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Africa: How Vaccines and Rapid Diagnosis Can Help Eradicate Meningitis
[ad_1] We've shown meningitis can be eliminated. Let's do it. It is a deadly disease linked to high temperatures, airborne dust and overcrowded living conditions – some of the very conditions that climate change threatens to exacerbate. It caused an estimated 250,000 deaths in 2019, ranks among the top killers of young children and can […]
Africa: 1.3 Million Future Deaths Prevented By Gavi-Supported Vaccines in 2023
[ad_1] Geneva — In the time it takes you to read this press release, Gavi-supported vaccination programmes will have saved 6 lives 2023 saw the Vaccine Alliance massively step up its HPV vaccination programme, with more girls protected than in the entire preceding decade More than ever, countries are contributing […]
Africa: Why Pay Tax? African Study Finds Trust in Government Is Key
[ad_1] Taxes are important. They're a primary way in which governments fund essential services like healthcare, education, infrastructure and social protection programmes. They are vital to the economic development of countries. In sub-Saharan African countries, the need for public services is great and fiscal resources are often scarce. Getting the […]
Africa: Breast Cancer Is the Most Common Cancer in the World. 5 Reads That Could Save Lives
[ad_1] Every year breast cancer claims more than 650,000 lives worldwide. Survival rates have been recorded to be as high as 90% in high income countries. In sub-Saharan Africa the rate is less than 40%. A recent study found that the incidences of breast cancer in sub-Saharan Africa had increased […]
Rwanda: World Mourns Mutombo – Reactions and Tributes
[ad_1] NBA Global Ambassador and Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo passed away at the age of 58 on Monday. Not only was Mutombo a star on the court, he was also a memorable figure for both his humanitarian work and his unique personality. He moved to the United States when […]
South Sudan/Uganda: Afcon 2025 – Coach Put Summons Cranes Squad to Face South Sudan
[ad_1] The Uganda Cranes head coach Paul Joseph Put has summoned a 27-man squad ahead of the 2025 AFCON double header against neighbours South Sudan. Uganda, faces South Sudan on October 11 at Mandela National Stadium before heading to Juba for the return leg on October 15. Ahead of the […]
Tanzania: Marafiki Festival – Fusion of Music, Dance, Networking
[ad_1] DAR ES SALAAM — IN less than three days, Marafiki Music Festival will colour Dar es Salaam with an array of live and electric music performances. As compared to their previous years, they promise to offer an even better and more unique festival of music, vocals and dance in […]
Tanzania: Simba, Yanga Maintain Good Start
[ad_1] SIMBA and Young Africans have maintained their 100 per cent start of the Premier League campaign after winning all their opening games with clean sheets. The two giants are now leaving stone unturned as they wrestle to attain leadership of the 16-team table which is currently under the navigation […]
