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Life-Saving HIV Prevention Jab Made Affordable for Low-Income Nations
A groundbreaking deal is set to make a highly effective HIV prevention drug, Lenacapavir, available at a fraction of its current cost in more than 120 low- and middle-income countries. Health experts say the move could dramatically widen…
Congo Intensifies Fight Against Ebola With Urgent Immunization Efforts
Health authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), supported by the World Health Organization (WHO), have launched an urgent vaccination campaign in response to a fast-spreading Ebola outbreak in the south-central Kasai region.…
WHO Begins Ebola Vaccinations in DRC’s Kasai Province Amid New Outbreak
The World Health Organization (WHO) has rolled out an emergency vaccination campaign in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) following the confirmation of a new Ebola outbreak in Kasai Province. The campaign is targeting frontline…
Congo Races to Contain Rapidly Spreading Ebola Outbreak
Health officials in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) are grappling with a rapidly escalating Ebola outbreak in the southern Kasai province, where suspected cases have more than doubled in just one week. The Africa Centres for Disease…
Nigeria Confronts Alarming Maternal Mortality Crisis with Grassroots Action
Nigeria is grappling with one of the highest maternal mortality rates in the world, with an estimated 75,000 women losing their lives to pregnancy-related complications in 2023 alone, equivalent to one death every seven minutes. According…
Botswana Declares Health Emergency Amid Critical Medicine Shortages
Botswana has declared a national health emergency as hospitals and clinics across the country face severe shortages of essential medicines and medical supplies. The disruption is affecting treatment for chronic conditions such as…
South Africa’s HIV Response Strained as U.S. Aid Cuts Leave Thousands Without Medication
South Africa is grappling with a growing HIV treatment crisis following significant cuts to U.S. foreign aid, leaving some of the country’s most vulnerable populations without consistent access to life-saving medication.
Over 63,000…
First-Ever Malaria Medication for Infants Approved for Use
In a landmark development for global healthcare, the first malaria treatment specifically formulated for newborns and very young children has been officially approved for use and is expected to be introduced across malaria-endemic regions…
Aunties, Midwives & Mental Health: Rethinking Traditional Support Systems
In many African cultures, there has always been a form of support during pregnancy and postpartum. It existed through rituals, postpartum seclusion, massages, herbs, songs, or simply presence. They spoke to something we often forget in…
Sylvia Rubuye: From Goma to the Global Stage, Advocating for Justice and Health in the DRC
Sylvia Rubuye is a powerful voice in the fight for public health and human rights in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). As a passionate advocate for vulnerable communities, particularly those in East Congo, Sylvia’s mission is…