Rising Monkeypox cases : Africa CDC declares public health emergency
To curb the spread of Monkeypox, Africa CDC plans to intensify efforts to make vaccines available and accessible across the continent.
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A Competition in Togo to Support Amputees Due to Diabetes
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), about 54% of people living with diabetes in Africa are undiagnosed. In response to this alarming reality, the NGO led by Dr. Damien Ekoue-Kouvahey, a general practitioner, is organizing an event that will take place at Agora Senghor school on July 13th 2024.
AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine withdrawn from Europe
AstraZeneca vaccine will no longer be used in Europe. Pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca has officially requested the European Medicines Agency (EMA) to withdraw the authorization for its COVID-19 vaccine.
World’s first surviving nonuplets expected in Europe
The groundbreaking journey of the world’s first surviving nonuplets continues as they embark this week on a significant milestone – a visit to Italy for a television appearance on the Guinness World Records talent show, “Lo Show dei Record”.
Negligence Fuels Hepatitis B Surge in Africa
Africa is no stranger to public health challenges, but Hepatitis B is one of the diseases that have been silently spreading across the continent. As the world marks Hepatitis Day on July 28, 2023, it is time for African populations to join hands in testing and awareness activities organized in different countries
Dokita Eyes: overcoming challenges to revolutionize healthcare in Togo
In the bustling city of Lomé, Togo, a healthcare revolution is underway. Dokita Eyes, an innovative health technology initiative, is taking on the formidable task of transforming access to healthcare in this West African nation. However, behind their noble mission lie several challenges that the team at Dokita Eyes must navigate to bring about lasting change.
“Depression is the most widespread mental disorder in Africa”- WHO
In a tweet on Tuesday, the Africa office of the World Health Organization (WHO) warns of depression which affects many people on the continent.
Why Bill Gates and Dangote visited this African country
American multi-billionaire Bill Gates who was in China last weekend arrived in Africa, traveling with Aliko Dangote, the continent’s wealthiest man. The two giants were in Niger on Monday.
Senegal-President Sall slammed for the deaths of 11 babies
Voices are raising against the president of Senegal, Macky Sall and his government, after a fire outbreak killed Eleven (11) newborn babies in a public hospital.
Covid-19: 16 African countries ranked by France among the least risky
On February 16, 2022, France published a new classification of countries in the world, based on health indicators amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. Sixteen African countries are part of the list. Although this list of the least risky countries contains many West African nations, Nigeria, Benin and Liberia are not included. The sixteen countries are Cape…