Horn of Africa: Over 7 million children under the age of 5 remain malnourished
More than seven million children under the age of five remain malnourished and in need of urgent nutrition aid, and over 1.9 million boys and girls* are at risk of…
Background to a crisis: In Sudan, the stakes are high for the whole of Africa
A turbulent transition to civilian rule has been underway in Sudan since the ouster of former President Omar Hassan El-Bashir in April 2019. The civilian-led transitional Government put in place…
Boost for developing nations as mRNA technology hub moves to the next phase in South Africa
Over 200 international participants working with the mRNA Technology Transfer Programme had their first face-to-face meeting, in a bid to make one of the most revolutionary medical technologies which led…
West Africa and Sahel: Food insecurity, malnutrition, set to reach 10-year high
For the first time in the Sahel, 45,000 people are at risk of experiencing catastrophic levels of hunger, or one step away from famine, they said. The majority, 42,000, are…
‘Fully financing’ HIV response in Africa will save millions of lives: UNAIDS
The report based on research by the Economist Impact partnership across 13 African countries, A Triple Dividend: The health, social and economic gains from financing the HIV response in Africa,…
Danish cargo ship hijacked by pirates in West Africa
Pirates have attacked and hijacked a Danish cargo ship in the high seas off West Africa. According to Arab media from Copenhagen, pirates hijacked a Danish-owned ship from the Gulf…
Marburg virus outbreak kills five in Africa, UN
So far five people have died in Tanzania due to the Marburg virus. Photo: File Tanzania: Africa has seen a resurgence of viruses like Ebola. So far, 8 people have…
UNICEF sounds alarm over fast-spreading cholera outbreaks in Africa
“The cholera outbreak in eastern and southern Africa isn’t just an outbreak; it’s an emergency for children,” the agency said. Calling for $171 million in funds to support 28 million…
Southern Africa: Cyclone Freddy aftermath brings diseases, healthcare gaps
The devastation caused by the cyclone in Madagascar, Malawi and Mozambique has increased the spread of cholera and malaria, as well as malnutrition. Meanwhile, more than 300 health facilities have…
UN experts call on South Africa to create torture prevention body
The experts offered several recommendations after observing a range of concerns, from poor detention conditions to allegations of corruption, on the heels of the first visit of the UN Subcommittee…