Investigative journalism grants for Africa

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For more information check out -https://www.rcdij.org/the-rcdij-africa-fund/ The Ripples Centre for Data and Investigative Journalism is seeking applications for the RCDIJ Africa Fund to support small to mid-scale data and/or investigative journalism projects spanning a wide range of areas consistent with the objectives, including education, health, security, environment, democracy, corruption, economy, migration, technology, culture, and development. Categories The…

Mukono Health Director Accused of Annexing District Youth Centre Land

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A controversy has arisen in Mukono Municipality involving Dr Anthony Kkonde, the Health Director, who is alleged to have encroached upon land that previously housed the District Community Youth Centre. The centre, established in the early 1990s and encompassing Kyaggwe Social Centre, a resource facility initiated in 1995 through funding from Nanji Kalidas Metha, has…

inDrive Revolutionizes Ride-Hailing in Lesotho with Innovative Fare Negotiation Model

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Leading the way in mobility and urban services innovation, inDrive (https://inDrive.com) has officially introduced its ride-hailing service in Lesotho, marking a significant stride in the company’s Southern Africa expansion. Challenging the norms of conventional ride-hailing platforms, inDrive introduces a groundbreaking concept where drivers and passengers collaboratively set their own fares, breaking free from the confines…

AxessHealth launches first connected & engaged network of African HCPs

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AxessHealth is pleased to announce the launch of its advanced mobile and web technology platform, providing a free, connected communications hub for Africa’s healthcare professionals. With unrivalled features, AxessHealth enables HCP engagement, houses educational content, provides a cross-sector communication channel, and pushes relevant news and career information to its users. With associated partners including Amref,…

Medical Miracle Unfolds as Rare Ectopic Pregnancy Case Leads to Unprecedented Surgical Success

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In an astonishing medical journey, Scovia Aciro, a 25-year-old mother of three from Ayweri village in Gulu District, found herself embroiled in an intricate medical puzzle when she discovered her pregnancy almost two months after initial tests failed to detect her condition. The narrative of her experience underscores the intricacies and triumphs of medical diagnosis…

South African Court Demands Transparency in COVID-19 Vaccine Contracts

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In a significant move, the high court in South Africa has ruled that the government must unveil its COVID-19 contracts with pharmaceutical companies, shedding light on documents that were previously shrouded in secrecy.  This decision comes after the Health Justice Initiative, a South African health campaign group, took legal action, asserting that the government had…

AMREF Rallies for Integration of COVID-19 Vaccines into Routine Care

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AMREF Health Africa Uganda has conducted an outreach in Kampala to integrate COVID-19 vaccines into routine care. The event offered a cocktail of health services, including COVID-19 vaccination, HIV testing, diabetes tests, childhood immunization, malaria check-ups, and hepatitis B screening. This is a great initiative to increase COVID-19 vaccination coverage in Kampala. The low uptake…