West-Africa
Liberia Imposes Countrywide Prohibition on Hookah Smoking
The government of Liberia is dialing up its fight against illegal drug use by enforcing a sweeping ban on hookah in both…
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Health and medicine
Southern-Africa
Aging Legislation Puts Lesotho’s Endangered Plant Species at Risk
The recent arrest of five individuals in Lesotho for the illegal trade of pelargonium has revealed significant flaws in the government’s capacity…
Central-Africa
Access to Toilets Remains a Distant Hope for Millions Across Africa #WorldToiletDay
World Toilet Day serves as a critical reminder of the pressing need for clean and safe toilets, particularly within Africa. The United…
East-Africa
Rwanda Prepares to Celebrate the Conclusion of the Marburg Outbreak
Rwanda is on the verge of officially declaring its Marburg outbreak as resolved after successfully discharging the very last patient who had…
Southern-Africa
World Diabetes Day: Advocating for Affordable and Accessible Healthcare Solutions
Doctors Without Borders, an esteemed international medical charity, is urgently appealing to major pharmaceutical companies and every manufacturer of insulin to dramatically…
East-Africa
New Cholera Surge Strikes Zimbabwean Community
Recent reports have emerged of new cholera cases at the Gache Gache fishing camp and Nyamhunga village, not long after the previous…
Central-Africa
DR Congo Advances in the Battle Against Malaria Through Vaccine Implementation
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has celebrated a significant breakthrough in public health, marking its successful introduction of malaria vaccination…
East-Africa
Rwanda Tackles Marburg, While Mpox Remains Uncontained
Dr. Yvan Butera, the State Minister for Health in Rwanda, has issued a warning regarding the ongoing battle against the Marburg virus.…
North-Africa
Boo Africa: Embracing Halloween Frights Can Be Beneficial for Your Well-Being
For many, the fascination with horror can appear insensible. With real-life nightmares like school shootings, child abuse, and war rampant in our…
East-Africa
Tracing the Source of Rwanda’s Marburg Outbreak Identified
In a recent announcement, Sabin Nsanzimana, the Minister of Health, disclosed that the current Marburg virus outbreak originated with a 27-year-old individual…
Central-Africa
Chad Unveils Comprehensive Vaccination Initiative Featuring Malaria Vaccine
Chad has launched a comprehensive vaccination initiative that includes the R21 malaria vaccine, representing a significant advancement in safeguarding the health of…
