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Africa: Global Cancer Burden Growing, Amidst Mounting …

WebOver 35 million new cancer cases are predicted in 2050, a 77% increase from the estimated 20 million cases in 2022. The rapidly growing global cancer burden reflects …

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Africa's Vaccine Production Push Reshapes Global Health …

WebDr. Kaseya said that the African Union, along with its members and partners, set an ambitious goal in 2021 to achieve at least 60% local production of vaccines by …

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Africa: Leading Health Agencies Outline Updated …

WebPress Release - Following consultation with public health agencies and experts, the World Health Organization (WHO) publishes a global technical consultation …

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Africa Needs a New Health Order Focusing Expenditures …

WebThe GDP of sub-Saharan Africa stands at US$2 trillion (2024). Since social services like health are paid for largely through taxes, applying a 15 percent tax-to-GDP …

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Ethiopia: Supporting Ethiopia in the Battle Against Malaria …

WebFurthermore, PMI has supported the Federal Ministry of Health to spray over 700,000 houses with mosquito killing insecticides to protect over two million people from …

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Africa: Pioneering Charter to Drive Up Investment in …

WebPress Release - A pioneering health investment charter, a first for the African region, is set to be launched at the African Health Workforce Investment Forum which …

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Africa: WomenLift Health Conference Aims to Break Down …

WebThe vibrant city of Dar es Salaam in Tanzania becomes a focal point for a global revolution this weekend. An international global movement for women in health …

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Africa: Stakeholders Convene in Uganda On Responsible …

WebOver 30 technical experts identified and defined key roles of stakeholders and refined the draft roadmap for effective operationalization of the framework. A high-level …

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Africa: Gender Equality Takes Center Stage at WomenLift …

WebIn a momentous gathering at the WomenLift Health Conference, a powerful synergy emerged as two prominent figures in global politics came together to champion …

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Africa: World Health Day

WebWHO said Africa's HIV-positive population increased from 15.6 million in 2005 to 24.3 million in 2021, accounting for 3.4 per cent of the total population. The World Health …

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Liberia Integrates Rts,S Malaria Vaccine Into Its Expanded Program …

WebLiberia on Thursday, April 25 achieved a significant milestone in its fight against malaria as it introduces the highly anticipated RTS,S malaria vaccine on World …

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South Africa: Department of Health Fails to Buy Life-Saving Device …

WebUsing vials and syringes instead of pens can lead to insulin dosing errors which can be fatal . The department of health has failed to purchase a life-saving insulin …

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Uganda: Health Centre IIs, IIIs Being Upgraded

WebThe minister of Health Jane Ruth Aceng has revealed that the ministry of health is upgrading all health centre IIs and IIIs across the country in order to deliver better health …

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Ethiopia: Following Cholera Outbreak in Bati District, Amhara …

WebAmid reports of a cholera outbreak in the Bati district within the Oromia special zone of the Amhara region, health authorities are swiftly responding to contain the …

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Africa CDC Kick-Off the Implementation of a Continental Mental …

WebPress Release - The Africa CDC launched a new Mental Health Leadership Programme (AMHLP) to address the African population's mental health challenges. Funded by …

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Namibia: Health Ministry Allocates N$10 Billion to Address …

WebThe Ministry of Health and Social Services has unveiled plans to allocate N$10.9 billion toward meeting evolving health and social requirements in the nation. …

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Nigeria: Reflecting On Nigeria's Health Sector in 2022

WebThe report recommended a reform that ensures a locally delivered healthcare system that provides health insurance coverage for the 83 million Nigerians who cannot afford to pay …

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Zambia: Understanding the National Health Insurance Scheme

WebGovernment has taken a position that the national health insurance scheme should be a standalone programme because health is a specialized field. Dr Chanda said in terms of …

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South Africa: Health Services in the Eastern Cape

WebAnalysis - In this analysis, Luvuyo Mehlwana looks back at the performance of public healthcare services in the Eastern Cape over the last five years - a term …

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Nigeria: Navigating Challenges and Embracing Hope in the …

WebBlog - As the year 2023 comes to a conclusion, it is a good time to look at the current state of Nigeria's health sector. In the midst of global crises and the dawn of …

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Nigeria: Public-Private Integration

WebBlog - Public-private integration holds immense potential to significantly build resilience and strengthen Nigeria's healthcare system to improve health outcomes for its …

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the New Minister for Health Returning to Serve

WebIn what to many people was a surprise move, he passed up on the role to instead return to Nigeria to serve as the just appointed Minister of Health in Nigeria. We …

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