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Africa needs accelerated action as it seeks to strengthen preparedness for public health threats

Africa needs a strong and sustainable local manufacturing industry for medical supplies and tools. This would strengthen global health security…

2 years ago

Africa should style up as it seeks to address future public health threats

The Covid-19 pandemic devastated the African continent in many ways economically, socially, and politically with the disruptions evident in all…

2 years ago

AHAIC2023: Africa CDC, experts call for adequate investment in public health

Stakeholders at the ongoing Africa Health Agenda International Conference (AHAIC2023) in Kigali, Rwanda, have stressed the need for adequate investment…

2 years ago

Solar-powered mobile clinic’s 1,200km journey to Kigali health forum

Mr Daniel Kimemia and Mr Joseph Gachanja set off by road for the biennial Africa Health Agenda International Conference (AHAIC…

2 years ago

Africa to set up vaccine factories

The stress of sourcing vaccines and medical supplies during the Covid-19 pandemic revealed major gaps in Africa’s healthcare system. Whereas developed countries revamped vaccinations to…

2 years ago

Malawi’s cholera outbreak in focus at climate change, health summit

In the Kigali Convention Center in Rwanda this week, hundreds of delegates from various African countries and overseas gathered and…

2 years ago

Innovation and Technology are Key to Information Equity and Empowerment of Women and Girls

This year’s International Women’s Day-themed #EmbraceEquity highlighted the potential of digital technologies while calling for the inclusion of women in…

2 years ago

Hundreds join Rwandans in Kigali Car Free Day

KIGALI - As part of efforts to reduce air pollution, which is a major factor in climate change, hundreds of participants…

2 years ago

Africa needs resilient health systems to survive pandemics – Dr Githinji Gitahi

The Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of Amref Health Africa, Dr Githinji Gitahi, has underscored the importance of making Africa’s…

2 years ago

Opinion: Rethinking global health funding for the good of all

The United Kingdom is no longer a development superpower — as demonstrated by its own action and admission. In 2020, it cut…

2 years ago