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…
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…
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…
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…
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’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…
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…
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 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…
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…
