Global Road Safety Week focuses on walking, cycling
The eighth UN Global Road Safety Week begins on 12 May. This year, the international campaign, requested by the United Nations General Assembly, focuses on walking and cycling.
WHO issues reports on fungal infections tests, treatments
The World Health Organization (WHO) today published its first-ever reports addressing the critical lack of medicines and diagnostic tools for invasive fungal diseases, showing the urgent need for innovative research and development…
WHO says, we can end TB – commit, invest, deliver
Every year, 24 March is observed as World Tuberculosis Day to amplify the urgency of ending tuberculosis (TB), the world’s deadliest infectious disease. The theme of this year’s campaign is “Yes, We…
Addis Ababa set to boost potable water supply by 37%
BY ANDUALEM SISAY GESSESSE – The Addis Ababa Water and Sewerage Authority (AAWSA), which currently meets only 61% of the demand of the city, plans to boost its current water supply by…
Esaote Group presents integrated medical imaging solutions
Esaote Group, an Italian innovator in medical imaging – ultrasound, dedicated magnetic resonance and medical IT – presents its new portfolio of imaging solutions at the European Congress of Radiology (ECR) in…
Research alarms declining number of surgeons in Africa
Medical practitioners, policy experts, researchers and other key stakeholders have called for urgent mitigation measures to address dwindling numbers of surgical professionals serving Africa’s burgeoning population.
Uganda launches Ebola vaccination trial
In a global first, Uganda’s Ministry of Health, the World Health Organization (WHO) and other partners today launched a first-ever clinical efficacy trial for a vaccine from Ebola from the Sudan species…
Merck Foundation, Africa’s first ladies mark World Cancer Day 2025
Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, marks ‘World Cancer Day 2025’ together with Africa’s First Ladies and Ministries of Health.
The story of sanitation entrepreneurs in Ethiopia
In the Somali region of Ethiopia, Khaleel Ahmed vividly recalls when his kebele–a small administrative unit–selected him to participate in a Decision Quotient (DQ) Sales® training program offered by USAID.
UNAIDS appoints Goodwill Ambassador for Nigeria
The Joint United Nations Program on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) announced the appointment of Funke Akindele, a multiple award-winning actress, movie producer and director, as its new National Goodwill Ambassador (GWA) for Nigeria.
US launches $31 million sanitation, gender project in Ethiopia
The United States Government through its Agency for International Development (USAID) has launched the Markets for Sanitation (M4S) project, a $31 million, five-year initiative that will improve access to sanitation and hygiene…
MSF responds to unprecedented malaria surge in Ethiopia
Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders (MSF), the international nonprofit organization which has been providing essential medical care in Ethiopia, says it has responded to the latest unprecedented malaria surge in the country.
WHO lists additional mpox diagnostic tests for emergency use
As part of ongoing efforts to enhance quality-assured testing options, the World Health Organization (WHO) has listed two additional mpox in vitro diagnostics under its Emergency Use Listing (EUL) procedure.
Vaccine alliance prevent 1.3 million future deaths
Over 1.3 million future deaths were averted in 2023 thanks to vaccination programs supported by Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance.