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Samson Mutua, 27, is the first Kenyan to receive lenacapavir, a new injection that protects against HIV for six months with just two doses a year.

Kenya becomes first in East Africa to launch six-month HIV prevention injection

Nairobi—When a friend's father urgently needed a blood donation,…
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Pandemic Fund Training of Health workers on water safety

Tanzania Strengthens Water Safety Capacity in Morogoro

“Frontline officers empowered to protect communities”  …
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polio

Angola and Namibia Strengthen Joint Response to Polio with Synchronized Border Campaign

The Government of Angola launched a subnational polio vaccination…
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Southern Africa faces acute surge in cholera due to floods, displacement

Southern Africa faces acute surge in cholera due to floods, displacement

Brazzaville — Cholera cases in Southern Africa region have risen by…
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Dr Didier Bakajika, expert à l’OMS Afrique.

Onchocerciasis: How to fight a parasite that threatens eyesight

Onchocerciasis, also known as river blindness, still affects millions…
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Newly released 2025 scorecard unveils progress and setbacks on health and gender equality across Southern Africa

Newly released 2025 scorecard unveils progress and setbacks on health and gender equality across Southern Africa

Johannesburg - The Southern African Development Community (SADC) has…
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Newly released 2025 scorecard unveils progress and setbacks on health and gender equality across Southern Africa

Newly released 2025 scorecard unveils progress and setbacks on health and gender equality across Southern Africa

Johannesburg - The Southern African Development Community (SADC) has…
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A member of the ring vaccination team vaccinates a man in Bosolo village.

WHO convenes global experts in Brazzaville to strengthen clinical care for filovirus diseases

Brazzaville – As outbreaks of Filovirus Disease (FVD)…
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Kenya Builds Capacity to Produce Its Own Vaccines

Kenya builds capacity to produce its own vaccines

Nairobi—According to the World Health Organization, Africa produces…
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A member of the ring vaccination team vaccinates a man in Bosolo village.

WHO convenes global experts in Brazzaville to strengthen clinical care for filovirus diseases

Brazzaville – As outbreaks of Filovirus Disease (FVD)…
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