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2 May 2025
New deadly mosquito species found on Kenya-Tanzania coast
Scientists have discovered a new mosquito species on the coast of Kenya and Tanzania, and they say it is highly resistant to insecticides. According to researchers from the University of Glasgow, the ...
25 Apr 2025
Angola commits USD 5 million to Africa CDC, championing Africa-led health financing strategy
On April 23, in an act of continental solidarity, João Lourenço, Angola’s President and Chairperson of the African Union (AU), announced a voluntary contribution of USD 5 million to the Africa Cen...
17 Apr 2025
Influx of Counterfeit Drugs Post USAID Withdrawal
The Health sector in Kenya is responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring policies related to specialised medical services, including population health, research and innovation, public he...
17 Apr 2025
WHO launches first-ever guidelines on meningitis diagnosis, treatment and care.
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has published its first-ever global guidelines for meningitis diagnosis, treatment and care, aiming to speed up detection, ensure timely treatment, and improve long...
11 Apr 2025
Cholera outbreak: Rising cases across counties and efforts to combat the disease
Cholera cases have surged in Nairobi, Kisumu, and Migori counties, with the total number of reported cases rising to 97, up from 69. Six fatalities have been recorded so far. As the situation evolves,...
4 Apr 2025
There Could be 2,000 New HIV Infections a Day After US Aid Cut
There could be 2,000 new HIV infections a day across the world and a ten-fold increase in related deaths if funding frozen by the United States is not restored or replaced, the United Nations Aids age...
28 Mar 2025
New WHO guidance calls for urgent transformation of mental health policies
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has launched new guidelines to help all countries reform and strengthen mental health policies and systems. Mental health services worldwide remain underfunded, wit...
21 Mar 2025
Ethiopia reports strong progress in health security assessment
Ethiopia has reaffirmed its commitment to global health security by submitting its annual health security assessment, known as the State Party Self-Assessment Annual Report (SPAR), to the World Health...
14 Mar 2025
Kenyan HIV patients in fear as USAID funding freeze disrupts ARV supply
The health clinic where Alice Okwirry collects her HIV medication in Nairobi has been rationing supplies of antiretrovirals (ARVs) to one-month refills since the US government froze foreign aid. Meanw...
7 Mar 2025
Recommendations announced for vaccine composition for the 2025–2026 Northern Hemisphere influenza season
The World Health Organisation (WHO) today announced the recommendations for the viral composition of influenza vaccines for the 2025–2026 influenza season in the northern hemisphere. The announcemen...
28 Feb 2025
Regional networks to strengthen Africa’s vaccine and health products manufacturing workforce
The Africa Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has committed to establishing Regional Capability and Capacity Networks (RCCNs) to enhance skills development, workforce training, and...
21 Feb 2025
Africa CDC and Global Health EDCTP3 sign MoU to promote public health in Africa
Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) and Global Health European & Developing Countries Clinical Trials Partnership 3 (Global Health EDCTP3) have signed a Memorandum of Un...
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