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HEALTH5d ago5 African foods that science considers excellent for healthDu Moringa au Fonio, en passant par le Baobab, le Sorgho ou le Teff, plusieurs aliments africains sont réputés pour leur richesse nutritionnelle. Certains sont même qualifiés de « superaliments », en raison de leur forte concentration en nutriments et des vertus dont ils regorgent.BBC Afrique
HEALTH6d agoIn DR Congo, healthcare workers on the front lines of Ebola face anger and exhaustion as they remain unpaidLe Monde [en]
HEALTH6d agoWorld Health Organization says Ebola outbreak in Uganda is overInternational body declares Uganda Ebola-free after 42 days without new transmission, though cases rise in DR Congo.Al Jazeera [en]
HEALTH6d agoSenegalese company produces first Africa - made treatment for sickle cell diseaseA Senegalese company has successfully produced the first Africa-made treatment for sickle cell disease. This represents a significant medical and pharmaceutical development for the continent.africanews.com · Nigeria
HEALTH6d agoSenegalese company produces first Africa-made treatment for sickle cell diseaseAfrica accounts for nearly 80 per cent of cases of the inherited red blood cell disorder but has relied on expensive imported medication.Africanews [en]
HEALTH6d agoCataracts drive avoidable blindness in over two million Nigerians – OphthalmologistRafindadi said that despite ongoing efforts to tackle avoidable blindness, the country has not achieved the cataract surgical rates required to reduce the burden significantly. The post Cataracts drive avoidable blindness in over two million Nigerians – Ophthalmologist appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
HEALTH6d agoFalana urges FG to enforce NHIA Act, ensure health cover for Nigerians—As stakeholders launch N1bn insurance trust fund for entertainers By Olasunkanmi Akoni LAGOS: Human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, SAN, Mr Femi Falana, has urged the Federal Government to fully implement the National Health Insurance Authority, NHIA, Act, 2022, to guarantee health insurance coverage for Nigerians. Falana said the law, which provides for […] The post Falana urges FG to enforce NHIA Act, ensure health cover for Nigerians appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
HEALTH6d agoKenyan mothers die by the hundreds in childbirth as health care remains weakAfricanews [en]
HEALTH6d agoNigeria Health Watch launches tracker to hold 2027 candidates accountable for health promisesWith Nigeria’s 2027 general elections approaching, health advocates are pushing for healthcare to become a more prominent issue in political campaigns and manifestos. The post Nigeria Health Watch launches tracker to hold 2027 candidates accountable for health promises appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
HEALTHAug 25African health ministers meet to tackle challengesBy Damilola Samuel Health ministers from 47 African countries have begun discussions in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on measures to strengthen healthcare systems and improve the continent’s response to emerging health challenges. The three-day meeting, which opened on Tuesday, is the 76th session of the World Health Organisation Regional Committee for Africa and brings together health […] The post African health ministers meet to tackle challenges appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
HEALTHAug 25Africa must harness technology to fix healthcare crisis — Adereni… As CareCode Hackathon awards ₦10m to young African innovators By Sola Ogundipe Africa has been admonished to move beyond dependence on imported healthcare technologies and build solutions around its own health challenges. Making the call in Lagos during the MedVerge 2.0 health technology gathering hosted by three health initiatives: HelpMum, Dobic Health, and SmartMRS, […] The post Africa must harness technology to fix healthcare crisis — Adereni appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
HEALTHAug 25Understanding Nigeria’s new policy on working hours and locum employment, By Chinedu MoghaluThe intendment of the NHSRII for improved health outcomes is that a doctor should finish a call, hand over and go home knowing a rested colleague has taken over. A locum should have a clear contract, regular pay and an end to temporary status. Patients should be treated by a properly staffed team, not one […] The post Understanding Nigeria’s new policy on working hours and locum employment, By Chinedu Moghalu appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
HEALTHAug 25Africa : Second Meeting of the Ihr Emergency Committee On the Epidemic of Ebola Bundibugyo Virus Disease in the Democratic Republic of the Congo - Temporary Recommendationsallafrica.com · Nigeria
HEALTHAug 25‘Enough is enough’: Kenya nurses strike over pay and working conditionsShiru Kihara, a nurse in Kenya, explains why she and thousands of other nurses are on strike demanding fair pay.Al Jazeera [en]
HEALTHAug 24Nearly one in two Ebola patients dying in DR Congo outbreakAl Jazeera [en]
HEALTHAug 24Attacks on health workers in DR Congo making Ebola fight 'harder,' Red Cross saysEuroNews [en]
HEALTHAug 24South Africa : The First Generic Weight Loss Drug Hit South Africa In August - With Many Expected To Follow . Will It Be Enough To Kill The Black Market ? South Africa saw the introduction of its first generic weight loss drug in August, with more expected, raising questions about its potential impact on the black market for such drugs. This development marks a new phase in the country's pharmaceutical market.allafrica.com · Nigeria
HEALTHAug 24In one year, the UK Medical Tribunal sanctioned 16 Nigerian doctors for fraud, rape, theft, othersAlthough the majority of the cases handled by the UK tribunal did not involve Nigerians, the tribunal heard at least one case involving a Nigerian each month during this period, except in January. The post In one year, the UK Medical Tribunal sanctioned 16 Nigerian doctors for fraud, rape, theft, others appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
HEALTHAug 23Children at the Centre of Nigeria Worsening Drug CrisisChildren in Nigeria are reportedly at the center of a worsening drug crisis within the country. This highlights a severe and concerning public health issue affecting a vulnerable population.punchng.com · Nigeria
HEALTHAug 22IGAD Calls for a New Era of Health Sovereignty at 13th East Africa Healthcare ConferenceIGAD has advocated for a new era of health sovereignty at the 13th East Africa Healthcare Conference. This highlights international discussions on regional healthcare policy and autonomy.igad.int · Djibouti
HEALTHAug 22Ebola gathering ban stalls cultural revival in eastern Congo’s GomaAfricanews [en]
HEALTHAug 22DR Congo receives Ebola vaccines in face of 'exponential' outbreakFrance 24 [en]
HEALTHAug 22More than 16,000 doses of Ervebo vaccine arrive in Ebola-hit DR CongoThe doses are the first of 70,000 allocated for Kinshasa as experts warn of the virus's exponential spread.Al Jazeera [en]
HEALTHBREAKINGAug 22Ebola epidemic in DR Congo is spreading 18 times faster than deadliest outbreak on recordFrance 24 [en]
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