulations Mean for Africa?

This past week, the World Health Assembly (WHA) finally passed crucial amendments to the International Health Regulations (IHR) after two…

6 months ago

WHO Calls for Increased Investment in Universal Health Coverage Amid Funding Challenges

The World Health Organization (WHO) has urged stakeholders in the health sector to collaborate in reorienting health systems towards a…

6 months ago

‘I walked out of the World Health Assembly due to women’s absence, and would do it again’

Global chief executive officer of Amref Health Africa Githinji Gitahi abruptly left a World Health Assembly stage when he found himself on…

6 months ago

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…

6 months ago