Cameroon Moves to Tackle Maternal Mortality with New Health Strategy
YAOUNDE, Cameroon (BG) — Cameroon is set to launch a five-year national strategy to improve maternal health and reduce one...
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Africa Demands Equal Role in Global Health, WHO Official Says
KIGALI, Rwanda (BG) — Africa must move beyond its image as a passive recipient of global health aid and take...
La RDC enquête sur une flambée de maladies dans la province de l’Équateur
Épidémie en RDC : OMS enquête, paludisme confirmé, autres causes étudiées, défis logistiques.
Centrafrique : intensification de la vaccination contre la polio dans les communautés isolées
La Centrafrique intensifie sa lutte contre la polio en ciblant notamment les populations vulnérables des zones minières isolées.
Un engagement politique et financier essentiel pour freiner la progression des maladies non transmissibles
KIGALI, Rwanda (BG) – Experts et professionnels de la santé ont appelé à un investissement accru, tant politique que financier,...
Global Forum in Rwanda Urges Immediate Action on Rising Noncommunicable Diseases Crisis
KIGALI, Rwanda (Bantu Gazette) — For the first time, Africa is hosting the Global Noncommunicable Diseases (NCD) Alliance Forum, a...
Africa CDC Reaffirms Commitment to Boost Health Security, Vaccine Manufacturing
CAIRO, Egypt (BG) – The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) remains steadfast in its mission to advance...
Nigeria’s Dr. Ihekweazu Named Acting WHO Africa Director
GENEVA (BG) — Nigerian epidemiologist Dr. Chikwe Ihekweazu has been appointed acting regional director for WHO Africa following the sudden...
Côte d’Ivoire : les radios communautaires en première ligne contre la mpox
ABIDJAN, Côte d'Ivoire (BG) - Les radios communautaires ivoiriennes jouent un rôle central dans la lutte contre la mpox, en...
Community Action Helps Eliminate Neglected Tropical Diseases
KINSHASA, Democratic Republic of Congo (BG) - Neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) have long afflicted the world's most vulnerable populations, causing...
Nigeria’s Dangote Refinery to Export Petrol After Meeting Domestic Demand
Nigeria’s Dangote refinery will export up to 20 million liters of petrol daily after surpassing domestic demand, a milestone that...
Ghana Reports Fiscal Gains as Debt Falls and Inflation Eases
Ghana recorded stronger fiscal results in 2025, with lower public debt, easing inflation, and improved growth indicators following fiscal consolidation...
Cameroon Cocoa Wins Gold at Global Quality Awards
Cameroon cocoa won gold at the Cacao of Excellence Awards in Amsterdam, reinforcing its standing in premium cocoa markets and...
AI Expansion Targets Health and Education Systems in Rwanda
Artificial intelligence tools are set to boost Rwanda’s health, education and public administration systems following a three-year partnership between the...