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Ethiopia commits to combat malaria www.whoownsafrica.com
Ethiopia commits to combat malaria www.whoownsafrica.com

Ethiopia commits to combat malaria

Ethiopia, a country plagued by the devastating effects of Malaria, has renewed its commitment to combat this deadly disease on World Malaria Day. The Ministry of Health, in collaboration with the World
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Moderna halts construction of vaccine facility in Kenya www.whoownsafrica.com
Moderna halts construction of vaccine facility in Kenya www.whoownsafrica.com

Moderna halts construction of vaccine facility in Kenya

Moderna, a leading biotechnology company, has announced its decision to halt the construction of a vaccine manufacturing facility in Kenya. This move comes as a result of the decreased demand for COVID-19
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Nigeria recalls children's cough syrup over toxicity concerns www.whoownsafrica.com
Nigeria recalls children's cough syrup over toxicity concerns www.whoownsafrica.com

Nigeria recalls children’s cough syrup over toxicity concerns

Nigeria’s health regulator, the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), has issued a recall for a batch of children’s cough syrup produced by Johnson & Johnson (JNJ.N) after
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How lawmakers in Gambia are fighting female genital mutilation www.whoownsafrica.com
Gambians protest against a bill aimed at decriminalizing female genital mutilation as parliament debates the bill in Banjul, Gambia March, 18, 2024. REUTERS/Malick Njie/File Photo

How lawmakers in Gambia are fighting female genital mutilation

Female genital mutilation (FGM) is a deeply rooted cultural practice in many parts of the world, including the West African country of Gambia. Since a ban on FGM was imposed in 2015,
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Sierra Leone declares national emergency on drug abuse www.whoownsafrica.com
Sierra Leone declares national emergency on drug abuse www.whoownsafrica.com

Sierra Leone declares national emergency on drug abuse

President of Sierra Leone, Julius Maada Bio late Thursday declared a national public health emergency on drugs and substance abuse. The announcement of a national emergency on drug abuse by President Julius
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UN: Humanitarian chief to step down due to health reasons
UN: Humanitarian chief to step down due to health reasons

UN: Humanitarian chief to step down due to health reasons

United Nations humanitarian chief, Martin Griffiths, has announced his resignation due to health reasons after nearly three years in the position. Griffiths, who has been at the forefront of tackling humanitarian crises
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AstraZeneca launches Healthy Heart Africa 2.0 Initiative
In this photo illustration, an AstraZeneca PLC logo is seen on a screen and a hand holding pills. (Photo by Rafael Henrique / SOPA Images/Sipa USA)(Sipa via AP Images)

AstraZeneca launches Healthy Heart Africa 2.0 Initiative

AstraZeneca, a leading pharmaceutical company, has launched the Healthy Heart Africa 2.0 Initiative in Ghana. This initiative represents a significant step forward in preventive healthcare and the reinforcement of robust health systems
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Report reveals increase in TB diagnosis and treatment in Africa
SecondReport reveals increase in TB diagnosis and treatment in Africaary tuberculosis in lungs and close-up view of Mycobacterium tuberculosis bacteria, 3D illustration

Report reveals increase in TB diagnosis and treatment in Africa

The World Health Organization (WHO) Global Tuberculosis Report 2023 has revealed that there has been a significant increase in the diagnosis and treatment of tuberculosis (TB) in the African region. This rise
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How Uganda's anti-LGBTQ law puts health at risk
Ugandas queer activist Papa De raises a fist outside the Uganda High Commission during a picket against the countrys anti-homosexuality bill in Pretoria on April 4, 2023. - A proposed law, officially known as the Anti-Homosexuality Bill 2023, is ready to be sent to President Yoweri Museveni, who is facing calls from the United Nations and the United States to reject the legislation. The bill was passed in a chaotic parliamentary session with many amendments, and neither lawmakers nor analysts are clear about what exactly the legislation dictates. (Photo by Phill Magakoe / AFP) (Photo by PHILL MAGAKOE/AFP via Getty Images)

How Uganda’s anti-LGBTQ law puts health at risk

In recent years, Uganda has gained international attention and condemnation for its sweeping anti-LGBTQ law, known as the Anti-Homosexuality Act. This law, enacted last year, not only criminalizes consensual sex between same-sex
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Zimbabwe’s former cricket captain Heath Streak dies after long illness
Cricketer Heath Streak.Credit: Reuters Photo Read more at: https://www.deccanherald.com/sports/cricket/former-zimbabwe-captain-streak-loses-cancer-battle-dies-aged-49-2671097

Zimbabwe’s former cricket captain Heath Streak dies after long illness

Zimbabwe’s former cricket captain, Heath Streak has passed away at the age of 49 after a long battle with liver and colon cancer. Streak, who was the nation’s all-time leading wicket-taker, was
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Uganda reports 12 million surging cases of latent TB
Uganda reports 12 million surging cases of latent TB.

Uganda reports 12 million surging cases of latent TB

Uganda is currently grappling with a concerning issue – an alarming surge in cases of latent tuberculosis. According to Dr. Turyahabwe Stavia, an official from the Ministry of Health in Uganda, over
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