West Africa Unites to Boost Vaccination and Primary Health Care in Historic Dakar Commitment
West Africa just made one of its biggest health commitments in years and it happened in Dakar, Senegal, where Ministers of Health and Finance from across the region gathered with…
Understanding Stroke in Africa: Major Risk Factors and How to Prevent Them
What Is a Stroke A stroke occurs when blood flow to a part of the brain is interrupted or when a blood vessel in the brain ruptures. This disruption deprives…
62 Million Children to Receive Measles-Rubella Vaccine as DR Congo Begins Nationwide Campaign
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has kicked off one of the largest vaccination drives in Africa aiming to protect more than 62 million children and adolescents from two…
Ogijo Lead Contamination exposes Major Public Health Risk
Residents of Ogijo, a community straddling Lagos and Ogun States, are facing a mounting public health emergency tied to lead poisoning. Recent investigations, blood tests, and soil analyses have revealed…
WHO Africa Approves Landmark Safeguarding Roadmap to Protect Communities in Health Emergencies
Africa has taken a bold and unprecedented step toward strengthening trust and protecting vulnerable communities during public health emergencies. The World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Office for Africa, together with…
Africa Transforms Health Training with WHO’s Competency-Based Curricula Launch
Africa’s health sector just reached a historic milestone. On 24 November 2025, the World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Office for Africa officially launched the first-ever Africa Prototype Competency-Based Curricula for…
Health systems & policy
Non-communicable diseases (hypertension, diabetes, cancer)
Nutrition & lifestyle
What Is a Balanced Diet? A Practical Guide for Africans
A balanced diet is the foundation of good health and nowhere is that more vital than across Africa, where nutritional challenges range from undernutrition to rising rates of obesity and…
Inside the China–South Africa Health Partnership Transforming Healthcare in Africa
China and South Africa are quietly building one of the most influential health partnerships in the Global South one that is reshaping healthcare access, disease prevention, and traditional medicine integration…
Africa CDC Unveils a Bold New Agenda to Strengthen Africa’s Health Security
Africa is stepping into a new era of health independence. On 21 November 2025, the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) announced a renewed vision for Africa’s…
WHO in Africa launches geodatabase to empower data-driven health decisions
19 November 2025 BrazzavilleOn GIS Day 2025, the World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Office for Africa officially launched the AFRO Geodatabase (AFRO GDB) a powerful new digital platform designed to…