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Africa’s health agency calls for increased funding to combat MPOX

The head of the African Union’s health agency has called on Western countries to learn from the COVID-19 pandemic and not abandon Africa amid...

How vaccine delays are fueling MPOX spread in East Africa

In the bustling border town of Malaba, nestled between Kenya and Uganda, Mary Malisi, a businesswoman, navigates her daily routine with a growing sense...

DR Congo faces vaccine shortage amidst MPOX crisis

The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is currently facing a critical situation as it grapples with a vaccine shortage amidst the ongoing MPOX...

Gabon reports first case of MPOX

The African nation of Gabon has announced its first case of MPOX, a viral infection that has been spreading across the continent. The Health Ministry...

WHO declares mpox a global public health emergency

The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared a public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC), its highest level of alert, due to a new...

Africa declares MPOX a public health emergency

The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has announced a public health emergency in Africa due to the escalating threat of...

South Africa pushes for national health bill amidst challenges

South Africa is embarking on a significant transformation in its healthcare system with the implementation of the National Health Insurance (NHI) bill, as announced...

81% of Ghana’s major cocoa region hit by bean disease

Ghana's cocoa industry, a key player in the global chocolate market, is facing a major challenge with 81% of the Western North region being...

Rwanda secures $1 billion for healthcare and education initiatives

Rwanda has secured a groundbreaking $1 billion financing deal with South Korea, aimed at funding various projects in the country, with a strong focus...

How Kenya’s health sector lost millions due to typing errors

Kenya's health sector is facing a major scandal regarding the mismanagement of funds within the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF). According to the Auditor-General's report,...