Russia Sets Economic, Digital Agenda for October Africa Summit
Russia has outlined key priorities for the 3r Russia-Africa Summit scheduled for October 2026 in Moscow, with a focus on strengthening economic cooperation, digital technologies, […]
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Türkiye, Niger Sign New Agreements on Education, Trade and Healthcare
Türkiye and Niger have signed a series of cooperation agreements covering higher education, trade, healthcare and diplomatic training following talks between Turkish President Recep Tayyip […]
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 […]
President Mahama Pushes “Health Sovereignty” Agenda, Moves Ghana Away from Donor Dependency at World Health Assembly
President John Dramani Mahama has called for a decisive shift from donor dependency to “health sovereignty,” outlining major domestic healthcare financing reforms at the 79th […]
The Ghana Medical Trust Fund Limits Support to Ghana-Based Specialist Care
The Ghana Medical Trust Fund (known as ‘MahamaCares’) has announced that it will not fund medical treatment outside Ghana, insisting that all support under the […]
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 […]
Putin Hosts Madagascar’s Interim Leader in Kremlin Talks Following Military Support
Russian President Vladimir Putin held talks on Thursday with Madagascar’s interim leader, Colonel Michael Randrianirina, at the Kremlin, marking one of the colonel’s first major […]
Angola’s Health Ministry Deepens Strategic Partnerships to Modernise Health Sector
The Angolan Ministry of Health (MINSA), under the leadership of Minister Sílvia Lutucuta, has intensified efforts to modernise the nation’s health sector through strengthened strategic […]
Zambia Secures $1.5B US Health Grant for 2026–2030
Zambia announced on Monday, 17 November 2025, that it will receive a $1.5 billion health-sector grant from the United States, with a financing agreement expected […]
DRC: WHO Launches Ebola Vaccination Campaign
The World Health Organization (WHO) began vaccinating healthcare workers and people who have been in contact with confirmed cases on Tuesday, in response to the […]