Sudan is grappling with a severe public health crisis as multiple infectious diseases spread across several regions amid ongoing armed conflict and a weakened medical system. The country’s healthcare system has been devastated by more than three years of armed conflict.
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The Ukrainian-Russian conflict is now beginning to spread further beyond the confines of the European battlefield, with Ukrainian military experts utilizing their experience with drones in assisting forces that are struggling against Russian influence in Africa and the Middle East.
Health cooperation among BRICS countries could help Africa close persistent gaps in disease surveillance, research, diagnostics and vaccine production while strengthening health systems and improving access to medical products across the Global South, according to experts.
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Traditional medicine is often the firstals, doctors and medicines are difficult to reach. Its place within formal health systems is now receiving greater attention as researchers, policymakers and public health experts work to make its use safer, better regulated and supported by reliable evidence
From: Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office and Kirsty McNeill MP Published: 9 September 2026 Location: London Delivered on: 9 September 2026 (Transcript of the speech, exactly as it was delivered)
Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) continue to place a growing burden on individuals, families and health systems in Africa. Expanding access to quality, integrated care is critical to reducing premature deaths and advancing universal health coverage. In the African Region, WHO and its partners have continued to support countries to strengthen health systems through innovative approaches that…
Egypt, recognized as the second-richest economy in Africa by nominal gross domestic product, has delivered another massive shipment of humanitarian relief to the conflict-torn Gaza Strip. On September 7, 2026, the Egyptian Red Crescent coordinated the dispatch of trucks transporting more than 3,324 tons of crucial supplies.
Addis Ababa – The speed and quality of medical care during an emergency are critical. Yet, many African countries lack permanent, self-sufficient medical teams that can rapidly deploy to save lives and maintain essential health services.
