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- SundayNews
- October 7, 2024
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Kenya: Cabinet Secretary (CS) Health Urges Action Against Postpartum Hemorrhage at Inaugural End Postpartum Hemorrhage (PPH) Run
Health Cabinet Secretary Dr. Deborah Barasa has called for urgent action to address the high rates of maternal deaths caused by Postpartum Hemorrhage (PPH), during the inaugural EndPPH Run held…
- SundayNews
- October 6, 2024
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On the 51st Anniversary of the 6th of October Victory, Ministry of Planning, Economic Development, and International Cooperation Reviews Public Spending & Concessional Financing Directed Towards the Development of Sinai
In conjunction with the 51st anniversary of the 6th of October Victory, the Ministry of Planning, Economic Development, and International Cooperation presents an overview of public spending and concessional development…
- SundayNews
- October 5, 2024
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Kenyaâs national toll-free helpline 1195: A lifeline for gender-based violence survivors
Gender-based violence (GBV) remains a pervasive issue in Kenya, affecting individuals across all demographics. The National Gender-Based Violence Toll-Free Helpline, 1195, serves as a crucial resource for survivors, providing a…
- SundayNews
- October 5, 2024
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Guinea’s Sole Public Dental School Unveils Expanded Training Facility to Revolutionize Dental Care across West Africa
The video below is copyright free and can be used at will, without asking for authorization Watch the video Mercy Ships (www.MercyShips.Africa) inaugurated a modern Dental Care Training Center at…
- SundayNews
- October 4, 2024
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Death rates from cholera outbreaks surge in Sudan and Nigeria as flooding, conflict hinder treatment
Death rates from major cholera outbreaks in Sudan and Nigeria have surged to up to three times the global average putting thousands of children at risk as cases continue to…
- SundayNews
- October 4, 2024
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The East African Community (EAC) calls for coordinated response against Marburg Virus Outbreak
The East African Community (EAC) Secretariat has called for a swift and coordinated regional response to contain the ongoing Marburg Virus Disease (MVD) outbreak declared in Rwanda. The outbreak poses…
- SundayNews
- October 4, 2024
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EVA Pharma Signs a Voluntary Licensing Agreement with Gilead to Increase Access to Lenacapavir in 120 Countries with High Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Incidence and Limited Resources
EVA Pharma (www.EVAPharma.com) announced today a non-exclusive, royalty-free voluntary licensing agreement signed with Gilead (https://apo-opa.co/4dB3Nwx), allowing EVA Pharma to manufacture and supply generic lenacapavir in form of active pharmaceutical ingredient and…
- SundayNews
- October 3, 2024
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New report highlights progress and challenges in fighting neglected tropical diseases in Francophone countries
A new report released today provides an assessment of the burden of neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) in Francophone countries, highlighting the significant progress made as well as the challenges that…
- SundayNews
- October 2, 2024
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European Union (EU) health aid suffers from poor coordination on the ground
Support through global health initiatives has increased considerably, while EU bilateral assistance to partner countries has decreased; Auditors criticise cases of substantial management costs, and highlight shortcomings in the distribution…
- SundayNews
- October 2, 2024
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Burundi: Electricity from the Rusumo Falls power station, built with support from the African Development Bank, is saving the lives of hospital patients and premature babies
“One day, in the operating theatre, there was a power cutÌ in the middle of a laparotomy [opening of the abdomen] for a case of pelvic peritonitis. We had to…