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Ramaphosa says he will sign the National Health …

WEBSouth Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa says it is just a matter of time before he signs a National Health Insurance bill into law. The controversial bill, passed …

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In Cameroon does being mentally ill mean being …

WEBIn Cameroon, most people with mental health problems are rejected by their families, their children, and society. The association now operates in Dschang, Mbouda …

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Kenya's "Linda mama' free health insurance for pregnant …

WEBWhen the UHC was finally rolled out in 2020, it was merged with the existing National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) card with the 'Linda Mama' being the only new …

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WEBAfrica: Gavi alliance board chair on the future of the continent's vaccine manufacturing capacity. 16/02 - 20:51. 01:42.

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Burkina Faso becomes 2nd African country to include …

WEBBurkina Faso became the second country on the continent to integrate the malaria vaccine into its routine immunization schedule. According to the Gavi vaccine …

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Zimbabwe launches cholera vaccination campaign amid

WEBZimbabwe will receive a total of 2.3 million vaccine doses from UNICEF and the World Health Organisation to be deployed to 29 of the hardest-hit districts.

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Tackling air pollution a top priority as countries mark …

WEBThe WHO is advocating for strong and bold policies around the use of clean fuel and energies,” said Dr Eunice Omesa, a technical officer at WHO. She believes …

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South Africa: Advocacy group defends migrants right of …

WEBIn response, the Department of Health has served Section27 papers saying they will oppose the litigation. “The reason we launch proceedings is to confirm …

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Zambia: Health authorites rallying to contain worst

WEBZambia is dealing with one of its worst cholera outbreaks in recent years as 351 people have died and nearly 9,000 active cases have been registered. Health …

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South Africa approves controversial universal health bill

WEBSouth Africa's National Assembly approved on Tuesday (June 13) a bill to introduce national health coverage in the country; the opposition fears that the …

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Kenyan doctors strike nationwide, Patients turned away at public

WEBDoctors at Kenya's public hospitals began a nationwide strike Thursday, accusing the government of failing to implement a raft of promises from a collective …

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Addressing Nigeria's Mental Health Challenge Amidst

WEBData from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) also shows that inflation reached 31.70 percent in February 2014 from 29.90 percent recorded in January 2024, …

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Kenya: Doctors nationwide strike enters seventh day

WEBIn 2017, doctors at Kenya's public hospitals held a 100-day strike — the longest ever held in the country — to demand better wages and for the government to …

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Parents in Haiti taught how to help children overcome trauma …

WEBThe parents are often so distraught and discouraged they don’t have energy to care for their children, said Yasmine Déroche, who trains adults to help children …

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Namibia makes huge progress in eliminating mother-to-child HIV

WEBNamibia has become the first country in Africa – and the first high-burden country in the world - to reach a key milestone in eliminating the mother-to-child …

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South Africa: Experts warn of air pollution risks in Johannesburg

WEBAccording to recent studies, the high air pollution levels in Johannesburg has reduced life expectancy by 3.2 years. Children in particular are at greater risk. "Pollution …

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Ghana declares end of Marburg virus outbreak

WEBGhana on Friday declared the end of the Marburg virus disease outbreak, a haemorrhagic fever almost as deadly as Ebola, two months after recording three cases, …

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700 dead from Zambia cholera outbreak as cases surge

WEBZambia. Zambia has seen a surge in cholera cases since January 2024 with fatalities reaching 700, medical charity Doctors Without Borders said in a statement. The …

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Tunisian president appoints Ali Mbrabet as new Health minister

WEBTunisian President Kais Saied has appointed Ali Mrabet as the new health minister, the presidency said on Friday. Mrabet is a miliray doctor and a professor in …

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Kenya doctors strike extends into third week Africanews

WEBKenyan doctors began their nationwide strike on March 15. Additional sources • Citizen TV Kenya. The impact of the 3-week strike is being felt across the country with …

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