Air pollution crisis in Ghana causes chronic diseases
Air pollution in Ghana has reached alarming levels, with the country’s average air pollution levels sitting nearly six times above […]
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Malawi Medication Crisis Worsens Amid Shortages
Malawi’s public hospitals are grappling with a severe crisis as patients are increasingly forced to purchase medicines that are supposed
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HIV prevention and healthcare trends to watch in 2026
2026 is expected to be a significant year for the healthcare sector, with several key developments and challenges on the
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Urinary Tract Infection remedy myth busted
A viral Facebook reel claims that a mixture of lemon, water, and sugar can alleviate a burning sensation during urination,
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Foot-and-mouth disease alert issued for Botswana
The Ministry of Lands and Agriculture in Botswana has issued a warning regarding the increased risk of a foot-and-mouth disease
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Nigeria waste management project cleans up communities
In Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory, a community-led initiative is tackling the country’s mounting waste management crisis. The CleanSweep project, run
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Mental health stigma silences Ghanaian celebrities
In Ghana, discussing mental health issues openly can have severe consequences, including job loss, damage to reputation, or even imprisonment.
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Nigeria Court Stops Resident Doctors Strike
The National Industrial Court of Nigeria has issued an interim order restraining the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors from embarking
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Ethiopia US health deal raises sovereignty concerns
Ethiopia and the United States have signed a five-year health cooperation Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), committing $1.46 billion to Ethiopia’s
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US HIV/AIDS Funding Crisis Global Shortfall Threatens Lives
The US government’s decision to pause foreign assistance in January 2025 has triggered a global funding crisis for HIV/AIDS programs,
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Sudan Malnutrition Crisis: 53% of Children Acutely Malnourished
A recent nutrition survey conducted by UNICEF in Um Baru locality, North Darfur, Sudan, has revealed alarming rates of malnutrition
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Measles cases drop sharply in Nigeria with one confirmed case
Nigeria has witnessed a significant decline in measles cases, according to the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention’s (NCDC)