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Ministry of Health to Roll Out Antimalarial Drug Administration in Turkana County Starting June 2025

Eniola OladeleMarch 10, 2025

by Eniola OladeleMarch 10, 2025018

The Ministry of Health (MoH) is set to launch a comprehensive campaign in June 2025 to administer antimalarial drugs in Turkana County, one of Kenya’s...

African Women Surgeons Reshape Healthcare and Break Gender Barriers

Eniola OladeleMarch 7, 2025

by Eniola OladeleMarch 7, 2025018

Across Africa, a growing number of women surgeons are redefining healthcare and challenging deeply entrenched gender norms in the medical profession. Their contributions are not...

Africa Health

Sudan: Attack Triggers Deadly Cholera Outbreak in White Nile, Straining Already Fragile Health System

Eniola OladeleMarch 6, 2025

by Eniola OladeleMarch 6, 2025021

A violent attack in Sudan’s White Nile region has led to a deadly wave of cholera, further exacerbating the humanitarian crisis in the country. The...

Africa Health

Urgent Collaboration Needed to Build a Strong and Sustainable Vaccine Industry in Africa

Eniola OladeleMarch 5, 2025

by Eniola OladeleMarch 5, 2025021

Africa’s vaccine landscape has long been dependent on imports from other continents, often facing supply disruptions, high costs, and uneven access. However, the global pandemic...

Africa Health

Kenya Health Ministry Responds to Mysterious Illness in Kisii County: Apologies and Details Shared

Eniola OladeleMarch 4, 2025

by Eniola OladeleMarch 4, 2025023

In a recent announcement, the Ministry of Health of Kenya addressed concerns regarding a mysterious illness that has been reported in Kisii County. The illness,...

Health LIFE & STYLE

Kate Henshaw Urges Women to Take Self-Defence Classes: Empowering Women to Protect Themselves and Build Confidence

Eniola OladeleMarch 1, 2025

by Eniola OladeleMarch 1, 2025025

Nigerian actress and fitness advocate Kate Henshaw has once again emerged as a strong voice for women’s empowerment. In a recent public statement, she passionately...

Africa Health

Congo and WHO Investigate Mysterious Illness Cluster as Death Toll Reaches 60, Raising Alarm in the Region

Eniola OladeleFebruary 28, 2025

by Eniola OladeleFebruary 28, 2025024

Health authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) are scrambling to investigate a mysterious illness that has claimed at least 60 lives in the...

Africa Health

WHO Raises Alarm Over Mysterious Illness in Congo: Urgent Investigation Underway

Eniola OladeleFebruary 25, 2025

by Eniola OladeleFebruary 25, 2025029

The World Health Organization (WHO) has expressed deep concern over a growing number of unexplained illness cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), prompting...

Africa Health

Why South Africa Needs to Get a Grip on Diabetes — Fast

Eniola OladeleFebruary 18, 2025

by Eniola OladeleFebruary 18, 2025038

Diabetes has rapidly become one of South Africa’s most pressing health crises. Affecting millions of South Africans, this chronic condition is not only placing a...

Africa Health LIFE & STYLE

How the Mind Shapes the Body and the Body Shapes the Mind

Eniola OladeleFebruary 10, 2025

by Eniola OladeleFebruary 10, 2025041

The mind-body connection is a well-documented phenomenon, but equally important is the body-mind connection—the understanding that changes in our physical state can directly impact our...

BUSINESS Health

Coca-Cola Issues Voluntary Recall of Select Beverages Over Safety Concerns

Eniola OladeleJanuary 28, 2025January 28, 2025

by Eniola OladeleJanuary 28, 2025January 28, 2025074

Coca-Cola has announced a voluntary recall of several of its beverages, citing safety concerns after discovering potential contamination in certain products. The global beverage giant...

BUSINESS Health

AstraZeneca Commits $820 Million to Canada in Major Investment Boost for Research and Development

Eniola OladeleJanuary 24, 2025

by Eniola OladeleJanuary 24, 2025061

In a move that underscores Canada’s growing importance as a hub for innovation, global biopharmaceutical company AstraZeneca has announced a new investment of $820 million...

Africa Health International News

Dr. Bolu Ogunyemi: Champion of Equity, Innovation, and Policy in Canadian Medicine

Eniola OladeleDecember 16, 2024

by Eniola OladeleDecember 16, 20240101

Dr. Bolu Ogunyemi, a distinguished Canadian dermatologist and academic, has made significant contributions to medicine through his clinical practice, policy advocacy, and commitment to social...

Africa Health International News

Cholera Crisis in South Sudan: Death Toll Reaches 60 Amid Worsening Outbreak

Eniola OladeleDecember 14, 2024

by Eniola OladeleDecember 14, 2024084

South Sudan is grappling with a devastating cholera outbreak that has now claimed the lives of at least 60people, according to recent health reports....

Health International News

Libya and Japan Sign Comprehensive Health Cooperation Protocol

Eniola OladeleDecember 7, 2024December 7, 2024

by Eniola OladeleDecember 7, 2024December 7, 2024072

Libya has signed a health cooperation protocol with Japan, aiming to improve medical services and infrastructure within the country. The agreement, facilitated by Libya’s Ministry...

Africa Health TECHNOLOGY

Telehealth Bridges Gaps in Zimbabwe’s Health Sector

Eniola OladeleDecember 4, 2024

by Eniola OladeleDecember 4, 20240105

In Zimbabwe, the integration of telehealth services has become a vital tool in addressing the country’s healthcare challenges, particularly in remote and underserved areas. The...

Africa Health

Sierra Leone Launches Nationwide Preventive Vaccination for Frontline Workers, Marking a Decade Since Deadly Ebola Outbreak

Eniola OladeleDecember 4, 2024

by Eniola OladeleDecember 4, 2024089

Ten years after the 2014 Ebola outbreak devastated West Africa, Sierra Leone has embarked on a historic nationwide vaccination campaign to protect its frontline workers...

Education Health

Mount Kenya University Lecturer Collapses, Dies While Attending Virtual Court Session

Eniola OladeleNovember 27, 2024

by Eniola OladeleNovember 27, 20240121

A lecturer from Mount Kenya University (MKU) tragically passed away while attending a virtual court session in his office. The academic, who was reportedly engaged...

Africa Health

Rwanda Receives Additional 1,000 Doses of Marburg Vaccine

Eniola OladeleNovember 1, 2024

by Eniola OladeleNovember 1, 20240133

The Sabin Vaccine Institute on Thursday, October 31 dispatched approximately 1,000 additional doses of its investigational vaccine, in a continued collaboration with Rwanda to address...

Health International News

Community Gathers for Memorial Service of Five Soweto Children Who Died from Suspected Poisoning

Eniola OladeleOctober 9, 2024October 9, 2024

by Eniola OladeleOctober 9, 2024October 9, 20240185

Soweto, Johannesburg The community of Soweto is preparing to bid a heartfelt farewell to five young children who tragically passed away last week in an...

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