Africa: South Africa Steps Up Cancer Data Gathering

[ad_1] Johannesburg — South Africa has begun collecting data on cancer directly from patients for the first time, to help shape national cancer policies and resourcing. A lack of extensive and detailed data has long been recognised as a barrier to improved cancer care, amid a national and Africa-wide crisis. According to the World Health Organization, there are around 1.1 million new cancer cases and 700, 000 deaths from cancer in Africa each year. "With every registration, it takes us […]

February 15, 2024 2

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Africa: World News in Brief – DR Congo Clashes, Invest in Ending Polio, Say #idont to Child Marriage

[ad_1] Tensions remain high in North Kivu province in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), particularly in the town of Sake, as clashes persist between M23 rebels and Government forces, the UN mission in the country, MONUSCO, reported on Wednesday. Violence last week forced thousands to flee, and fighting occurred on Tuesday in the outskirts of Sake, which is located some 20 kilometres northwest of the provincial capital, Goma. "Our peacekeeping mission is continuing to support the Congolese […]

February 15, 2024 3

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Africa: Strengthening Partnerships to Combat Disease Outbreaks in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)

[ad_1] Kinshasa — The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) conducted a high-level mission from 9 to 10 February 2024 in Kinshasa, the Democratic Republic of Congo. The mission aimed to support government health initiatives through enhanced partnerships and collaboration in addressing emerging and endemic diseases. Recognizing the vital role of respectful and action-oriented partnerships outlined in the new public health order, Africa CDC and the Ministry of Health convened high-level partners to rally support for preventing […]

February 13, 2024 1

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Nigeria: Ongoing Reforms in Edo’ll Save Nigeria $40bn Spent On Medical Tourism, Education – Obaseki

[ad_1] Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State has said his administration is changing the narrative in the state's education and health sectors, noting that the holistic reforms in the sectors will help Nigeria save the $40 billion spent to access healthcare and education. Obaseki stated this while fielding questions from journalists in Benin City, the Edo State capital after an inspection tour of the state-owned Stella Obasanjo Hospital and Edo State School of Health Technology, which are currently being upgraded […]

February 13, 2024

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Nigeria: A Release By the Nigerian Cardiac Society On the Recently Reported Incidents of Sudden Deaths Associated With Football Matches.

[ad_1] The Nigerian Cardiac Society notes with utmost concern the several reported cases of sudden deaths among Nigerians both at home and abroad directly or indirectly linked with the surge of emotions associated with the Nigeria- South Africa Match during the ongoing African Cup of Nations (AFCON 2023) competition holding in Cote D'Ivoire. The society wishes to commiserate with the immediate families of the deceased and the Country at large and pray for the repose of the souls of the […]

February 11, 2024 1

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Nigeria: Afcon – Cardiac Society Cautions Nigerians Ahead of Finals, Lists Symptoms That Could Trigger Sudden Death

[ad_1] The society issued the warning ahead of the final match between Nigeria and the host nation, Cote d'Ivoire, which is scheduled for Sunday. Following the reported deaths of some football fans while watching the semi-final match between Nigeria and South Africa at the ongoing 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), the Nigerian Cardiac Society (NCS) has raised concern over cardiovascular health of Nigerians. While the society in an official statement Friday could not confirm the exact cause of the […]

February 10, 2024 1

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Africa: Nearly 10 000 Children Vaccinated As Malaria Vaccine Rollout in Africa Expands

[ad_1] Brazzaville — Nearly 10 000 children in Burkina Faso and Cameroon have now received the RTS,S malaria vaccine since being introduced this year. A wider malaria vaccine rollout is underway this year in several African countries, with Cameroon being the first outside the malaria vaccine pilot programme to do so. Cameroon launched the vaccine on 22 January 2024. It is being integrated into its national routine immunization programme in more than 500 public and private health facilities across 42 […]

February 10, 2024 1

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Africa: Proven Vector Control Interventions Needed to Stem Malaria Infections in Africa

[ad_1] Kigali — Experts recommend that the current prevention of malaria in highly endemic countries in Africa should integrate "locally appropriate" control measures to cope with the highest burden of mosquito-borne disease on the continent. The latest 2023 World Malaria Report shows that the life-threatening disease remains a significant public health challenge, with both malaria incidence and mortality higher now than they were before the start of the COVID-19 pandemic on the African continent. According to a World Health Organization […]

February 10, 2024 2

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Africa: COP10 – The Apparent Link Between Taxation And Illicit Trade

[ad_1] The 10th Conference of the Parties (COP10) to the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC) is currently taking place in Panama, until February 10, 2024. COP10 discussions hold the key to shaping the future of reduced-risk tobacco and nicotine products encompassing a range of alternatives such as nicotine vapes, snus, nicotine pouches, and heated tobacco products. Within this context, taxation emerges as a pivotal issue with the WHO advocating for a unified tax approach on […]

February 9, 2024 2

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