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Kenya Calls WHO Member States To Redouble Efforts To Build Greater Resilience In Health Systems
By Samuel Ouma Kenya has challenged WHO Member States to redouble efforts to build greater resilience in national health systems…
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Mozambique Declares Health Emergency Over Case Of Polio
By Jorge Joaquim Mozambique’s health authorities declared a public health emergency in the country after the confirmation of a case…
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Media Advisory: Report: Global Smokers Exceed 1.1 Billion
May 16, 2022 9:00 – 9:30 a.m. ET1:00 – 1:30 p.m. GMT REGISTER HERE Ahead of the release of a new…
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Covid-19: Rwanda scraps mandatory mask wearing
By Maniraguha Ferdinand A cabinet meeting chaired by President Paul Kagame has on Friday scrapped mandatory face masks wearing as…
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Canada invests over Sh500bln in Tanzania health sector
By Our Reporter, Dar es Salaam. The government of Canada said it has invested TSh543 in Tanzania health sector for…
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Kenyan Government To Establish Specialist Mental Health Hospital
By Samuel Ouma The Kenyan government will partner with GKSD, one of the top private hospitals in Italy, to set…
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New Report Finds Blood Pressure Drugs Can Cost Up to 40 Times More in Regions with the Most Strokes and Heart Attacks
High cost, low availability and variable quality of medicines increase risk of heart attacks and strokes from high blood pressure…
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Shincheonji Church of Jesus and HWPL In Record Breaking Blood Donation Drive To Stabilize Supply In South Korea
Blood shortages due to COVID-19 are prevalent across the world. In January, the American Red Cross declared “a national blood…
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President Kenyatta launches $8.61 million Key Health Facilities
By Samuel Ouma President Uhuru Kenyatta commissioned three state-of-the-art health facilities at the Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) in Nairobi City…
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The pandemic has reversed decades of progress in closing the gender divide
By Mme Bineta Diop* Women have borne the brunt of the pandemic and the economic downturn caused by the spread…
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Cameroon: Garoua Regional Hospital Centre goes Operational
By Boris Esono Nwenfor Inaugurating the Centre this Tuesday, May 11 in Garoua, North Region of Cameroon, the Prime Minister…
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Media Advisory: Under Pressure: Strategies to Improve Access to Medicines to Improve High Blood Pressure in Low- and Middle-Income Countries
Event hosted by Resolve to Save Lives Will Highlight Problems with Affordability andAvailability of Life-Saving Medication12 May 2022, 9:00 AM EDTRegister here NEW YORK,…
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Kenya:Universal Health Coverage journey is on, says Health CAS Dr. Rashid Aman
By Samuel Ouma Kenya has embarked on the journey toward Universal Health Coverage, whose main objective is to improve access…
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East Africa steps up health emergency readiness, response
The East Africa region faces recurrent outbreaks and disasters Five East African countries have held their first simulation exercise since…
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First Lady Margaret Kenyatta calls for early diagnosis of heart diseases
By Samuel Ouma Kenyan First Lady Margaret Kenyatta has called on health sector partners to prioritize early diagnosis of heart…
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“Our Africa by Merck Foundation” TV Program third episode to Break Infertility Stigma
The TV program is currently being broadcasted in Kenya, Uganda, and Ghana the show will also soon be aired in…
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Mozambique Admits Misuse Of Funds Donated To Fight Covid-19
By Jorge Joaquim The government has acknowledged that around 11% of donations to Mozambique to contribute to its fight against…
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Kenyan Doctors Graduate In Family Medicine In Cuba
By Samuel Ouma Forty-eight (48) Kenyan doctors on Wednesday, May 4, 2022, graduated in Family Medicine after completing a three-year…
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Heal by Hair: Bluemind Foundation launches the inaugural promotion of the first Movement of Hairdresser Ambassadors for Mental Health in Africa
LOMÉ, DOUALA and PARIS, 03 May 2022 -/African Media Agency (AMA)/- Heal by Hair, Bluemind Foundation’s signature program, has been named « Most…
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Niyel advocates for confidence in routine immunisation in Africa 
DAKAR, SenegaI, 03 May 2022 -/African Media Agency (AMA)/- Vaccine administration in Africa began over one hundred years ago with the…
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Kenya:Health CS Mutahi Kagwe meets Czech Republic ambassador Martin Klepetko
By Samuel Ouma Kenya and the Czech Republic have pledged to enhance their bilateral relations in an effort to improve…
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Kenya:Health CS Kagwe says government has initiated numerous programmes to enhance access to specialized health services
By Samuel Ouma Health Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe says the government is prioritizing access, affordability and quality as it moves…
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Zimbabwe’s institute of technology aims to drive African cannabis industry forward
By Wallace Mawire The Harare Institute of Technology (HIT) is aiming to be the first active Zimbabwean entity to join…
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Nigeria: All-of-society approach is a stepping stone for scaling up vaccination activities
WHO Nigeria has continued to work with the government to raise awareness on the value of vaccines and immunization Cuddling…
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WHO Regional Director for African Region Receives an Honorary Fellowship Award from the Colleges of Medicines of South Africa
Dr Moeti has been conferred the prestigious Fellowship, which is also the highest honor of the CMSA, for her unique…
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Striking While the Iron is Hot: Setting the African Medicines Agency Up for Success
By Morgan Pincombe and Javier Guzman COVID-19 has reinforced the need for strong regulatory systems. The success of new technologies rapidly…
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Tanzania: Health Expert Hints On Sexually Abused Victims, Policies
By Our Reporter, Dar es Salaam In a move to ensure that victims of sexual abuse are favoured, there was…
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Japanese Ambassador Visits Kenya’s Central Vaccine Depot In Kitengela
By Samuel Ouma Japanese Ambassador to Kenya OKANIWA Ken on Thursday, April 22, 2022 visited Kitengela National Vaccine Depot in…
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Kenya: Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to establish manufacturing plants for medicines and vaccines in Kenya
By Samuel Ouma The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation is set to partner with Kenya to establish manufacturing plants for…
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World Malaria Day – Vestergaard’s CEO MessageAdvance Equity. Build Resilience. End Malaria.
#FightForWhatCounts Michael JoosCEO, Vestergaard JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, 22 April 2022 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/- 25th April 2022: World Malaria Day provides us…
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