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- SundayNews
- October 30, 2024
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South Sudan intensifies efforts to curb cholera outbreak
Health authorities in South Sudan have declared a cholera outbreak in Renk, a county located on the northern border of Sudan and the main point of entry for refugees and…
- SundayNews
- October 30, 2024
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Strengthening Cross-Border Surveillance and Information Sharing in Africa
The African Union Member States (AU MS) face significant health threats, particularly infectious diseases, due to its overstretched public health systems and infrastructure. Despite Its remarkable improvements and growth in…
- SundayNews
- October 29, 2024
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Government Releases KES 9 Billion to Boost Public Healthcare Facilities under Social Health Authority (SHA)
The government has released KES 9 billion to the Social Health Authority (SHA) to address outstanding bills incurred by healthcare facilities under the National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF). This announcement…
- SundayNews
- October 29, 2024
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Tanzania President, Merck Foundation Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) with 15 First Ladies inaugurate their 11th Africa Asia Luminary 2024
The 11th Edition of Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary was officially inaugurated by The President of the United Republic of Tanzania, H.E. Dr. SAMIA SULUHU HASSAN, Chairman of Merck Foundation…
- SundayNews
- October 29, 2024
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As part of United Nations (UN) Day, United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) supports a blood donation drive at Torit Hospital
Continuous rainfall and floods in South Sudan’s Eastern Equatoria state have led to a sharp increase in disease. Stagnating pools of flood water creates ideal breeding grounds for mosquitoes, significantly…
- SundayNews
- October 28, 2024
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South Sudan declares cholera outbreak in Renk, Upper Nile State
The Ministry of Health has declared a cholera outbreak today in Renk, Upper Nile State. This declaration comes after reports of 44 suspected cholera cases, and six laboratory-confirmed cases on…
- SundayNews
- October 28, 2024
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United States Distributes Lifesaving Medical Equipment to Strengthen Maternal and Child Health Services Across Uganda
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) held an event to distribute 235 pieces of critical medical equipment to support 36 health facilities across 21 districts in Uganda. This…
- SundayNews
- October 28, 2024
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A Lifeline for Surgical Care in Africa: Collaboration is Key (By Dr Walt Johnson)
By Dr Walt Johnson, National and International Advocacy Manager, Mercy Ships (www.MercyShips.Africa). Last month, 40 African Health Ministers signed important agreements at the Pan-African Surgical Healthcare Forum (PASHeF) in Rwanda.…
- SundayNews
- October 28, 2024
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Voices from the field: Hani Jilaow Mohamed, polio vaccinator in Mogadishu
In Mogadishu, one of the few cities in the world where the threat of polio persists, Hani Jilaow Mohamed, a dedicated polio vaccinator, has been working on the front lines…
- SundayNews
- October 28, 2024
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Eritrea: Cardiac Surgery for Children at Orotta Referral Hospital
Cardiac surgeries for children are currently being performed at Orotta National Referral Hospital through a collaborative effort between Eritrean doctors and Italian medical experts from ‘Med-Action Bambini.’ The program, which…