WHO calls for more action to end ‘cycles of poverty and stigma’ related to tropical diseases
More countries have worked to eliminate dengue, leprosy and other neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) over the past decade, but greater...
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Tens of thousands of children benefit from nutritious meals as Canada funds WFP’s school feeding in South Sudan
JUBA – A contribution of CAD5.5 million (US$4.1 million) from the Government of Canada will provide more than 23,000 children...
Health Care Facilities in Poor Countries Lack Reliable Electricity
GENEVA — A new report finds nearly a billion people in the world’s poorer countries are treated for often life-threatening...
World Welcomes 2023, Leaves Stormy Year Behind
The world welcomed the new year with a packed party in Times Square and fireworks soaring above European capitals, while...
WHO Chief Sees Global Health Emergencies Winding Down in 2023
GENEVA — World Health Organization Director-General, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus gave a grim assessment of the many health challenges and threats...
Health Minister Phaahla concerned about rising number of measles cases in South Africa; 4 out of 9 provinces affected
PRETORIA, The number of laboratory-confirmed measles cases now stands at 137 in Limpopo as of Dec 6, Health Minister, Dr...
IGAD Holds the 6th EU-COVID-19 Programme Steering Committee
(DJIBOUTI, Djibouti): The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), with support from the European Union and the German Government through the...
Czech detects 1st African swine fever case in 5 yrs
PRAGUE, The Czech Republic confirmed its first case of African swine fever for the first time in almost five years...
South Africa: Biovac signs deal to manufacture oral cholera vaccine
JOHANNESBURG, South African-based bio-pharmaceutical company, Biovac, has concluded a ground-breaking licensing and technology transfer agreement to manufacture an oral cholera...
Apply for Post Graduate Diploma (PGD) in Health Promotion and Education
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS FOR ADMISSION (SECOND SEMESTER, 2022/2023 ACADEMIC YEAR) Post Graduate Diploma (PGD) in Health Promotion and...
Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease confirmed in parts of South Africa
PRETORIA, South Africa’s Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development (DALRRD) has confirmed the outbreak of Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease...
WHO Urges ‘Immediate’ Food, Medical Aid for Tigray
GENEVA, SWITZERLAND — The World Health Organization called Wednesday for a massive influx of food and medicines into Ethiopia's Tigray...