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Source: Ministry of Health, Kenya | Apr 25, 2024

Kenya Approves Land and Funding for Eastern Africa Regional Coordinating Centre (EA-RCC)

Kenya remains committed to enhancing its capacity to detect and respond swiftly to disease threats and outbreaks, aligning with CDC's mission

Kenya has granted approval for the allocation of 10 acres of prime land and USD 2 million for the establishment of the Eastern Africa Regional Coordinating Centre (EA-RCC). Health Cabinet Secretary Nakhumicha S. Wafula announced this during the 2nd Africa CDC Eastern Africa Regional Ministerial Steering Committee (ReSCO) meeting in…

Source: President of the Republic of Kenya | Apr 25, 2024

Kenya is Open for Trade and Investment, President Ruto tells American Investors

The country has undertaken radical, but attractive transformation measures in the trade and investment regime, including creating Special Economic Zones

Kenya is offering robust opportunities for trade and investments to local and global companies and businesses, President William Ruto has said. He said the country has undertaken radical, but attractive transformation measures in the trade and investment regime, including creating Special Economic Zones. “All major brands in need of an…

Source: United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) | Apr 25, 2024

Placing Farmers at the Core of Development Efforts is important to Achieve Food Security

In an event at the 10th African Regional Forum on Sustainable Development (ARFSD) held in Addis Ababa, a clarion call has been issued to policymakers to center their policies around the needs of farmers and enhance access to funding in the agricultural sector

As Africa races against time to meet the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030 and the Malabo Commitments to end hunger by 2025, the continent faces formidable challenges aggravated by climate change, inflation, and regional conflicts. The urgency to reevaluate financing mechanisms is increasingly recognized, with a growing emphasis on…

Source: United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) | Apr 25, 2024

United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) urges African countries to adopt technological solutions to monitor their development strategies

ECA developed the Integrated Planning and Reporting Tool (IPRT), a web-based tool designed to enhance the effectiveness of planning

To bolster national planning activities, policymakers have been urged to embrace digital tools to foster greater transparency, efficiency, and effectiveness. The call to action was made during the meeting on "Leveraging Digital Technologies for Integrated Planning to Advance the SDGs and Agenda 2063 in Times of Multiple Crises", which took place as a side event…

Source: State House Uganda | Apr 25, 2024

President Museveni meets Former Botswana Leader H.E. Khama and Space for Giants Delegation

The former President of Botswana was accompanied by a delegation from the global NGO, Space for Giants, led by its founder and CEO, Dr. Max Graham

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni met with former President of Botswana, H.E. Ian Khama, yesterday at State House Entebbe. The former President of Botswana was accompanied by a delegation from the global NGO, Space for Giants, led by its founder and CEO, Dr. Max Graham. Space for Giants is an organization…

Source: International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) | Apr 25, 2024

Statement by the members of the Governing Board of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC)

Amid tremendously challenging circumstances, including armed conflicts and neglected global crises, 2023 was one of the deadliest years for humanitarian aid workers ever recorded, with over 400 lives lost

We, the members of the Governing Board of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), are gravely concerned about the escalating human toll of violence and conflict around the world. Today, we call on all parties to ensure the safety and protection of humanitarian workers and…

Source: Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TIKA) | Apr 25, 2024

Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TIKA) Supports Vocational and Technical Training in the Agricultural Sector in Zimbabwe

In Zimbabwe, where the majority of the population earns their livelihood through agriculture, there are vocational training centers structured around different industrial needs

Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA) provided various agricultural equipment needed to support vocational and technical training in the agricultural sector in Zimbabwe. In Zimbabwe, where the majority of the population earns their livelihood through agriculture, there are vocational training centers structured around different industrial needs. On the other hand,…

Source: High Commission of the United Republic of Tanzania Abuja, Nigeria | Apr 25, 2024

FIDSON Healthcare PLC Undertakes a Business Mission to the United Republic of Tanzania

FIDSON held strategic meetings with TIC, TMDA, MSD, and other important actors in the pharmaceutical sector. FIDSON is planning to invest in Tanzania in the near future

The High Commission coordinated and facilitated the trade mission of FIDSON Healthcare PLC to Tanzania from 21st - 25th April 2024. While in Tanzania, FIDSON held strategic meetings with TIC, TMDA, MSD, and other important actors in the pharmaceutical sector. FIDSON is planning to invest in Tanzania in the near…

Source: U.S. Embassy in Uganda | Apr 25, 2024

World Malaria Day: United States (U.S) Mission Uganda Strengthens Fight against Malaria

Launched in 2005, the U.S. President’s Malaria Initiative (PMI) supports implementation of malaria prevention and treatment measures as well as cross-cutting interventions

Today U.S. Mission Uganda observes World Malaria Day to reaffirm our commitment to support Ugandans in the fight against malaria. Through the U.S. President’s Malaria Initiative (PMI) and other collaborations, we are working closely with local partners to eliminate malaria and improve health outcomes. Launched in 2005, the U.S. President’s…

Source: Presidency of the Arab Republic of Egypt | Apr 25, 2024

President El-Sisi affirms the Egyptian People's ability to achieve the Impossible

It is the day that testifies to the robustness and resilience of the Egyptian will and the steadfastness of our determination to reclaim every inch of our land

Today, we celebrate the anniversary of the liberation of Sinai, that precious part of the sacrosanct land of Egypt. It is the day that testifies to the robustness and resilience of the Egyptian will and the steadfastness of our determination to reclaim every inch of our land. Today, we remember…

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