President Macky Sall, President of the Republic of Senegal and current Chair of the African Union, invited fellow African Heads…
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COVID-19 burden lessens in Africa, vigilance crucial, WHO says
While Africa is witnessing its lowest level of new COVID-19 cases since the onset of the pandemic, a recent four-week…
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Worldwide TB research and development funding surpasses $1 billion
For the first time in history, funding for tuberculosis (TB) research and development (R&D) hit a billion dollars worldwide in…
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European Commission, WHO agree to strengthen cooperation
Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO Director-General, the European Commission (EC) and WHO agreed to enhance strategic cooperation in global health…
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EU, France provide 5 million euros to rehabilitate Ethiopia’s hospital
The Ministry of Health of Ethiopia, the Embassy of France to Ethiopia and to the African Union, the Delegation of…
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One in four children in Afar, Ethiopia malnourished – UNICEF
One out of four children under five years in Afar region of Ethiopia is currently malnourished, says the United Nations…
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Tuberculosis deaths increase during COVID-19 pandemic
An estimated 10.6 million people fell ill with tuberculosis (TB) in 2021, an increase of 4.5% from 2020, and 1.6…
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COVID-19 vaccination roll-out stagnates in Africa
COVID-19 vaccination coverage has stagnated in half of African countries, while the number of doses administered monthly declined by over…
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Cordis set to acquire MedAlliance
Cordis, a global leader in delivering innovative, differentiated cardiovascular and endovascular devices, is set to acquire the Swiss-based medical technology…
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Protect women in Uganda while responding to Ebola, IRC says
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is calls for the protection of women and girls in Uganda while responding to Ebola…
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New partnership launched in Qatar to promote mental health
A unique project involving custom-made public benches to promote the critical importance of mental health, and the role that football…
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WHO Emergency Medical Team gather in Yerevan, Armenia
More than 500 participants from the Emergency Medical Team (EMT) Network across WHO’s six regions are in Yerevan, Armenia, for…
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