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- SundayNews
- August 16, 2024
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Africans view health as a top priority, want governments to invest more resources to prepare for future pandemics
A majority of Africans want their governments to invest more in preparations for future health emergencies, even if doing so will diminish the resources available for other health services, Afrobarometer…
- SundayNews
- August 16, 2024
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Merck Foundationâs Rasha Kelej marks World Infertility Awareness Month at World Infertility Awareness Summit (WIAS)2024 through releasing first animation film to raise awareness about infertility in Africa and beyond
Watch “More Than a Mother” animation film here: https://apo-opa.co/3yEget6. Merck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck KgaA Germany and Africa Reproductive Care society (ARCS) together conducted the Third Edition of…
- SundayNews
- August 16, 2024
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Wheels of Wellness: The World Health Organization (WHO) Bolsters Tanzaniaâs Health Surveillance efforts with 12 Motorcycles
The World Health Organization (WHO), with funding support from the Irish Fund, has donated 12 motorcycles to the Government of Tanzania. This donation is set to boost the effectiveness of…
- SundayNews
- August 15, 2024
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Scaling up response to curb growing mpox outbreak in African region
As the mpox outbreak that has affected the Democratic Republic of the Congo and spread to neighbouring countries continues to grow, World Health Organization (WHO) is intensifying support to countries…
- SundayNews
- August 15, 2024
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Hospital ship returns to Sierra Leone to deliver life-changing surgeries over the next ten months
The world’s largest civilian hospital ship, the Global Mercy™, was welcomed back to Freetown yesterday in a partnership between international charity Mercy Ships (www.MercyShips.org) and the Government of Sierra Leone…
- SundayNews
- August 15, 2024
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The Canada-Africa Chamber of Business congratulates Nexim Healthcare Consultants on their ongoing expansion, with todayâs launch in Hamilton, Canada
Today Nexim Healthcare (www.Neximcare.com) is ‘’thrilled to be expanding to Hamilton with a state-of-the-art service center and 2nd site for a private Career college marking it our third location in…
- SundayNews
- August 14, 2024
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Kenya: Health Cabinet Secretary Reaffirms Universal Health Coverage (UHC) Commitment, Stresses Stakeholder Collaboration
In a meeting with the Ministry of Health's top management, Health Cabinet Secretary Dr. Debora Mlongi Barasa reaffirmed her dedication to advancing Universal Health Coverage (UHC), building on the progress…
- SundayNews
- August 14, 2024
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Kenya: Cabinet Secretary for Health Urges Unified Effort Towards Universal Health Coverage
In an all-staff meeting held today, Cabinet Secretary for Health, Dr. Debora Mlongo Barasa Mlongo, called on the Ministry’s staff to work together in harmony and synergy to achieve Universal Health…
- SundayNews
- August 14, 2024
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Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej and Mrs. Neo Masisi Join Hands to Underscore Merck Foundation Partnership with Botswana First Lady Office to Transform Patient Care Landscape, Support Girl Education, End Infertility Stigma and Gender Based Violence (GBV) in Botswana
Merck Foundation Chairperson&CEO (www.Merck-Foundation.com) meet Botswana President and First Lady to acknowledge their Alumni and Award winners; Merck Foundation Chairman&CEO meet Botswana President&First Lady to launch long term partnership to build…
- SundayNews
- August 14, 2024
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Postponement of the signing of Second Presidential Health Compact
The Presidency wishes to announce the postponement of the signing of the Second Presidential Health Compact. The event was scheduled for tomorrow, Thursday, 15 August 2024, but has been postponed…