The death toll from the Lassa fever outbreak in Nigeria, Africa’s most populous country, has risen to 172 since the beginning of this year, public […]
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Last Ebola patient in DR Congo discharged
The last Ebola patient in the Democratic Republic of the Congo was discharged today, marking an important milestone in the efforts to end the outbreak. […]
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Afrifanom Foundation Organises Free Breast Cancer Screening in Accra
As part of efforts to promote early detection and healthy living, the Afrifanom Foundation has organized a free breast cancer and general health screening exercise […]
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Tanzania launches pandemic fund project to strengthen health emergency preparedness and response
The President’s Office – Regional Administration and Local Government, the Prime Minister’s Office and the Ministry of Health of the United Republic of Tanzania in […]
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GHS warns of rising influenza cases in Ghana
By Francis Kobena Tandoh The Ghana Health Service (GHS) is cautioning the general public to take the necessary precautionary measures against cases of influenza; this […]
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Ebola: Congo on alert to contain the risk
Aware of the risks posed by this serious and highly contagious disease, the Congolese government, with support from the World Health Organization (WHO), has taken […]
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WHO warns of widespread resistance to common antibiotics worldwide
Data reported to the WHO Global Antimicrobial Resistance and Use Surveillance System (GLASS) from over 100 countries cautions that increasing resistance to essential antibiotics poses […]
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Mpox deaths in Africa surpass 2,000 since 2024
The death toll from Africa’s ongoing mpox outbreak has surpassed the 2,000 mark since the start of 2024, as the number of cases approaches 200,000, […]
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Strengthening mental health services in emergencies across Africa
In response to the growing mental health needs triggered by public health emergencies or natural disasters in the African region, the World Health Organization (WHO) […]
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Mental health conditions affect 150 million in Africa amid insufficient care services
Nearly 150 million people in Africa are living with mental health conditions, with limited access to decentralized and integrated care, highlighting the region’s mental health […]
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