Ebola response in DR Congo disrupted as treatment centre workers strike over unpaid wages
Dozens of health workers at an Ebola treatment Centre in northeastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have gone on strike on Monday, July 13, over […]
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Cameroon launches pilot programme for long-acting HIV prevention injection
Cameroon has launched a pilot programme for Cabotegravir (CAB-PrEP), a long-acting injectable drug for HIV prevention, as part of efforts to end AIDS as a […]
Guinea-Bissau confirms first mpox case, steps up nationwide surveillance
Guinea-Bissau has confirmed over the week-end its first case of mpox, prompting health authorities to activate the country’s national response measures and intensify disease surveillance. […]
Angola targets training 38,000 health professionals by 2028 to strengthen health system
On Sunday, July 5 2026, the Angolan Government has outlined an ambitious human resource development agenda in the health sector, aiming to train approximately 38,000 […]
South Africa Moves to Safeguard HIV Programme Amid Anticipated PEPFAR Funding Withdrawal
On Sunday, June 21, 2026, the Department of Health has assured South Africans that contingency measures are already in place to cushion the potential impact […]
Cameroon Rejects Health Rumours, Says President Biya Is in Good Condition
Cameroon’s Government has dismissed reports suggesting that President Paul Biya is unwell, insisting he remains in good health and continues to oversee national affairs. Speaking […]
Ebola Cases in Eastern DRC Rise to 782, Death Toll Reaches 181 Amid Containment Challenges
Health authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo have reported a sharp rise in Ebola infections, with confirmed cases reaching 782 and deaths climbing to […]
Angola Raises Vaccination Coverage to 70% but Falls Short of WHO Target
Angola has increased its national vaccination coverage to 70 per cent, a significant achievement attributed to Government efforts to procure and distribute vaccines across the […]
Cholera Outbreak Claims Over 40 Lives in Nigeria’s Borno State as Cases Surge
A cholera outbreak in northeastern Nigeria’s Borno State has killed more than 40 people and infected over 3,000 others across seven local Government areas, according […]
WHO Reports Ebola Recoveries as Treatment Efforts Expand in Eastern Congo
Health authorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo have reported on Sunday, May 31, encouraging progress in the fight against a rare Ebola outbreak, […]