Onchocerciasis, also known as river blindness, still affects millions of people living near rivers and wetlands in Africa. Fortunately, this disease can be prevented through a simple, free treatment that is distributed a…
Read moreThe Southern African Development Community (SADC) has launched its biennial scorecard, a critical tool that tracks progress on sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) across its 16 Member States. New data, including from demographic health surveys, shows great strides in improving the sexual and reproductive health of people across the region, while in other areas, concerted efforts are urgently needed.
Read moreAs outbreaks of Filovirus Disease (FVD) continue to regularly affect countries across Africa and in efforts to increase preparedness capacities, the World Health Organization (WHO) with support from the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office has convened 50 clinicians, researchers and public health specialists globally and partners for a five-day Filovirus Disease Optimized Supportive Care Workshop to update and harmonize clinical management guidelines.
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Read moreOuagadougou ‒ “When I heard the town crier announce that health workers were coming for free screening, I felt afraid: if they told me I had the disease, how would I get treated? But I thought of my children and dec…
Read moreAntananarivo — Julien Ranjaivonirina, a 63‑year‑old farmer living in the Fitovinany region, smiles as he reflects on his journey. Standing in front of his wooden house, he recounts how the hydrocele he had for several ye…
Read moreAmbatoboeny—In Madagascar, leprosy remains a major public health concern. Each year, between 1500 and 2000 new cases are reported, placing the country among the 23 priority countries for the World Health Organization (WH…
Read moreIntense rainfall and severe flooding since mid-December 2025 have affected around 1.3 million people in southern Africa, destroyed houses and critical infrastructure and disrupted access to health services, heightening risks of water- and mosquito-borne diseases.
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