Ghanaian Gospel Singer KODA’s Final Funeral Rites Set for September 20, 2024
Kofi Owusu Dua Anto, popularly known as KODA, was a beloved figure in Ghana’s gospel music community. His death on April 21, 2024, at age...
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Israel-Gaza Conflict Intensifies: 14 Dead, 450 Injured in New Lebanon Explosions
The ongoing conflict between Israel and Gaza has escalated dramatically, with recent explosions in southern Lebanon claiming 14 lives and injuring more than 450 people....
Tragic Incident: Prison Officer Suffocates to Death in Underground Tank
A prison officer has tragically suffocated to death in an underground tank connection in Torit on Tuesday. the deceased, identified as Lt Dominic Abraham, was...
Ethiopia Focuses on Health Crisis Management and Organizational Reform in Strategic Session
Ethiopia recently held a high-level strategic session aimed at strengthening the country’s response to ongoing health crises while addressing the need for comprehensive organizational reform...
Tragic Road Crash on Nairobi-Mombasa Highway Leaves Two Dead, 11 Injured
A fatal road accident on the Nairobi-Mombasa Highway has claimed the lives of two people and left 11 others injured the crash occurred near the...
Tragedy at Food Lion: Worker Found Dead Inside North Carolina Store Freezer, Investigation Underway
In a tragic incident that has shocked the local community, a Food Lion employee was found dead inside a freezer at a store located in...
Europe’s Growing Dependence on China for Critical Drugs Amid Rising Foreign Investments in Africa-China Relations
As the global economy becomes more interconnected, Europe’s reliance on China for critical pharmaceutical supplies is drawing attention, raising concerns about supply chain vulnerabilities and...
Breakthrough AI-Driven Technology Targets Cancer and Alzheimer’s Treatment, Scientists Reveal
HARARE – A team of researchers led by Professor Simon Mukwembi has made a significant breakthrough in cancer and Alzheimer’s treatment, using an advanced AI-based...
Sierra Leone’s Battle Against Kush: The Lethal Drug Allegedly Containing Human Bones
A young man smokes Kush at a hideout in Freetown, Sierra Leone, Monday, April 29, 2024. (AP Photo/ Misper Apawu) In Sierra Leone, a...
Fasting, the Deliberate Abstinence from Food for a set Period, has Garnered Significant Attention in Recent Years for its Potential Scientific Benefits.
Numerous studies suggest that fasting can positively impact various aspects of health, from metabolic well-being to cellular repair and longevity. However, it is crucial to...
Cholera Death Rise to 63 From 33 States In Nigeria
The cholera outbreak in Nigeria has claimed 63 lives from 2,102 suspected cases in 122 local government areas across 33 states as of June 30,...
How Women-led Start-up Almouneer is Seeking to Brighten the Journey for Diabetics
Generation Start-up: Egyptian HealthTech is planning to expand into Saudi Arabia and the UAE very soon Almouneer’s co-founders Dr Noha Khater, left, and Rania Khadry....
Oni of Ife Unveils New Hospital, Offers Free Emergency Services
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has unveiled a new state-of-the-art hospital in Ile-Ife, Osun State. The hospital, named the Ojaja II Palace Hospital,...
17,774 People In Ghana Tested Positive For HIV In 2023, Majority Between 15 And 24 Years
17,774 tested positive for HIV in 2023 many of which were persons aged between 15 and 24 The population also included 6,457 males and 11,317...
Zimbabwe Has 8,000 Doses of Cabotegravir Anti-HIV Drug
Zimbabwe has 8,000 doses of injectable pre-exposure prophylaxis drug, cabotegravir, for use in the ongoing pilot programme to establish its efficacy in preventing HIV as...
South Africa Says Yes to Cannabis: Will the Rest of Africa Catch On?
On the eve of the May 27 general elections, which saw the ruling African National Congress lose its majority for the first time in 30 years...
COVID-19 Relief Push, Diversity Efforts Before Congress
The U.S. Capitol dome, in Washington, on Jan. 15, 2020. TOM BRENNER/REUTERS Wall Street bank chiefs will tout the role their institutions have played in...
United States Renews Longstanding Commitment to UNICEF with $300 Million Pledge For Improving the Lives of Mothers and Children
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) today announced the renewal of their longstanding partnership with UNICEF to improve the health and well-being of...
Factors blocking African Medicines
By Francis Aboagye-Nyame African nations’ reliance on drug manufacturers in India and China leaves the continent vulnerable to drug stock-outs, it has emerged. The African...
Continuing the Fight: WHO Donors and Partners Support COVID-19 Response Around the World
COVID-19 vaccination campaigns have officially been rolled out in over 100 countries and are providing hope. But the pandemic continues and much essential work remains...