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Benguela, 16 October 2023: To guarantee access to quality medicines and improve drug assistance to the population, Angola has been carrying out a series of initiatives that includ

In the wake of a concerning development, authorities in Longochuk County, Upper Nile State, reported a series of fatalities on 15 May 2023, believed to be linked to a suspected viral hemorrhagic fever outbreak in the secluded villages of Dajo and Pacime. Patients displayed concerning symptoms, including fever, headache, and diarrhea, with many cases reported among children.

Dambai, Ghana - When Kwabena Asare*, 32 from Bodada in Ghana’s Oti region developed a mental health condition in 2018, he sought help from the health centre and received medication and support, which is helping him to recover.

However, he is concerned that the lack of support from family and friends is undermining his recovery efforts.

Accra, Ghana - The Africa Regional Conference on Financing Universal Health Coverage and Health Security has been held in Ghana with a call on countries to strengthen investment in the health sector to reduce the out-of-pocket expenditure burden on people.

In order to advance the implementation of the National Action Plan for Health Security (NAPHS), the Ministry of Health, with support from the World Health Organization, (WHO) recently conducted a multi-sectoral resource mapping exercise to facilitate the identification of financial and technical resources, needs, and gaps in Leribe District.

By Vivian Mugarisi

After surviving cholera following treatment at Chakohwa Clinic in Buhera, Manicaland Province a few weeks ago, Melissa Chagwina** is taking the hygiene gospel to her village. “I have no plans of becoming a Village Health Worker yet but after my ordeal, maybe someday. For now, I take time to encourage my community on the importance of hand hygiene, use clean water and follow the advice from health workers to stay safe,” she said.

Banjul, The Gambia - On Monday, the World Health Organization (WHO) Gambia Office commemorated the 75th anniversary of the WHO, reflecting on its birth in 1948 and the tremendous achievements that have shaped global health over the past seven decades. Established with the vision to promote health, ensure global safety, and serve the vulnerable, WHO has been instrumental in advancing the highest level of health and well-being for everyone, everywhere.

The Ministry of Health, Cancer Unit has recorded 577 cases of cancer between January 2023 and June 2023, 33 of which are cancers of the breast. While many cancer patients in middle-income countries succumb to the disease, 50-year-old Fikile Hlatjwayo is lucky to have survived the deadly disease.

Banjul, The Gambia – In a landmark event held in The Gambia, a four-day capacity-building workshop on integrated polio surveillance recently concluded, signaling a pivotal moment in the African Region's commitment to eradicating the polio virus. The workshop aimed to equip participants with advanced skills and strategies necessary for the early detection and swift response to polio cases across the continent.