WHO to Co-Host Health Summit Regional Meeting in Nairobi Focused on Stronger Health Systems
The World Health Organization (WHO) is set to play a central role in the World Health Summit (WHS) Regional Meeting
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Mozambique Introduces Lenacapavir and New HIV Prevention Guidelines
Mozambique has introduced Lenacapavir, a long-acting injectable drug for HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), alongside new national biomedical prevention guidelines covering
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Benin Leads Francophone Push to End Malaria Amid New Warning on Rising Deaths
Benin has hosted a high-level mobilisation event marking World Malaria Day, bringing together policymakers, development partners, researchers, civil society, youth
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Sweden-Funded Health Facilities Bring Better Care to Mothers in Southern Province
The Government of Zambia, through the Ministry of Health, has commended the Government and people of Sweden for their continued
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For the 7th Time, Dr Rasha Kelej Named Among Africa’s Most Influential Women
Dr Rasha Kelej, Chief Executive Officer of the Merck Foundation and President of the “More Than a Mother” campaign, has
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Zambia Hosts Continental Workshop on Harmonised Animal Feed Standards
Zambia has successfully hosted a high-level continental awareness workshop on the implementation of harmonised African standards and conformity assessment systems
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Zambia Initiates Nationwide STEPwise Study to Address Surging Diabetes and Hypertension Cases
The Ministry of Health has launched a nationwide STEPwise Survey aimed at strengthening the prevention and control of non-communicable diseases
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Kenya Unveils ‘Educating Linda’ Programme to Support Vulnerable Schoolgirls
Merck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, has officially launched its Educating Linda programme in Kenya in partnership
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Africa Eyes Self-Reliance in HIV Funding as Donor Support Declines
African leaders and global health partners have called for a fundamental shift in how HIV responses are financed, positioning health
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Merck Foundation Marks World Art Day with Awards to Raise Health and Social Awareness
The Merck Foundation has marked World Art Day 2026 by celebrating its “Art and Fashion with Purpose” community and launching
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