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Africa: Vaccination rollout hindered by hesitancy, low supply

A new wave of COVID-19 infections across Africa and the inequitable distribution of vaccines have further highlighted the multifaceted inequalities…

5 years ago

Charles Okeahalam: What Africa must do to help speed up global vaccinations

Covid-19 has had a major effect on all of our lives. There is a sense of isolation and separateness that…

5 years ago

Kenyan health experts say climate change fuelling disease burden

NAIROBI, Aug. 19 (Xinhua) -- Kenya is witnessing a spike in both infectious and non-communicable diseases as the climate crisis…

5 years ago

Scientists correct misinformation about vaccines and the Delta variant

Through the pandemic, Covid-19 sceptics have exploited misinformation and misrepresented official reports to undermine confidence in vaccines and restrictions. Their new…

5 years ago

KCIC, AMREF partner to address impact of climate change on health

The Kenya Climate Innovation Center (KCIC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Amref Health Africa in Kenya (Amref) aimed…

5 years ago

Invest in Africa-led research to tackle health inequalities

Africa has been viewed as a goldmine for research; a stepping stone to propel external researchers to greatness, without benefiting…

5 years ago

Medics decry burden of mental health patients in Kenya

Medics have decried the mental health crisis, saying at least 3,096 patients are suffering from mental illnesses. In a survey…

5 years ago

Study shows it is safe for expectant women to receive COVID-19 vaccines

With the rising cases of coronavirus infections across the globe, scientists are now calling on pregnant women to go for…

5 years ago

Africa Health Conference to focus world attention on the healthcare needs of Africa

As the population grows, there will be an increasing need for quality, accessible healthcare services if the continent’s nations are…

5 years ago

Interview with Binta – Amref Champion who Act as Part of the Generation Fillers Senegal Collective

Meeting with Binta, AMREF Champion who acts as part of the Génération Filles Senegal collective, a collective supported by the…

5 years ago