Africa’s Embrace of ‘Positive Masculinity’ is Saving Lives in Five Unique Ways
The concept of ‘Positive Masculinity’ is on the rise in Africa, driving media debates, community dialogues and policy. In countries
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Blind Mother and Daughter See Each Other for First Time in Years Following Cataract Surgery on Africa Mercy
On this World Sight Day, a mother and daughter from a remote Malagasy village have experienced the joy of seeing
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Over 1,500 people regain their sight in the first year, paving the way for 6,000 surgeries and 60,000 screenings over three years
More than 1,500 cataract surgeries have been successfully performed in Sierra Leone during the first year of a joint outreach
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WHO Sounds Alarm Over Rising Antibiotic Resistance Threatening Global Health Security
The world is rapidly approaching a crisis of widespread resistance to common antibiotics. The World Health Organization (WHO), launched its
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Dr Alex Gasasira Presents Credentials as WHO Representative to Tanzania
The newly appointed World Health Organization (WHO) Representative to Tanzania, Dr Alex Ntale Gasasira, has officially presented his credentials to
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SADC Calls for Youth-Led Action and Greater Funding to Combat HIV
The Joint Meeting of National AIDS Commission Directors and Programme Managers responsible for HIV and Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH)
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President Hichilema Reaffirms Strong Partnership with the Church in Advancing Zambia’s Health Sector
President Hakainde Hichilema has reaffirmed the Zambian Government’s strong partnership with the Churches Health Association of Zambia (CHAZ), describing it
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Africa CDC and South Africa to Host 4th International Conference on Public Health in Africa (CPHIA 2025) in Durban
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) and the Government of South Africa have announced that the
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Helen Clark Appointed New Chair of Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance
The Board of Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance has unanimously appointed Rt Hon Helen Clark, former Prime Minister of New Zealand,
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Health Minister Cracks Down on Medicine Mismanagement and Fraud
Minister of Health Dr Elijah Muchima has expressed serious concern over reports that patients are being advised to purchase medicines
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