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With no money, African states told to bank on disease prevention

Kenya and other African nations have been urged to urgently invest in disease prevention and prioritize healthcare needs amid a…

1 year ago

WHO warns of a surge in TB cases and deaths across Africa

World Health Organisation (WHO) has warned of a surge in Tuberculosis (TB) cases in the African continent following a radical…

1 year ago

Africa’s Healthcare at a Crossroads: A Wake-Up Call for Self-Reliance amid USAID Cuts

As African health leaders convened this week at the Africa Health Agenda International Conference, a pressing concern loomed over discussions:…

1 year ago

Who Decides? The Contraceptive Conundrum Facing Adolescent Girls in Africa

Access to contraception must be lowered to allow teenage girls to make informed decisions about their bodies, relationships, and futures,…

1 year ago

Health Experts Gather for AHAIC 2025: Call for urgent action on Africa’s health challenges

The stage is set for the Africa Health Agenda International Conference (AHAIC) 2025 in Kigali, Rwanda, where health experts, policymakers, and stakeholders…

1 year ago

WHO official urges African nations to unite for stronger health security

KIGALI: THE acting Regional Director of the World Health Organisation (WHO) African Region, Dr Chikwe Ihekweazu, has called on African countries…

1 year ago

Africa meets to chart new ways to finance health after USAID funding cuts

In Summary Amref Health Africa Group CEO Dr. Githinji Gitahi, reminded African leaders and global stakeholders to rethink health investments.…

1 year ago

Call for Nominations: AHAIC 2025 Women in Global Health Awards to Honour Africa’s Most Inspiring Changemakers

Nairobi, 7 February 2025: In the lead-up to International Women's Day 2025, the Africa Health Agenda International Conference (AHAIC) 2025 Secretariat invites…

1 year ago

At the World Economic Forum, UNFPA’s private sector champions commit to workplace reproductive health policies reaching more than 300,000 employees

DAVOS, Switzerland – At this year’s World Economic Forum, UNFPA and private sector partners Amref, Bayer, Essity, Ferring and the Mediterranean…

1 year ago

Driving the Dialogue on Climate Change and Health at the 11th Tanzania Health Summit

The healthcare sector stands at the frontlines of the global climate crisis, bearing the brunt of its most severe impacts.…

2 years ago