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- SundayNews
- October 25, 2024
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Chad introduces malaria vaccine in triple-vaccine rollout for children
Chad today kicked off an ambitious triple vaccine rollout, including the R21 malaria vaccine, marking a significant step forward in its efforts to safeguard the health and well-being of millions…
- SundayNews
- October 25, 2024
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The Partnership between St. Georgeâs University and Northumbria University Welcomes a very Diverse Class this Year Amid Global Education Shifts
Medical education today increasingly focuses on global perspectives and diverse learning experiences, essential for preparing future doctors to meet the demands of an interconnected world. Recognizing this need, many universities…
- SundayNews
- October 25, 2024
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Kenya: Gyeonggi Province Delegation and Baringo Governor Meet with Principal Secretary Harry Kimtai to Discuss Universal Health Coverage (UHC) and Health Collaborations
The Principal Secretary for Medical Services, Mr. Harry Kimtai, received a courtesy call from a delegation representing the Gyeonggi Provincial Government of the Republic of Korea, accompanied by Baringo Governor…
- SundayNews
- October 25, 2024
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President Ruto Commissions a State of the Art Cardio Thoracic Centre, Bomet
President William Ruto has commended religious organisations for working with the National Government to provide affordable and accessible healthcare to Kenyans over the years. He spoke during the commissioning of…
- SundayNews
- October 24, 2024
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Zimbabwe Establishes Local Laboratory for Polio Surveillance
In a significant step towards strengthening its public health infrastructure, Zimbabwe established a dedicated laboratory for the analysis of polio samples collected through environmental surveillance (ES). Previously, these samples were…
- SundayNews
- October 24, 2024
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South Sudan – World Polio Day: Call for the Transitional Government to Use Public Revenue to Address Urgent Health Care Needs
On World Polio Day we observe that historical outbreaks and ongoing transmission leave South Sudan’s citizens vulnerable to the debilitating polio virus. For two decades the United States, through the…
- SundayNews
- October 24, 2024
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Merck Foundation Won the Votersâ Choice as the Most Influential Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) of 2024 for their Collective Efforts Shaping Africaâs Future
Merck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany has been awarded as the “NGO of the Year 2024”, the Most Influential NGO Shaping Africa’s Future and Leading Community Empowerment, by…
- SundayNews
- October 24, 2024
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United Kingdom (UK) announces support to help Uganda manage mpox outbreak
The British High Commission in Kampala has announced that the UK will provide £1 million to Baylor College of Medicine and the Infectious Disease Institute to support Uganda’s response to…
- SundayNews
- October 24, 2024
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Uganda: Speaker gives Shs100m to womenâs forum
The Uganda Women’s Movement, an organisation which brings together women advocacy groups, on Wednesday, 23 October 2024 called on Speaker of Parliament Anita Among, who asked the group to focus…
- SundayNews
- October 24, 2024
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Major new programme to support a fifth of southern Malawiâs population to tackle climate-induced health risks
One fifth of the population of southern Malawi will be better equipped to safeguard against climate-aggravated health risks due to a US$37 million initiative announced today by the Green Climate…