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- SundayNews
- October 1, 2024
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Merck Foundation Chief Executive Officer (CEO) & African First Ladies Announced the Call for Applications for Their âDiabetes and Hypertensionâ Song Awards 2024 to Promote a Healthy Lifestyle
Merck Foundation SONG Awards (www.Merck-Foundation.com) “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 at…
- SundayNews
- October 1, 2024
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Médecins sans frontières (MSF) reports unprecedented number of sexual violence cases in Democratic Republic Congo
In a retrospective report published today, Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) announced—together with the Ministry of Health— that MSF teams treated an unprecedented number of victims and survivors of sexual violence in Democratic Republic…
- SundayNews
- October 1, 2024
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Cabinet Secretary Dr. Barasa Engages Health Committee Ahead of Social Health Authority (SHA) Launch
Cabinet Secretary for Health, Dr. Deborah Mlongo Barasa, met with the National Assembly Committee for Health ahead of the Social Health Authority (SHA) launch on 1st October 2024. The CS…
- SundayNews
- September 30, 2024
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Lesothoâs King Letsie III, African Development Bank Group and Global Philanthropies forge strategic partnership to end school-age hunger
The African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) and The Children's Investment Fund Foundation (CIFF) today signed a Letter of Intent formalizing a commitment to establish the End School-Age Hunger Fund, with…
- SundayNews
- September 30, 2024
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Merck Foundation marking âWorld Heart Dayâ by providing out of 2080 scholarships, 830 scholarships for future Cardiovascular preventive, hypertension, Diabetes, and Endocrinology experts in 52 countries
Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com) in partnership with African First Ladies and Ministries of Health and Medical Societies provided out of total 2080 Scholarships, 830 Scholarships of one-year Post-Graduate Diploma and two-year Master…
- SundayNews
- September 29, 2024
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National Association of Eritrean War Disabled Veterans (NAEWDV) Receives Material Support
The National Association of Eritrean War Disabled Veterans (NAEWDV) has received material support valued at 146 thousand dollars. The contribution includes 120 thousand Nakfa donated by Mr. Amanuel Okbai, a…
- SundayNews
- September 27, 2024
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African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) doctors from Level II hospital in Dhobley mentor 15 Somali Medics in specialized skills
Fifteen Somali medical personnel have completed a seven-month medical mentorship training programme conducted by the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS), in Dhobley, Jubaland State. Organised by the ATMIS…
- SundayNews
- September 26, 2024
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The United States Supports Health Sector Transformation in South Sudan
The American people, through the U.S. Agency for International Development, will contribute $30 million over three years to the $369.5 million multi-donor Health Sector Transformation Project (HSTP) managed by the…
- SundayNews
- September 26, 2024
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Guinea’s Sole Public Dental School Unveils Expanded Training Facility to Revolutionize Dental Care Across West Africa
Guinea’s only public dental school celebrated the grand opening of its state-of-the-art training facility, which more than doubles capacity for dental students to learn, practice and treat patients while addressing…
- SundayNews
- September 26, 2024
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St. George’s University Urges Global Action on Alzheimer’s Awareness for World Alzheimer’s Month
Alzheimer’s disease is an illness that affects millions of people worldwide, with the number of people living with dementia across the world expected to increase up to 139 million in…