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Kenya trains 25,000 community health workers for Africa CDC

WEBThe initiative aims to boost primary healthcare at the grassroots, targeting under-served populations. Kenya has already enlisted over 107,831 community health

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WHO Study shows severe shortage of health workers in Africa

WEBA severe shortage of health workers in Africa is undermining access to and provision of health services even though countries in the region have tried to bolster the …

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Building sustainable, resilient and equitable health systems in Africa

WEBA resilient health system is one that can deliver high-quality care for its patients under pressure – which could be economic, social, or environmental. Achieving …

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Kenya unveils Universal Health Coverage (UHC) …

WEBPhoto: State House Kenya. Kenya’s President Uhuru Kenyatta has unveiled the Universal Health Coverage (UHC) national scale-up and called on Kenyans to register for the National Health …

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Mental health cases affecting work productivity in Africa

WEBMental health is associated with poor management practices, low autonomy, effort-reward imbalance, unclear tasks or organisational objectives, occupational uncertainty and lack of value and …

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China strengthening its diplomacy in Africa’s health …

WEBChina is using health diplomacy to gain a stronger hold on Africa’s development. [Photo/AsianInvestor] Located in an African Village, south of Addis Ababa, the new site covers an area of 90,000m2 with a …

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Burundi: Healthcare investment sees $20 million hospital to be …

WEBVillage Health Works is a non-profit organisation that has its headquarters in New York City. It was established by Deogratias “Deo” Niyizonkiza, a citizen of the …

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Comprehensive cancer center in Kenya

WEBSub Saharan Africa’s first comprehensive cancer centre opens in Kenya. The Center will provide lifesaving equipment along the cancer care pathway – from …

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Only one in five Kenyans have some form of medical insurance

WEBIn Kenya, one in four shillings spent on health is from personal funds. Out-of-pocket spending prevents many from seeking medical care in Kenya. Only one in five …

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Aga Khan Hospital to offer qualifying groups cost free services

WEBThe grant contributes to AFD Group’s Health in Common initiative that is designed to help health systems in developing and emerging countries to better cope …

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Rwanda’s Universal Health Coverage changing its economy

WEBAccording to the UNDP, only 20% of Africans can access quality health care easily. World Health Organization recognizes Rwanda as one of the few American …

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Kenya, Johnson & Johnson sign mental healthcare services MoU

WEBOn September 2, 2022, the ministry signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that would see Kenyans would benefit from improved access to effective and appropriate …

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How Johnson&Johnson, Amref are tackling cancer in Kenya

WEBREAD ALSO: Johnson & Johnson scores in Kenya’s fight against prostate cancer. Kenya has continued to face rising demand for Oncology personnel, especially …

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Health data firm Afya Rekod receives $2 million to expand across …

WEBKenyan-based health startup Afya Rekod has raised $2million in Seed funding to expand its business and speed up the launch of its patient portal. The …

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M-Mama's life-saving journey reaches Malawi The Exchange

WEBWomen facing pregnancy complications or newborn health issues can make a free call to a 24/7 dispatch center. Trained health workers assess their condition, and …

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KRA's uphill task with new animal health interests body

WEBKenya’s animal health industry has launched a new body that will articulate and address the needs of industry players. The Veterinary Input Suppliers Association of …

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Africa’s potential as a medical tourism hub The Exchange

WEBIn 2020, the global medical tourism market was valued at US$ 11.56 billion. It is projected to reach US$ 53.51 billion by 2028, experiencing a CAGR of 21.1 per cent …

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Africa: Breaking barriers to promote Women and Girls in Science

WEBRead: Internships in Africa, how companies could stem unemployment tide In addition, 70 per cent of health and social care workers are women and are paid 11 …

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AIM Congress 2024 focuses on agriculture, health, investment

WEBAs the 2024 AIM Congress continues, it remains a catalyst for fostering collaboration and driving sustainable growth globally. The commitment to shaping a …

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Cote d’Ivoire’s digital economy and startups leading the charge

WEBBased on a report by Disrupt Africa, funding for health tech startups in Africa jumped 257.7% from US$28.8m in 2019 to US$103m in 2020. These startups provide a …

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The struggle of unemployment: A South African perspective

WEBStatistics South Africa reported that the unemployment rate was at 32.5% in the last quarter of 2020. This means that up to 7.2 million people were out of …

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Africa debt crisis: 25 states spend more on debt than health

WEBAs national debts grow, many African countries find themselves spending more on debt than on health. IMF says the debt ratio in Sub-Saharan Africa surged to …

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