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Top five deadly diseases to watch out for
Nation Africa Kenya
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As 2024 nears its end, scientists have mapped out the five deadliest diseases with a ‘pandemic potential’ in Africa that they believe governments need to be on the lookout for in 2025. The diseases include Polio, Ebola, Chikungunya, Zika and Mpox....
Top Pharma Trends to Watch in 2024
BioPharma Dive
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The Latest: Brazilian President Lula threatens to suspend economic deals over Trump's 50% tariffs
Newsday - New York
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Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva said Wednesday that the 50% tariffs announced by U.S. President Donald Trump would trigger the country’s economic reciprocity law. That allows trade, investment and intellectual property agreements to...
Nigeria snubbed at White House summit, opposition blames Tinubu
Africanews
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July 9, 2025
Nigeria’s opposition alliance blamed President Bola Tinubu for not being invited to the African summit in the White House on Wednesday, according to a statement by the opposition’s Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi. The newly formed...
Liberia: Sanniquellie to Host 2025 Harvest Church National Convention
Front Page Africa
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July 9, 2025
Sanniquellie – Harvest Intercontinental Ministries is set to host one of Liberia’s largest religious events this year as preparations intensify for its 2025 National Convention, scheduled to take place from August 12 to 17 in the city of...
New Health Impact Investment Platform launches to strengthen primary care
Medical News
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September 24, 2024
Execution is starting under the new Health Impact Investment Platform on the first country health investment plans turning original commitment into operational reality. The landmark partnership between Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs), the...
African nations must take ownership of HIV response to reduce disease burden
Medical News
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October 9, 2024
Africa must take ownership of its HIV response, write Izukanji Sikazwe and Magda Robalo, co-chairs of the African-led HIV Control Working Group. The sense of urgency around HIV has waned as it competes with other global crises for attention and...
WHO and multilateral development banks kick off US$ 1.5 billion primary health financing platform with new funds and launch of first investment…
The National Tribune
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September 23, 2024
Execution is starting under the new Health Impact Investment Platform on the first country health investment plans turning original commitment into operational reality. The landmark partnership between Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs), the...
Gambia to benefit from WHO’s $1.5bln health financing initiative
The Standard Gambia
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September 25, 2024
- Advertisement - By Omar Bah The Gambia is positioned to benefit from a pivotal initiative aimed at enhancing healthcare in low and middle-income countries. The World Health Organisation and multilateral development banks have unveiled a $1.5...
World | Sep 24, 2024 | 8 min read WHO, multilateral development banks ink $1.5 bn primary health financing deal
Ahmedabad Mirror
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News World WHO, multilateral development banks ink $1.5 bn primary health financing deal In a significant move to boost health in low and middle income countries, the World Health Organization (WHO) and multilateral development banks (MDBs) have...
Saudi Arabia Sets Strict Health Criteria for Haj 2025, Urges Vulnerable Groups to Postpone
Gulf Insider
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September 23, 2024
The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah issued a stricter health advisory for Haj pilgrims planning to undertake the annual pilgrimage in 2025. It recommended only healthy and physically fit individuals perform the pilgrimage as the arduous and...
WHO, multilateral development banks ink $1.5 bn primary health financing deal
Prokerala
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New Delhi, Sep 24 : In a significant move to boost health in low and middle income countries, the World Health Organization (WHO) and multilateral development banks (MDBs) have launched a $1.5 billion primary health financing platform in 15...
WHO and multilateral development banks kick off $1.5 B primary health financing platform
Biospectrum Asia
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September 23, 2024
Execution is starting under the new Health Impact Investment Platform on the first country health investment plans turning original commitment into operational reality. The landmark partnership between Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs), the...
WHO, Multilateral Development Banks Ink USD 1.5 Billion Primary Health Financing Deal To Boost Health in Low and Middle Income Countries
Latestly
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September 24, 2024
New Delhi, September 24: In a significant move to boost health in low and middle income countries, the World Health Organization (WHO) and multilateral development banks (MDBs) have launched a $1.5 billion primary health financing platform in 15...
Africa Spain Summit: symbol of the shared desire to build a renewed, ambitious and supportive partnership between Africa and Spain
Atalayar
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July 8, 2025
The Moroccan Embassy in Madrid organised a meeting with guests at the 3rd edition of the Africa Spain Summit held this year in Madrid, with Ambassador Karima Benyaich taking centre stage. The event was organised by One Africa Forums, an...
Trump hosts West African leaders as the region reels from sweeping US aid cuts
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution - Georgia
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The White House said “this discussion and lunch dialogue with African heads of state was arranged because President Trump believes that African countries offer incredible commercial opportunities which benefit both the American people and our...
West African Postgraduate College of Environmental Health ho...
Modern Ghana
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The 8th annual scientific conference of the West African Postgraduate College of Environmental Health (WAPCEH) has ended with the conferment of college honorary awards on the three outstanding personalities who have over the years promoted the...
West African Postgraduate College of Environmental Health Gh...
Modern Ghana
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The West African Postgraduate College of Environmental Health (WAPCEH) Ghana Chapter has elected new executives to serve for a two-year term from September 2024 to September 2026. The new executives who are all fellows of the WAPCEH are: National...
Alert issued as vaccine for Brit travellers for lethal infection 'out of stock in UK'
The Mirror
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June 30, 2025
The vaccine is expected to be out of stock for a number of weeks, Foreign Office website Travel Health Pro today reported Holidaymakers have been alerted to a disruption in the supply of a crucial vaccine, which is expected to be 'unavailable' for...
Tetanus Cases in Mogadishu-Somalia: A Tragic Disease Despite the Existence of a Century-Old Safe and Efficient Tetanus Vaccine
Dove Medical Press
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September 3, 2024
Introduction The neurotoxin generated by Clostridium tetani (C. tetani), which is present in soil, dust, or animal feces, causes tetanus, an infection marked by generalized hypertonia that presents as excruciating jaw and neck muscle spasms.1–3...