New York—African leaders, health ministers, regional institutions and global health partners have adopted the New York Call to Action on Cross-Border Preparedness Intelligence in Africa, calling for stronger cross-border collaboration and the responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI) to strengthen preparedness for infectious diseases that can cause public health emergencies .
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Chaired by the Speaker of the National Assembly of South Africa, Hon. Thoko Didiza, who is also the Chair of the Parliamentary Network for Women’s, Children’s and Adolescents’ Health, a side event at the 69th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference in South Africa brought together Parliamentarians and health leaders from across the Commonwealth to examine how legislative…
Turkey has renewed calls for an overhaul of the United Nations Security Council, including the removal of the veto system enjoyed by its five permanent members, as Africa continues to push for two permanent seats on the body.
The four-year partnership was announced at Semafor’s Next 3 Billion event, on the sidelines of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York.
Brazzaville — Across Africa, primary health care facilities are often the first point of contact for women who notice a breast lump or other breast symptoms. However, delays in diagnosis and treatment mean that many breast cancers are detected at advanced stages, when treatment is more complex, costly and less effective.
Moving between rural homes, towns and cities is a normal part of life for many South Africans. Young adults often move in search of work or education, sometimes settling elsewhere for long periods and sometimes moving repeatedly between rural homes and urban destinations. These patterns of temporary and circular migration are particularly prevalent in South…
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South Africa saw through a 13-run win in the fifth and final T20I against Zimbabwe, claiming the series 5-0.
Africa’s higher education debate spent a decade arguing about quality. The 12th Future of Education Summit, held Thursday under the theme “Igniting Africa’s Knowledge Economy Through Future Ready Campuses,” spent the day arguing about arithmetic.
Singapore’s regulatory body Health Sciences Authority (HSA) is expanding reliance and cooperation across Africa, Malaysia and Saudi Arabia to reduce duplicated reviews, support faster access to safe and quality-assured health products, and strengthen Singapore’s role as a trusted regulatory gateway for biomedical innovation.
