Noncommunicable diseases such as cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, chronic respiratory diseases and cancers account for about 75% of deaths globally. Early detection is key to managing the scale of the problem. But that’s not always possible in rural communities, where there are often shortages of healthcare workers, long travel distances and financial barriers. Fragmented referral systems…
Author: Justus Akamin
Five African heads of state have led a groundbreaking ceremony for a $16 billion oil refinery project in East Africa
Africa has made significant gains in expanding access to health care and training health professionals, but the continent still faces a large gap between the people it needs to provide care and those available to serve them.
Malnutrition among children under five remains one of sub-Saharan Africa’s most persistent public health challenges. Countries and development partners have introduced numerous nutrition programmes. Yet millions of young children continue to suffer from poor nutrition.
Potchefstroom, South Africa – 18 March 2026, Health professions regulatory bodies, education leaders and technical experts from across the African Region have reached a landmark consensus on theAfrica Health Professions Education Quality Standards (AHPEQS), establishing a shared continental framework to strengthen the quality, relevance and responsiveness of health professional training.
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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 .
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.
