Togo Intensifies Polio Eradication Drive with Second Nationwide Vaccination Round
Togo has launched the second phase of its nationwide vaccination campaign against Poliomyelitis on April 16, as part of efforts to halt virus transmission and […]
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World Bank Approves $550m Boost for Tanzania’s Education and Social Protection
The World Bank has approved 550 million US dollars in financing for Tanzania, according to a statement issued by the country’s Ministry of Finance on […]
FG Unveils 2025 Health Facility Survey, Highlights Progress and Gaps in Nigeria’s Healthcare System
On April 7, 2026, the Federal Government of Nigeria unveiled the 2025 National Health Facility Survey (NHFS), revealing notable improvements in healthcare delivery alongside persistent […]
Mozambique Records Over 18,000 Gender-Based Violence Cases in 2025
Mozambique recorded 18,365 cases of gender-based violence in 2025, with 79.9 per cent of victims being women and girls, underscoring the disproportionate impact on vulnerable […]
Ghana: John Mahama Embarks on France Visit for Global Health Summit and Macron Talks
President John Dramani Mahama is set to travel to France on Monday, April 6, 2026, to participate in the 2026 ‘One Health Summit’ and hold […]
AfDB warns Africa’s growth outlook was already under strain before Iran conflict
On 30 March 2026, the African Development Bank (AfDB) reported that risks to Africa’s economic growth were skewed to the downside even before the outbreak […]
Ethiopia Prioritises Agricultural Modernisation Beyond Mechanisation
The Ministry has outlined a broader strategy to transform the agricultural sector, placing emphasis on irrigation expansion, livestock breed improvement, biotechnology adoption, poultry distribution, and […]
South Africa Launches National HPV Vaccination Campaign to Combat Cervical Cancer
South Africa’s National Department of Health officially launched yesterday its annual human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination campaign aimed at protecting young girls against cervical cancer — […]
Egypt Pivots to Private Sector to Deepen Economic Footprint Across Africa
On Sunday, Jan 11 2026, Egypt’s Foreign Minister, Badr Abdelatty, has reaffirmed the private sector as the strategic engine for strengthening Egypt’s economic engagement with […]
Zambia Warns Over 600,000 People Likely to Be Affected by 2025/2026 Rainy Season
Zambian Vice-President Mutale Nalumango said on Thursday, 11 December, that an estimated 617,515 people are expected to be affected during the 2025/2026 rainy season, following […]