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Source: World Health Organization (WHO), Ghana | Mar 17, 2026

Sustaining vaccine gains through stronger rotavirus surveillance in Ghana

Rotavirus remains a leading cause of severe diarrhoeal disease among children under age five years globally

Rotavirus surveillance continues to demonstrate the positive impact of vaccination in Ghana. The World Health Organization (WHO) convened a rotavirus surveillance review meeting in Koforidua that brought together surveillance focal points from collaborating health facilities, the sentinel site at Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH), the Regional Reference Laboratory at the…

Source: African Energy Chamber | Mar 11, 2026

Equatorial Guinea Launches Vision 2030 Malaria Elimination Strategy Following International Recognition at African Energy Week (AEW)

One of the country’s biggest operators ConocoPhillips won the CSR Project of the Year at AEW 2025 for its contributions to the Bioko Island Malaria Elimination Project

Equatorial Guinea has launched its National Malaria Elimination Strategy – Vision 2030, marking a decisive step in the country’s public health agenda. The roadmap builds on two decades of sustained intervention on Bioko Island, reinforcing how partnerships between governments, global health organizations and energy companies can deliver measurable social impact.…

Source: Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) | Mar 10, 2026

Landmark Summit Elevates Fungal Diseases to a Public Health Priority in Africa

Participants at the summit agreed to enhance collaboration in research and development (R&D), capacity building, surveillance and clinical care

Africa’s first summit dedicated to fungal diseases concluded with a multi-stakeholder commitment to strengthen surveillance, capacity building, access to diagnostics and treatment across the continent. Co-hosted by the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) and the Global Action for Fungal Infections (GAFFI), the summit brought together researchers,…

Source: World Health Organization (WHO) - Burundi | Mar 10, 2026

World Health Organization (WHO) supports Burundi to deliver lifesaving emergency health assistance

As Burundi works to address the growing humanitarian and health needs, WHO and its partners remain committed to supporting the efforts to expand access to essential health services

Burundi is facing a growing humanitarian emergency as thousands of people fleeing violence in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo continue to cross the border, placing increasing strain on health services and infrastructure in refugee-hosting communities. Since late 2025, more than 100 000 people have arrived in Burundi, most of…

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Source: African Development Bank Group (AfDB) | Mar 04, 2026

African Development Bank Group funds regional health resilience drive in Southern Africa

Approved on 3 March 2026, the financing from the concessional window of the African Development Bank Group, will fund the Resilient Health Systems for Emergency Preparedness Project

The Board of Directors of the African Development Fund (ADF) has approved a $9.57 million grant to support countries of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) in strengthening regional health security and emergency preparedness. Approved on 3 March 2026, the financing from the concessional window of the African Development Bank…

Source: Ministry of Information, Eritrea | Feb 27, 2026

Eritrea: Contribution of Tinsheai Health Station

Nurse Amanuel also commended the support extended by the local community toward the development of the health station

The basic health care services provided by the Tinsheai health station are significantly contributing to easing the burden on the Mensura health center. Nurse Amanuel Tewolde, head of the Tinsheai health station, said that the facility provides first aid services, maternal health care, vaccination and child health services, delivery services,…

Source: WHO Regional Office for Africa | Feb 24, 2026

Newly released 2025 scorecard unveils progress and setbacks on health and gender equality across Southern Africa

First developed in 2019, the scorecard serves as a social accountability tool and uses a "traffic light" system to track 20 indicators

The Southern African Development Community (SADC) has launched its biennial scorecard, a critical tool that tracks progress on sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) across its 16 Member States. New data, including from demographic health surveys, shows great strides in improving the sexual and reproductive health of people across the…

Source: Republic of South Africa: The Parliament | Feb 24, 2026

Agriculture Committee Hears About Department’s Plans to Vaccinate South Africa’s Entire Cattle Herd

The committee is also considering conducting oversight visits to the Free State following reports that cases are on the rise in that province

The Portfolio Committee on Agriculture today received an update from the Department of Agriculture on the vaccination of cattle against foot and mouth disease (FMD), following an outbreak across the country. The committee heard that the department is currently distributing a million vaccine doses to outbreak areas in the provinces,…

Source: WHO Regional Office for Africa | Feb 23, 2026

World Health Organization (WHO) convenes global experts in Brazzaville to strengthen clinical care for filovirus diseases

The continent bears the heaviest burden of FVD outbreaks, with increasing frequency in recent years

As outbreaks of Filovirus Disease (FVD) continue to regularly affect countries across Africa and in efforts to increase preparedness capacities, the World Health Organization (WHO) with support from the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office has convened 50 clinicians, researchers and public health specialists globally and partners for a five-day Filovirus Disease Optimized Supportive Care…

Source: Ministry of Information, Eritrea | Feb 19, 2026

Eritrea: Commendable Utilization of Health Facilities

Dr. Ali Halo, Director of the Regional Health Office, stated that 87% of the charted program for 2025 has been implemented

At an activity assessment meeting conducted on 17 and 18 February in the port city of Assab, it was reported that, as a result of growing public awareness on health issues, the utilization of health facilities in the Southern Red Sea Region has significantly increased. At the meeting, in which…

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