Africa: Reducing Malaria Could Boost Africa’s Economy By $126.9 Billion – Report

By Leshi James The report noted that Nigeria’s economy could gain $35 billion and international trade…

Zambia: Drought Emergency in Zambia – Child Marriage, HIV and Hunger On the Rise for Women and Girls

Southern Province, Zambia — “They don’t have any food, and the teenagers can become vulnerable,” said…

Africa: HIV Breakthrough – Drug Trial Shows Injection Twice a Year Is 100 Percent Effective Against Infection

analysis By Linda-Gail Bekker A large clinical trial in South Africa and Uganda has shown that…

Nigerian Govt Launches Advisory, Task Force to Eliminate Malaria

By Leshi James The ministerial task force, the minister said, will comprise Nigeria-based stakeholders with in-depth…

Kenya: Call for People With Epilepsy to Seek Treatment in Kisii

By Rosemary Onchari Kisii — The Kenya Association for the Welfare of People with Epilepsy (KAWE)…

Nigeria: Cervical Cancer – Nigeria Vaccinates 7m Girls in 2 Weeks – Gavi

By Ojoma Akor A statement from Gavi yesterday described it as a major breakthrough in girls’…

Sickle Cell Disease: Symptoms, What It Is, Causes

Overview Sickle cell disease causes red blood cells to stiffen and change shape, which can cause…

Nigeria: ‘160,000 Kids Living With HIV in Nigeria’

By Luminous Jannamike The Christian Council of Nigeria (CCN) has urged the government and relevant stakeholders…

Uganda: Free Talk Therapy Ramped Up to Combat Mental Health Crisis

By Lindah Nduwumwami Uganda is grappling with a mental health crisis, with suicide rates soaring and…

Ghana: No HIV Drugs Locked At Port, Only Mosquito Nets – Health Ministry Clarifies

By Shadrack Abbey The Public Relations Officer (PRO) at the Ministry of Health, Isaac Offei Baah,…