Celebrating Excellence: 2nd African Health Leadership Prize to Honor Healthcare Heroes Across 30 Countries in Yaoundé

The ECHOS SANTE Media Group has announced the 2nd edition of the African Health Leadership Prize (PALSA), a prestigious event dedicated to recognizing and honoring the exceptional contributions of healthcare stakeholders across Africa. This year’s PALSA event, set to be more grand and inclusive than ever, will see the participation of 30 African countries. The…

Immaculate infection: the riddle of HPV in Ghana’s nuns

A recent study highlights the importance of cervical cancer screening and vaccination against human papillomavirus for everyone. 3 September 2024 by Linda Geddes Catholic nuns aren’t a population that many people would expect to be at risk of cervical cancer. Indeed, a widespread assumption that human papillomavirus (HPV) is only spread through sexual contact has meant…

Café Report: Breastfeeding and HIV

  Date: August 20, 2024 Location: Health Journalists’ Network Uganda (HEJNU) Offices Media Café Convenor/Moderator: Esther Nakkazi Breastfeeding Café Coordinator: Ruth Nazziwa Attendees: 25 Journalists Café Objectives Breastfeeding Awareness: August is recognized as Breastfeeding Month, with statistics showing that approximately 87% of Ugandan women breastfeed their children. This session aimed to increase awareness about breastfeeding…

Mpox Is Infecting Children in DRC – and Spreading to Uganda and Beyond

Summary: Health officials in Uganda told Global Press Journal to ignore information provided by health workers at the border. Reporter Byline: Apophia Agiresaasi, Global Press Uganda; Nakisanze Segawa, Global Press Uganda; Noella Nyirabihogo, Global Press DRC This story was originally published by Global Press Journal. MUNIGI, DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO — Esther Mwema assumed her 4-year-old son…