Angola’s health crisis deepens after slump in oil causes budget cuts
Angola is facing a public health emergency. Its public hospitals have been overwhelmed by a…
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New guidelines on improving care for female genital mutilation issued by UN health agency
The United Nations World Health Organization (WHO) released new guidelines aimed at helping health workers…
Mosquito-repellent soap invention seeks to wash away Africa malaria threat
Two former students from Burkina Faso have designed a mosquito-repellent soap, which they hope could…
Boost to fight against cancers among African women
The fight against cancers that hit women in Africa especially hard because of late diagnosis…
Care and Action for Mental Health in Africa launched in Accra
Care and Action for Mental Health in Africa (CAMHA), a non-governmental organisation aimed at improving…
Major strides made in Rwanda’s healthcare system
Rwanda’s health system has made major strides over the last decade, In 2013 the East…
Nigeria as hub of Africa’s Centre for Disease Control
The adoption of Nigeria as the hub of Africa’s Centre for Disease Control (ACDC) is…
The World Health Organization vows to prevent and control diabetes in Liberia
The World Health Organization (WHO) has pledged its continued commitment to providing technical support for…
The contribution of health partnerships in universal health coverage
World Health Day (WHD) provides a unique opportunity to look at health through a global…
Ugandan wins International award for promoting healthcare
The awards ceremony recognised her for her innovation and paramount role in promoting healthcare. Thirty-five (35)…