AFCON Hosts New Platform to Tackle Polio and Malaria
On the eve of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Final, Speak Up Africa convened football leaders, policymakers, athletes, youth,
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President Hichilema Assents to New Law to Strengthen Workplace Safety
President Hakainde Hichilema has assented to the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act No. 16 of 2025, marking a major
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Kenya Launches Five-Year Action Plan to Eliminate Cervical Cancer
The Government of Kenya has launched the National Cervical Cancer Elimination Action Plan 2026–2030, a five-year strategy developed with support
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Merck Foundation, First Ladies Unite to Raise Childhood Cancer Awareness
Merck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA, Germany, in partnership with African and Asian First Ladies, has launched a
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Zambia Battles Cholera and Other Outbreaks
The Minister of Health, Hon. Dr Elijah J. Muchima MP, has provided an update on Zambia’s public health situation, detailing
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OPEC Fund Deepens Partnership with AfDB in Côte d’Ivoire Mission
The OPEC Fund for International Development (OPEC Fund) is undertaking an official mission to Côte d’Ivoire, led by President Abdulhamid
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CIDRZ Strengthens Research with Community and Retention Training
The Centre for Infectious Disease Research in Zambia (CIDRZ) has recently conducted a Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) training aimed at
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UN Welcomes Japan’s US$10.5m Support for Ethiopia
The United Nations has welcomed a generous contribution of US$10.5 million (approximately ETB 1.62 billion) from the Government of Japan
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Merck Foundation, Mozambique First Lady Partner to Boost Healthcare and Girl Education
Merck Foundation CEO, Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej (Ret.), met H.E. Dr. Gueta Selemané Chapo, First Lady of Mozambique, during the
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Africa CDC Launches Bold Plan to Protect Health from Climate Change
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has launched a comprehensive Strategic Framework for Climate Change and
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