Hong Kong has kept the coronavirus at bay with a relatively tiny Covid caseload, thanks to some of the world’s strictest border controls and social
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SA detects 1 228 new COVID-19 infections, with eight deaths
South Africa conducted 16 067 COVID-19 tests in the past 24 hours, of which 1 228 were positive. According to the National Institute for Communicable
President Kenyatta Launches Universal Health Coverage (UHC) National Roll Out
President Uhuru Kenyatta today launched the national scale-up of the Universal Health Coverage (UHC) with a call to all to register for the National Health
More cases of antibiotic resistant gonorrhoea identified in England
These cases are in addition to the case announced in December 2021. A woman in her 20s in London and a heterosexual couple in their 20s
Siemens South Africa and Aspen join forces to enhance vaccine production for Africa
The strategic partnership will enable Aspen Pharmacare to increase production capacity to meet the rising demands for COVID-19 vaccines in Africa. Co-financed by funds from
SAHPRA registers Chinese Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccine
The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) announced on Monday that it has registered the MC Pharma also known as Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccine. Initially
South Africa reports 1 752 new COVID-19 cases, eight deaths
South Africa recorded 1 752 new COVID-19 cases and a further 18 deaths, of which eight occurred in the past 24 to 48 hours. In
Sunday, 6 February marks the International Day of Zero Tolerance for female genital mutilation (FGM)
The video below is copyright free and can be used at will, without asking for authorizationWatch the videoSunday, 6 February marks the International Day of
Africa has made progress in combating malaria, President Kenyatta says
President Uhuru Kenyatta said today that Africa has achieved considerable progress in the fight against malaria in the previous two years, praising the African Leaders
GENERAL HOSPITAL IJEDE MARKS WORLD CANCER DAY
Sensitises residents of Ijede Communities, Others. A Consultant Family Physician with General Hospital Ijede, Dr. Oluwaseun Ayodeji Jegede, has described cancer as tissues composed of
Kenyan Govt working to make cancer treatment affordable – CS Kagwe
Health Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe says the government is working round the clock to bring down the cost of cancer treatment in the country. Speaking
Lagos To Screen 100,000 Women For Breast And Cervical Cancer Annually
Today is World Cancer Day 2022, and the Lagos State Government has announced that it will examine 100,000 women for breast and cervical cancer free
Coronavirus: Announcement from Eritrea Ministry of Health
The police have detained a member of the Kaduna State Traffic Law Enforcement Agency who allegedly beat a driver to death on the Ali Akilu
IMF Staff Concludes Virtual Staff Visit to Cote d’Ivoire
In Côte d’Ivoire, the Omicron variety has had modest consequences, and officials are stepping up vaccination efforts; the Ivorian economy continues to show evidence of
COVID-19: NCDC Confirms 35 New Cases
The Nigerian Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has reported 35 new Covid-19 cases in five states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). This was revealed