Marguerite Mallo Bagaza, Midwife
Marguerite Mallo Bagaza, affectionately known as Mama Maguy, is the only state midwife in the Nana Grébizi health district, in the central-north region of the Central African Republic (CAR).
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COVID-19 heroes: Older people taking responsibility for their health
Mbabane ‒ The Kingdom of Eswatini, like the rest of the world, was immensely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, experiencing different waves each affecting an increasing number of people. Between March and December…
Read moreEritrea Observed World TB Day 2024
World TB Day was commemorated on 24 March 2024 at Orotta Conference Hall in Asmara, capital city of Eritrea. This year’s theme is “Yes, we can end TB,” highlighting the need to ensure equitable access to prevention and care, in line with our drive towards the elimination of TB disease.
Read moreCombined HIV-TB testing, care curbing infection and mortality in Niger
Niamey – “Six months ago I went for check-up … I thought it was something simple like flu, but my illness was much more serious,” says Ali, 47, from Talladje district of Niger’s capital Niamey. “I was diagnosed wit…
Read moreRate of TB diagnosis, treatment in Africa increasing
About 70% of tuberculosis (TB) cases in the African region are now being diagnosed and treated, marking the highest case-detection rate in the region ever, thanks to concerted efforts by countries to address the threat of the disease.
Read moreIntensifying new initiatives for TB case-finding in Nigeria
Abuja ‒ Around a year ago, Mallam Mainasara Mohammad, a resident of Makera, a locality in Kebbi State, Nigeria, became increasingly worried about his son, nine-year-old Yusuf. The child had been coughing for weeks,…
Read moreTanzania prioritizes delivery of oral health services at primary care level
Dar es Salaam ‒ One evening after work, 31-year-old Calvin Andrea went to the nearby Tumbi clinic in Kibaha Region, Tanzania, as he could not endure the severe tooth ache he was suffering. “To be honest, I was really sad…
Read moreAfrican health ministers commit to end malaria deaths
Ministers of Health from African countries with the highest burden of malaria committed today to accelerated action to end deaths from the disease. They pledged to sustainably and equitably address the threat of malaria in the African region, which accounts for 95% of malaria deaths globally.
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