The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has commended the Rwanda Food and Drug Regulatory Authority (Rwanda FDA) and the Senegalese Pharmaceutical Regulatory Agency (ARP) for achieving World Health Organization (WHO) Maturity Level 3 (ML3). This milestone reflects Africa’s growing capacity to enhance health systems through robust regulatory frameworks, ensuring the quality,…
“No More Zero Dose,” a catchy track featuring top West and Central African celebrities, is gaining traction among parents. 5 December 2024 by Jesusegun Alagbe On a sweltering evening in November, in Damboa, a busy town about 85 kilometres from Maiduguri, the capital of Nigeria’s Borno state, Halimat Jatau sat with her three-year-old daughter Aisha outside…
Lymphatic filariasis is a preventable parasitic infection. Once its effects become chronic, however, the disease can be permanently disabling and hard to manage. 9 December 2024 by Derick Matsengarwodzi Tinotenda*’s childhood in Shamva, a mining town in north-eastern Zimbabwe, was normal – that is, full of promise and wild dreams. That wide open future began to…
For mothers in Uganda’s tea fields, taking their children to get vaccinated can mean missing a day of earnings for food. InPact’s Executive Director writes for VaccinesWork on how her organisation is helping tackle this impossible dilemma. 9 December 2024 by Emily Katarikawe When I think about childhood immunisation in Uganda, one story stands out vividly.…
Uganda is grappling with a growing Mpox outbreak, with 141 new cases reported in the last nine days, contributing to a cumulative total of 925 cases across 56 districts. The outbreak has resulted in 108 active admissions, 6 cumulative deaths, and 792 cumulative discharges according to data from the Ministry of Health (MoH), released on 08th December 2024. In…
By Davis Joel Ddungu The Ministry of Health has reported a concerning increase in tuberculosis (TB) cases among children in Uganda, with many failing to access or complete treatment. The report made by the Uganda Ministry of Health highlights a growing challenge in combating TB among young populations, revealing that 12% of all TB notifications,…
As the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence (GBV) training of journalists by USAID, health worker and police officer Godfrey Kigozi, who works with Naguru Police shares insights into the complexities of addressing these cases, highlighting the role of community attitudes, the importance of evidence collection, and survivor-centered care. “GBV cases are challenging,” Kigozi…
A peer-to-peer learning platform invited health workers from around Africa to share their insights on reaching zero-dose kids in cities. 2 December 2024 by Ian Jones, Charlotte Mbuh A health worker carries a portable cooler for vaccines after completing a day of vaccinations as part of the Reach Zero Dose Children (ZDC) campaign in Somalia. Credit: Gavi/2024/Mohamed Abdihakim…
The parents of Emmanuel, a three-year-old boy from Sierra Leone, are celebrating a life-changing milestone after volunteers aboard the charity hospital ship Global Mercy™ removed a large and painful growth from his face. Emmanuel had lived with the condition since birth, and his family had endured years of social stigma, financial strain, and fruitless medical…
A verse in the Bible often quoted during marriage vows—”till death do us part”—is emblazoned in Reverend Canon Dennis Omera’s mind every day. As he carries out his duties at St. Peter’s Cathedral in Tororo, he encourages married couples to stay together. After all, ethically and morally, this is what he is supposed to teach.…