Caring for Ebola survivors
When people who survive Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) leave the Ebola treatment unit (ETU), everybody…
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The World Health Organization calls on Africa to increase investment in health systems
The World Health Organization (WHO) has called on African governments to invest more into improving…
Onchocerciasis threatens 50 million Nigerians
Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of Health has stated that as high as 50 million Nigerians are…
Nigerian government reactivates Ebola response mechanism
Following the reemergence of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) in Liberia, the federal government of Nigeria…
Ondo state begins implementation of HIV anti-stigma law
The government of southwestern Nigeria state of Ondo has announced it has commenced the implementation…
Spike in West Africa Ebola cases shows need to address underlying healthcare needs
Spike in West Africa Ebola cases shows need to address underlying healthcare needs Back in…
Insurance against disease outbreaks for Africa
A disaster risk insurer that resulted from a specialised agency of the African Union plans…
Cervical cancer common amongst African women
The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that sexually transmitted human papillomavirus (HPV) infections cause approximately…
Merck supports schistosomiasis education in Mozambique
Leading healthcare company, Merck, is contributing to the fight against schistosomiasis in Mozambique – the…
Trapping malaria mosquito mums before they lay eggs
Researchers have found that a naturally occurring chemical that attracts pregnant malaria-transmitting mosquitoes – a discovery…