Category : Health

The newly constructed military hospital in Gqeberha has successfully passed the rigorous inspection of the Surgeon-General, marking a significant milestone in the facility’s development. The...

In a significant move, the United States has pulled its funding for South African medical research, a decision that has raised concerns about the future...

Polio vaccination campaigns across Africa are being accelerated to prevent the resurgence of the disease, following significant progress in eliminating wild poliovirus from the continent....

Africa is ramping up its fight against malaria, with new vaccines and treatment strategies being introduced to tackle the continent’s most persistent health challenge. Malaria...

The KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) Department of Health has launched a large-scale campaign to reconnect more than 117,000 individuals who have stopped their HIV treatment, amid growing...

A growing number of tuberculosis (TB) survivors in South Africa are suffering from long-term lung damage, even after completing treatment and being declared cured, according...

Sudan is experiencing a catastrophic health emergency as the civil war between rival military factions moves into its third year with hospitals destroyed medical supply...

Health officials in Malawi have confirmed a sixth case of Mpox in the country as the Ministry of Health intensifies containment measures to curb the...

An anthrax outbreak in the eastern region of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is adding to an already dire security and humanitarian situation. Health...

Angola’s President João Lourenço has pledged $5 million to the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), reinforcing the country’s commitment to strengthening...

  Uganda has officially declared the end of its latest Ebola outbreak, a significant milestone in the country’s fight against the deadly virus. The announcement,...

The Botswana Doctors Union (BDU) has issued a statement denying reports of an impending strike, following a recent court ruling that declared their planned industrial...

     South Africa, home to the world’s largest HIV-positive population, is confronting a severe health crisis as the suspension of U.S. foreign aid...

Gauteng Health MEC Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko has officially announced that all healthcare services at Tembisa Hospital are now fully operational, following a period of disruptions that...

A troubling surge in suicide rates has sparked alarm among mental health professionals and policymakers, as the devastating trend continues to claim lives at an...

In a significant move to improve patient care across South Africa, Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi has announced plans to procure thousands of beds and bassinets...

The African Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) is intensifying efforts to secure vital funding aimed at bolstering the continent’s health security systems...