The South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) and the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that will strengthen collaboration between environmental and health experts to better understand and address the impact of air pollution on the health and well-being of South Africans.
Author: Justus Akamin
Residents at the epicentre of Congo’s Ebola outbreak are pinning their hopes on experimental treatments after researchers began a highly anticipated study in early July of two possible Ebola treatments in hopes of fighting the still-growing outbreak
Across the six countries surveyed, an average of 40 per cent of teachers reported a reduction in income, while 34 per cent said the increased workload has strained their relationships
Residents in Congo’s Ebola outbreak zone are hopeful as researchers begin a study of two potential treatments
Kenya, 4 July 2026- A major milestone in the transformation of healthcare in Wajir County was marked on Saturday as Baitulmaal Founder Ugas Sheikh Mohamed officially launched the construction of Baitulmaal Hope Hospital, one of the largest Islamic faith-based Level 4 health facilities in the region
On July 2, 2026, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced that it had added the first molecular diagnostic test for Bundibugyo virus (BDBV) to its Emergency Use Listing (EUL). The test detects the virus by identifying its genetic material in blood samples, helping confirm infection rapidly and accurately.
President Ruto stressed the urgency of addressing soil health and fertiliser usage and the need to prioritise investments in nitrogen fertiliser production
President William Ruto said the imbalance continues to expose Africa to health and supply risks that can only be solved through stronger local manufacturing capacity
CS Nakhumicha lauded the recent approval of health Acts, attributing it as a start to tackling health issues
Relationship between Nigeria and South Africa is largely governed since 1960 by the conflicting foreign policies on Africa of both countries. Nigeria considered Africa as the cornerstone of her foreign policy from 1960 through 1976, and as centerpiece as from 1976 until 2026. It was in May 2026 at the inauguration of Nigeria’s Ambassadors-designate that…
