South Sudan Begins Cholera Vaccination in Rubkona County
JUBA, South Sudan (BG) – South Sudan has launched a mass cholera vaccination campaign in Rubkona County, Unity State, targeting...
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15 Startups Advance to Acceleration Phase of Timbuktoo HealthTech Hub
KIGALI, Rwanda (BG) - The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Africa, in partnership with the Timbuktoo Africa Innovation Foundation, has...
Sierra Leone Strengthens Healthcare with New Cold Chain Facility
BONTHE DISTRICT, Sierra Leone (BG) — Sierra Leone has significantly improved healthcare delivery by commissioning a new cold chain facility...
Men and Boys Stand Against Female Genital Mutilation in Egypt
MINYA, Egypt (BG) — In the Minya Governorate of Upper Egypt, a quiet revolution is underway. Men and boys, often...
Botswana’s Road Safety Reforms Show Progress in Reducing Accidents, Saving Lives
GABORONE, Botswana (BG) - Botswana has improved road safety and reduced traffic-related injuries and deaths through targeted measures that combine...
Malawi Tackles Gender Inequality, HIV Through Community-Led Interventions
LILONGWE, Malawi (BG) - Malawi is charting a new course in its battle against gender inequality and the HIV epidemic...
Rwanda Declares Victory Over Marburg Virus Outbreak
KIGALI, Rwanda (BG) - The Rwandan Ministry of Health announced on Friday that the Marburg Virus Disease (MVD) outbreak in...
WHO, France Launch Global Health Learning Centre in Lyon
LYON, France (BG) - The World Health Organization (WHO) and the French government have inaugurated the WHO Academy, a cutting-edge...
Senegal Secures $45 Million to Boost Vaccine Production Capacity
DAKAR, Senegal (BG) – In a major boost for Africa’s vaccine production capabilities, Senegal’s Institut Pasteur de Dakar (IPD) and...
Kenya Celebrates Independence Day with Landmark Progress in Universal Health Coverage
NAIROBI, Kenya (BG) - Marking 61 years of independence on Thursday, Kenya celebrated a milestone toward equitable healthcare as President...
Kenya Manufacturers Warn Logistics Costs Undercut Intra-African Trade Gains
The Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM) has warned that logistics costs across major African trade corridors remain so high and...
Liberia Cabinet Adopts Infrastructure Roadmap, Monrovia Redevelopment Plan
Liberia’s Cabinet has approved an Infrastructure Policy Roadmap spanning 2026 to 2029 and endorsed a Greater Monrovia Urban Redevelopment Program,...
Namibia Targets 24,000 Jobs From $3.8 Billion Investment Pipeline
Namibia has 15 investment projects worth N$63.5 billion ($3.8 billion) currently underway, with more than 24,000 jobs projected at full...
‘Two Days Without a Penny’: Ethiopia’s Fuel Crisis Through the Eyes of Drivers
Ethiopia faces a sharp fuel shortage, and transport workers across the capital report losing days of income in long queues....