There is “no sign” of a larger hantavirus outbreak after the evacuation of the last passengers from a
The situation could still change and there might be more confirmed cases, warns the head of the World Health Organisation.
Dakar, Senegal – Senegal’s Minister of Health, Ibrahima Sy, has reassured the public that menstrual pads produced by the Chinese company Softcare are safe for consumers following an investigation into expired raw materials. The controversy began when the pharmaceutical regulator accused Softcare of holding approximately 1,300 kilograms (2,865 pounds) of…
The Ministry of Health has raised an alert over a rise in influenza cases across several regions of Kenya, calling on citizens to adopt preventive measures to reduce the spread of the respiratory virus. In a public advisory issued Thursday, Health Director General Dr. Patrick Amoth noted that surveillance data…
Zimbabwe has abruptly withdrawn from negotiations with the United States over a new health aid agreement, raising uncertainty about the future of HIV treatment and broader health support in the country. Aid Deal Breakdown The proposed deal, worth $367 million over five years, was designed to support 1.2 million Zimbabweans…
As drought continues to devastate Somaliland, local farmers and officials are turning to Israel for help with water management and agricultural resilience. Life on the Ground On Faysal Omar Salah’s family farm, months without rain have left seeded furrows dry and barren. His two children, out of school, survive only…
The Government of Rwanda has signed a three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Anthropic, an American artificial intelligence company specializing in safety and research, marking the firm’s first multi-sector partnership on the African continent. Expanding AI in Public Services Announced on Tuesday, the agreement will formalize and expand cooperation in…
Media personality and digital content creator Andrew Kibe has sparked conversation in Kenya by urging parents to reconsider the long-standing practice of circumcising boys. Speaking with popular radio host Jacquey Nyaminde, known as Wibroda, Kibe described the tradition as outdated and questioned its relevance in contemporary society. He argued that…
Popular content creator Kabuda has addressed social media criticism about his body, making it clear that unsolicited opinions on his health and appearance will not be entertained. Speaking to his followers on Instagram on Friday, December 5, 2025, Kabuda emphasized that he is comfortable with himself and that his personal…
The Kiambu County Government has challenged recent figures released by the Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU), which alleged that 136 infants died due to maternal-related complications in the past four months. Speaking on Thursday, October 2, 2025, Health Chief Officer Patrick Nyagah clarified that official county records…