Africa Newsroom
- SundayNews
- October 15, 2024
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Kenya Receives Mpox Testing Kits and Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTD) Medicines for Mass Drug Administration
Kenya has received Mpox testing kits and medicines for neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) from the World Health Organization (WHO), USAID, and other health partners. These supplies are set to enhance…
- SundayNews
- October 14, 2024
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Merck Foundation Chief Executive Officer (CEO) & African First Ladies announced the Call for Applications for their âDiabetes and Hypertensionâ Film Awards 2024 to promote a healthy lifestyle
Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com) FILM Awards “Diabetes and Hypertension” to raise awareness about prevention and early detection of Diabetes and Hypertension Last date for Entry Submission: 30th October 2024. Apply now…
- SundayNews
- October 14, 2024
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Humanitarian response enables safe childbirth amid Cameroonâs catastrophic floods
“Our village was peaceful until these armed men appeared, sowing terror and death,” Aicha* told UNFPA, the UN sexual and reproductive health agency, recalling a night three years ago when…
- SundayNews
- October 14, 2024
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Kenya: Principal Secretary (PS) Mary Muthoni meets Machakos Deputy County Commissioner
Principal Secretary for the State Department of Public Health and Professional Standards, Mary Muthoni, met with Machakos Deputy County Commissioner David Rotich to discuss enhancing collaboration between National Government Administrative Officers…
- SundayNews
- October 14, 2024
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24-Year-Old Nigerian with Rare and Life-Threatening Brain Tumor Successfully Treated at Aster Hospital Mankhool in Dubai
Brain tumors present a significant global health challenge, with over 300,000 new cases reported annually worldwide [1]. In 2020, Nigeria reported 1,798 new brain tumor cases, accounting for over 50% of…
- SundayNews
- October 14, 2024
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Universal Health Coverage (UHC) Provides every Kenyan with Medical Insurance, says President Ruto
The roll-out of Universal Health Coverage at the beginning of the month will ensure that the government provides medical care to all Kenyans, President William Ruto has said. The President…
- SundayNews
- October 11, 2024
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Mercy Ships and West African College of Surgeons Collaborate to Elevate Surgical and Anesthesia Training in Africa
In a landmark collaboration, the West African College of Surgeons (WACS) has granted an accreditation to Mercy Ships’ (www.MercyShips.org) surgical and anesthesia training programmes. This partnership reflects the shared commitment…
- SundayNews
- October 11, 2024
- 57 views
Mercy Ships and West African College of Surgeons Collaborate to Elevate Surgical and Anesthesia Training in Africa
In a landmark collaboration, the West African College of Surgeons (WACS) has granted an accreditation to Mercy Ships’ (www.MercyShips.org) surgical and anesthesia training programmes. This partnership reflects the shared commitment…
- SundayNews
- October 11, 2024
- 41 views
Kenya: Cabinet Secretary Dr. Deborah Barasa Advocates for Mental Health Prioritization in Workplaces on World Mental Health Day
Cabinet Secretary for Health, Dr. Deborah Mlongo Barasa, emphasized the critical importance of prioritizing mental health in workplaces during this year’s World Mental Health Day event held at Mathari Teaching…
- SundayNews
- October 10, 2024
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Merck Foundation Chief Executive Officer (CEO) & African First Ladies announced the Call for Applications for their âDiabetes and Hypertensionâ Fashion Awards 2024 to promote a healthy lifestyle
Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com) FASHION Awards “Diabetes and Hypertension” to raise awareness about prevention and early detection of Diabetes and Hypertension and promoting a healthy lifestyle; Last date for Entry Submission: 30th…