“Blood transfusion saved my life, so I know how important it is to donate blood” - Mphikeleli Mlotsa. In 2023 during school break, Mphikeleli Mlotsa, a Form 4 student at Nyetane High School was involved in a grisly car accident that almost cost him his life. The accident occurred at a time when the Blood

Monrovia – Protecting her 13-year-old daughter, Jamsetta Kumeh, from human papillomavirus (HPV) overrode Buludi Martin’s reservations about the vaccine that prevents the infection that can cause cervical cancer. Today she is content that she made the correct decision. “I was afraid, of course,” she admits. “There are so many stories about vaccines, and I wasn't

Juba, 8 March 2024 – In South Sudan, driving has traditionally been perceived as a male-only profession. However, this stereotype has been challenged by three inspirational female drivers; Lucia Khamis, Jokudu Rejoice and Inna Medina - who are passionately dedicated to serving underserved communities by delivering healthcare nationwide. Lucia Khamis, the first female driver at

Tsholotsho  – In Tsholotsho district, Matebeleland North Province, Junior Ndlovu stands in line with other parents at Gandisa Business Centre, her two children by her side. They are waiting to be vaccinated against polio. "I understand the importance of immunization and believe it's crucial for children to receive these vaccines," says Junior, reflecting the sentiment

Abuja, 10 March, 2024 - In a vibrant celebration of women's achievements and progress towards gender empowerment, equality and a healthier population, the World Health Organization (WHO) in Nigeria marked 2024 International Women's Day with a series of commemorative events alongside women across the nation. “The theme of the 2024 International Women’s Day "Invest in women:

Ce 8 mars 2024 à Niamey, une conférence  sur l’endométriose animée par le Pr Madi NAYAMA [1] a marqué  la célébration de la journée internationale des femmes 2024. Organisée par la Société de Gynécologie et d’obstétrique du Niger et l’association des sages femmes du Niger en collaboration avec le ministère de la Santé publique et

Dr Olive Sentumbwe Mugisa is a wife and mother of four. A Doctor of Medicine with a master's degree in obstetrics and gynecology, Olive is an exceptional Ugandan woman who has worked hard to achieve her career goals. Born and raised in the small village of Mawanda, in Kampala, she always dreamed of becoming a

Ethiopia is stepping up its efforts to tackle the growing threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) with a comprehensive approach involving government agencies, healthcare professionals, and international partners. Led by the Ministry of Health (MoH) and the Ethiopia Public Health Institute (EPHI), the country is implementing robust surveillance systems and collaborative initiatives to combat AMR. In

Harare ‒ Juliet Chikono, a resident of Zimbabwe’s capital, Harare, is now relieved since she is among the more than 2.1 million Zimbaweans who were vaccinated against cholera in the single dose reactive campaign to curb the latest outbreak of the disease that has been reported in all of the country’s 10 provinces.  “Our community

Yaoundé — Ministers of Health from African countries with the highest burden of malaria committed today to accelerated action to end deaths from the disease. They pledged to sustainably and equitably address the threat of malaria in the African region, which accounts for 95% of malaria deaths globally. The Ministers, gathering in Yaoundé, Cameroon, signed

Abuja ‒ Adenike Olayemi says Nigeria’s cervical cancer screening programme saved her life: “I cannot imagine what could have happened if I had not done the screening and gone for treatment.” Olayemi, 43, who lives in Ondo State, was among 667 women who tested positive for the human papillomavirus (HPV) and underwent treatment to avert

In the ongoing battle against the growing threat of antimicrobial resistant (AMR) pathogens, Sierra Leone's Ministry of Health, with support from the World Health Organization (WHO), has embarked on a series of crucial training initiatives. These efforts aimed to equip healthcare professionals especially laboratory officers with the necessary skills to identify bacterial agents and perform