The Co-Chairs of The Independent Panel for Pandemic Preparedness and Response have welcomed the adoption of a historic pandemic agreement by the World Health Assembly, calling it a crucial step toward a safer and more equitable world. “This agreement, bound by principles of equity and solidarity, recognises that even in uncertain times, the only way…
Hospice Africa Uganda has announced the death of its much-loved and visionary founder, Dr. Anne Merriman, MBE, who passed away peacefully at her home in Munyonyo, Kampala, on Sunday, May 18, aged 90. A tireless advocate for compassionate care, Dr. Merriman’s passing marks the end of an era for both Uganda and the global palliative…
In Congo-Brazzaville, thousands of children have never received a single vaccine. Why? 15 May 2025 by Brice Kinhou Congo-Brazzaville’s thousands of unvaccinated children may be “missed”, but they’re not forgotten. Many actors – from the Ministry of Health and Population, to CARITAS Congo, alongside many other community-based and international organisations – are working to identify…
The pneumococcal vaccine, introduced a decade ago, has proven its effectiveness. But its price is rising, and with Ghana’s potential transition from Gavi support on the horizon, how can its long-term accessibility be ensured? 19 March 2025 by Claudia Lacave Pneumonia kills 2,000 children per day worldwide and is responsible for 16% of deaths among children…
Acute hunger continues to rise in Uganda and across East Africa, mirroring a global crisis that saw over 295 million people in 53 countries suffer from severe food insecurity in 2024, according to the latest Global Report on Food Crises (GRFC), released today. In Uganda, over 2.5 million people are estimated to be food insecure,…
Created in March 2025, the Fondation pour l’Université de Genève will strengthen the impact of the University of Geneva (UNIGE) in research, education, and community engagement. This private, non-profit foundation aims to mobilise additional resources to accompany the institution’s growth in fulfilling its mission, and to fund ambitious projects that exceed the limits of the…
Betty Koker’s nursing journey began with a childhood tragedy. “I lost my mom… she died after giving birth,” she recalled, her voice calm but firm. “According to my dad, it was due to the negligence of the nurses. And from there, I decided to become a nurse so that I can help people, especially children,…
Summary: Tobacco farming in Uganda has resulted in the loss of trees key to the diets of chimpanzees and baboons, increasing human-primate interactions — and the risk for disease spillover. Reporter Byline: Nakisanze Segawa, GPJ Uganda This story was originally published by Global Press Journal MASINDI, UGANDA — Less than half a kilometer from Aliyo…
Beginnings Fund aims to prevent 300,000 maternal and newborn deaths by 2030 A powerful coalition of global philanthropies has launched the Beginnings Fund, a transformative initiative that aims to prevent over 300,000 maternal and newborn deaths in sub-Saharan Africa by 2030. Announced at Kanad Hospital in Abu Dhabi, the fund will partner with African governments…
Africa still bears the brunt of the global malaria burden—with 94% of cases occurring on the continent. According to the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) 2024 World Malaria Report, approximately two thirds of global malaria cases and deaths are concentrated in 11 African countries: Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ghana, Mali, Mozambique, Niger,…