Africa Newsroom
- SundayNews
- August 22, 2024
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Acting President Paul Mashatile to officiate signing of Second Presidential Health Compact
Deputy President Paul Mashatile will, in his capacity as Acting President, lead the signing by multiple stakeholders of the Second Presidential Health Compact at the Union Buildings, Pretoria, at 12h30…
- SundayNews
- August 22, 2024
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United States (U.S.) Government Distributes Nearly 85,000 Insecticide-Treated Nets in Jimma District to Combat Dramatic Uptick in Malaria Cases
In response to a dramatic spike in malaria cases in Ethiopia over the last eight months, the U.S. Ambassador to Ethiopia and the State Minister of Health helped to distribute…
- SundayNews
- August 22, 2024
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Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej focuses on âStopping Gender Based Violenceâ in the Ninth Episode of âOur Africa by Merck Foundationâ TV Program
Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany has released the Ninth Episode of their First-ever TV program – ‘Our Africa by Merck Foundation’ on their social media…
- SundayNews
- August 22, 2024
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Ambassador Yin Chengwu attends the Medical Outreach Event of The16th Chinese Medical Team to Liberia
On August19th, Yin Chengwu, Chinese Ambassador to Liberia, attended the medical outreach event of the 16th Chinese medical team to Liberia and made reamrks in the presence of Hon. Stephen J.H. Zargo, Commissioner General of Liberia Immigration Service among…
- SundayNews
- August 21, 2024
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Cabinet Secretary Health Hosts Children’s Investment Fund Foundation (CIFF) Delegation to Advance Community Health and Universal Health Coverage (UHC) Goals
The Cabinet Secretary for Health, Dr. Deborah M. Barasa, today hosted a delegation from The Children's Investment Fund Foundation (CIFF) led by CEO Kate Hampton. The discussions focused on scaling up community…
- SundayNews
- August 21, 2024
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Kenya and United States (US) Strengthen Health Ties Through Enganced Collaboration
Cabinet Secretary for Health, Dr. Deborah Barasa, hosted US Ambassador to Kenya, Meg Whitman, to discuss enhancing health collaboration between Kenya and the US. Key topics included integrating HIV services…
- SundayNews
- August 21, 2024
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United Nation migration agency issues $18.5 million appeal to prepare for mpox âsurgeâ
Migrants and other marginalized and highly mobile populations including those uprooted from their homes by natural emergencies and conflict are far more prone to infection because of poor living conditions and the “significant…
- SundayNews
- August 21, 2024
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Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej focuses on Sustainability being a Shared Responsibility in the Eighth Episode of âOur Africa by Merck Foundationâ TV Program
Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany has launched the Eighth Episode of their First-ever TV program – ‘Our Africa by Merck Foundation’ on their social media…
- SundayNews
- August 21, 2024
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United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Announces Additional $35 Million to Support Mpox Outbreak Response in Central and Eastern Africa
Today, the United States, through USAID, announced up to an additional $35 million in emergency health assistance to bolster response efforts for the clade I mpox outbreak in Central and…
- SundayNews
- August 20, 2024
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Europe can defeat mpox, must support Africa in getting vaccines: World Health Organization (WHO)
Mpox is “not the ‘new COVID’” and European governments need to show strong political commitment to eliminate it, while standing in solidarity with Africa, a top official of the UN…