Empowering Women: Overcoming Obstetric Fistula in Dar es Salaam
Anastasia Majasho’s journey with obstetric fistula began tragically during her second pregnancy in Tanzania. After a complicated labor resulted in […]
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Sudan Conflict: A Plan International Staff Member’s Journey Home
A Plan International staff member in Sudan, Hassan*, had his life turned upside down when conflict erupted just as he
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Malaria Outbreak in Zimbabwe: 1,588 Cases and 5 Fatalities Reported in a Week
The Ministry of Health and Child Care (MOHCC) in Zimbabwe has recently released a concerning report on the prevalence of
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Tragic Overloaded Boat Capsizes Off Mozambique Coast, 97 Dead
Tragedy struck off the coast of Mozambique as a boat carrying 130 passengers, mostly women and children, capsized and sank,
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Empowering Tanzanian Women: Leading the Fight Against Plastic Pollution
In the fight against climate change, women are emerging as powerful leaders worldwide, and Tanzania is no exception. Zuhura Ahmad,
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Championing Gender Equality in Global Health: Insights from WomenLift Health Conference
At the WomenLift Health Conference in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, a powerful alliance was formed between former Tanzanian President Dr.
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Global Cholera Rapid Diagnostic Test Deployment to 14 Countries
In a groundbreaking initiative, over 1.2 million cholera rapid diagnostic tests are being shipped to 14 countries in the largest-ever
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Sierra Leone’s President Declares War on Kush: Combating Drug Abuse Crisis
Sierra Leone’s President, Julius Maada Bio, has made a bold declaration to combat the growing epidemic of drug abuse in
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Kenya Health Crisis Persists as Doctors Reject Government Offer
Nairobi – The healthcare crisis in Kenya continues as doctors have rejected a government offer to end their two-week-long strike,
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Uganda Pioneers Global Framework for Responsible Life Sciences Governance
Uganda Leads the Way in Responsible Life Sciences Use Uganda has made significant strides in mitigating biorisks and governing dual-use
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Government Bans Church Gatherings Without Water Amid Cholera Spike
Government has implemented a ban on all church gatherings during the upcoming Easter holidays at venues without running water due
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EU-AU Collaboration: Advancing Vaccine Manufacturing for Health Sovereignty
The European Union is set to support the African Union in its ambitious goal of producing 60% of vaccines on
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Egyptian Ministry of Agriculture Denies Reports of Deadly Poultry Virus
The Cabinet’s media center has refuted rumors of a new deadly virus wreaking havoc on poultry farms. In a recent
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Empowering Africa: Accelerating TB Drug Discovery and Development
142 years after its discovery, Tuberculosis (TB) continues to be a pressing global health issue. In 2022 alone, 1.3 million
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Malaria Outbreak in Lubango: Over 1,000 Cases Weekly Raise Concerns
Lubango, a city in Angola, is currently facing a concerning rise in malaria cases, with over 1,000 cases diagnosed weekly
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Phase 3 Trial of M72/AS01E TB Vaccine Candidate Underway in South Africa
The Bill & Melinda Gates Medical Research Institute (Gates MRI) has launched a groundbreaking Phase 3 clinical trial in South
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Global Pandemic Agreement: Achieving Consensus for a Safer Future
Dear readers, Welcome to the final meeting of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Body (INB) at the World Health Organization (WHO). Today,
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Uganda Water Crisis: E. coli and Lead Contamination Threaten Public Health
Access to clean water remains a pressing issue in Uganda, despite improvements in drinking water sources. The Uganda Demographic Health
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Chronic Kidney Disease in Yobe State: Challenges, Progress, and the Path Forward
Salisu Hauwa, a 33-year-old woman from Gashau, a Local Government Area in northern Yobe State, Nigeria, was diagnosed with chronic
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UN Announces Historic Decline in Child Mortality Rates: A Milestone in Global Health
The global fight against child mortality has achieved a significant milestone, as the latest data from the UN reveals that