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- SundayNews
- August 6, 2024
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Community-based solutions used for malnutrition response in Bauchi
Bauchi state, Nigeria, is experiencing an overwhelming surge in malnutrition, with MSF facilities already over capacity so early in the peak season for malnutrition; MSF is scaling up our activities,…
- SundayNews
- August 6, 2024
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Kenya Achieves 68% Reduction in Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS)-Related Deaths and Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Infections over the Past Decade
Kenya has significantly reduced the impact of HIV/AIDS over the past ten years, achieving a remarkable 68% reduction in AIDS-related deaths, from 58,446 in 2013 to 18,473 in 2022. Additionally,…
- SundayNews
- August 5, 2024
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Investing for impact: Latest on Kenyaâs Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health Development Impact Bond
At a government-run dispensary located in Nairobi’s Kware informal settlement, 26-year-old nurse Steven Ngang’a attends to young mothers holding their babies. The girls, all aged between 15-19 years are here…
- SundayNews
- August 5, 2024
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Investing for impact: Latest on Kenyaâs Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health Development Impact Bond
At a government-run dispensary located in Nairobi’s Kware informal settlement, 26-year-old nurse Steven Ngang’a attends to young mothers holding their babies. The girls, all aged between 15-19 years are here…
- SundayNews
- August 5, 2024
- 58 views
Strengthening care services for chronic diseases in Seychelles
After a long day at work, Brenda Mirabeau loves to put on her favourite music and dance around the house. So, six years ago, when her toes went numb and…
- SundayNews
- August 5, 2024
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Merck Foundation marking strong milestone of Transforming Patient Care Landscape and Supporting Girl Education in partnership with Botswana First Lady
Merck Foundation (www.MerckFoundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany officially launched their programs in partnership with H.E. Mrs. NEO JANE MASISI, The First Lady of Botswana, also the Ambassador…
- SundayNews
- August 5, 2024
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Nigeria: Bridging the knowledge gap by taking action to tackle hypertension in Ebonyi state
It was a warm Wednesday morning when the outreach team set up their makeshift clinic at the Ebonyi State Secretariat in Abakaliki Local Government Area in Ebonyi State, Southeast Nigeria. …
- SundayNews
- August 5, 2024
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Strategic partnerships towards transforming health systems and outcomes in Nigeria
Embarking on a transformational journey towards improving Primary Healthcare services in Nigeria, the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Private Sector Health Alliance of Nigeria (PSHAN) have officially launched a…
- SundayNews
- August 4, 2024
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Enhancing Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) Surveillance and Control in Southern Africa: Key Takeaways from Lesotho Workshop
Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) is a severe and highly contagious ailment which affects cloven hoofed animals. This disorder threatens food security, livelihoods and also results in economic losses to…
- SundayNews
- August 2, 2024
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Humanitarians call for greater support for Sudan following famine declaration
A $2.7 billion plan to support nearly 15 million people this year is less than a third funded, resulting in huge shortfalls, which also impact local organizations at the forefront of the response.…