May 17
South Africa: Parliament Grants Ramaphosa Power to Set Political Donation Limits - South African News Briefs - May 17, 2024
allAfrica
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Sudan: People Abandoned During Violence, Humanitarian Void in Central Darfur
MSF
As the fighting in Sudan between the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) began in April 2023, the displaced people of Al-Hasahisa camp, in Zalingei,… Read more »
Uganda: Home Births On Decline in Uganda
Nile Post
The traditional practice of home births in Uganda is experiencing a significant decline, as more women opt for institutional deliveries in hospitals and health centers. Read more »
Sudan: Bombs Leave Zalingei Desolate, Displaced Without Aid
MSF
Doctors Without Borders (MSF) teams are providing medical care at the Zalingei Teaching Hospital in Sudan, and supporting the Ministry of Health with rehabilitation, training,… Read more »
Kenya: 16% VAT Proposal On Bread Arrived On Diabetes Concerns
Capital FM
The Chairman of the National Assembly Finance Committee, Kuria Kimani, has said that the proposed 16 percent tax on bread was recommended by the National Treasury based on diabetes… Read more »
Namibia: 500-Bed Windhoek District Hospital Construction Commences
Namibia Economist
The Groundwork for the Construction of a New 500-bed Windhoek District Hospital was officially initiated this week by the Health Minister, Dr Kalumbi Shangula, marking a… Read more »
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Kenya: Web Developer Khadija: A Nutritionist's Unexpected Journey | Jasiri Fund
Mastercard Foundation
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Zimbabwe: 'We Have to Put Bodies On the Floor' - Corpses Overwhelm Makumbe Hospital's 3-Body Mortuary Built Back in 1946
New Zimbabwe
Makumbe Hospital has pleaded with government to help with the construction of a new mortuary as they are forced to pile up and place bodies on the floor due to a serious space… Read more »
May 16
Kenya: Employment Court Orders Counties to Engage Striking Clinicians
Capital FM
The Employment and Labour Relations Court (ELRC) Wednesday ordered the Council of Governors (CoG) to continue scheduled talks with the Kenya Union of Clinical Nurses (KUCO) in… Read more »
South Africa: Why the Concourt Is Not the Appropriate Body to Address Challenges to the NHI Act [analysis]
Daily Maverick
The Constitution does not and should not prevent the democratically elected government from passing laws merely because an economically powerful minority opposes it. Read more »
Africa: Tobacco Harm Reduction Approach - Africa shouldn't be left behind [interview]
allAfrica
Allafrica had the privilege of speaking with Bahman Safakish, Managing Director of the Pan African Region for Philip Morris International, to discuss tobacco harm reduction… Read more »
Ghana: Govt Funding for Vaccine to Increase From 49 Percent to 66 Percent - Dr Okoe-Boye
GhanaToday
The Government Representative at the Ministry of Health, Dr Bernard Okoe-Boye, has disclosed that the government estimated funding for vaccines will increase from 49% to 66%. Read more »
Nigeria: MSF Phases Out Activities in Benue Nigeria [press release]
MSF
After six years of providing medical humanitarian assistance to internally displaced people in Benue state, Nigeria, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has taken the… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Govt to Roll Out Mass Vaccinations in Hurungwe After Measles Killed 35 Children
New Zimbabwe
The government has announced plans to roll out mass measles vaccinations in Hurungwe, Mashonaland West province after the disease killed 35 children recently. Read more »
Gambia: Calls for Rejection of Pro-FGM Bill Intensify As More CSOs Engage Na Committee
Foroyaa
More civil society organisations (CSOs) have joined the call for the rejection of the proposed Women's (Amendment) Bill 2023 which is aimed at lifting the ban on female genital… Read more »
Nigeria: Strengthening PHCs Through 'Make Our Hospitals Work' Campaign [blog]
Nigeria Health Watch
In the 1950s, the second-ever hospital was built in Igala land. Located in Ogugu community, Government Cottage Hospital was commissioned by the first Atta of the Igala community in… Read more »
Chad: Chad Hepatitis E Outbreak - How the Dangerous Liver Disease Spreads and How It Can Be Treated [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
The World Health Organization recently announced an outbreak of hepatitis E in the eastern Ouaddai province of Chad. Between January and April 2024, 2,093 suspected hepatitis E… Read more »
South Africa: Phaahla Reassures Healthcare Workers Things Will Improve As NHI Becomes Law
SAnews.gov.za
Health Minister, Dr Joe Phaahla, has urged healthcare workers not to be swayed by fearmongers pushing for emigration from South Africa due to the National Health Insurance (NHI). Read more »
South Africa: NHI Fund Will Take Decades to Roll Out - - We Answer Your Burning Questions [analysis]
Daily Maverick
Daily Maverick readers have sent us many questions -- some excited, some anxious about the National Health Insurance fund plans announced on 15 May. Read more »
Kenya: New Consignment of Self-Injectable Contraceptives Delivered to Kemsa
Capital FM
The Ministry of Health has received 450,000 doses of contraceptives donated by the UK government. Read more »
Zimbabwe: El Nino - Govt to Start Distributing Grain, Cash to 7.7 Million Food Insecure Zimbabweans
New Zimbabwe
GOVERNMENT says it will urgently start distributing grain and cash to vulnerable rural and urban dwellers as hunger bites in Zimbabwe. Read more »
Gambia: Dleag Arrests 13 Suspects With Alleged Prohibited Drugs
Foroyaa
The Drug Law Enforcement Agency - The Gambia (DLEAG) said they have recently arrested thirteen people with suspected cannabis sativa and other prohibited drugs. Read more »
May 15
Africa: WHO Prequalifies New Dengue Vaccine [press release]
WHO
A new vaccine for dengue received prequalification from the World Health Organization (WHO) on 10 May 2024. TAK-003 is the second dengue vaccine to be prequalified by WHO.… Read more »
South Africa: President Ramaphosa Signs NHI Bill Into Law
SAnews.gov.za
President Cyril Ramaphosa has emphasised the importance of the National Health Insurance (NHI) in providing equal access to healthcare services and addressing inequalities. Read more »
East Africa: Warning Sounds About Fake Breast Cancer Drug Reported in Kenya
Capital FM
The COMESA Competition Commission has warned its member states against the sale of a false batch of cancer medicine identified as Herceptin 440 mg (Trastuzumab 440mg) reported to… Read more »
Africa: Gavi Launches Major Push To Reach 100M Children With Measles Vaccines [press release]
GAVI
Amid an increase in global measles outbreaks and mortalities, Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance is working with governments, communities and partners to reach up to 100M children with… Read more »