Ghana to Lead West African Evaluation of Malaria-Free Mosquito Technology
ACCRA, GHANA — Ghana will lead West Africa in assessing Ghana malaria-free mosquito technology, including gene-drive and genetically modified mosquitoes, so that […]
Ghana Anaesthetists Threaten Nationwide Withdrawal of Services From 1 December
ACCRA, GHANA — Ghana’s Certified Registered Anaesthetists have issued a Ghana anaesthetists strike threat, warning that they will withdraw anaesthesia services nationwide from […]
Kenyan Doctors Issue Strike Notice to 17 Counties Over Pay Deal
NAIROBI, KENYA — The Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU) has issued a KMPDU doctors strike notice to 17 county […]
NACCIMA Honours NAFDAC DG Adeyeye for Regulatory Reforms and Fake Drug Fight
LAGOS, NIGERIA — The Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA) has honoured Mojisola Adeyeye for NAFDAC DG regulatory […]
Nigeria Accounts for a Quarter of Global Maternal Deaths, UN Says
ABUJA, NIGERIA — Nigeria accounts for at least 25 per cent of maternal deaths recorded worldwide, and one in 22 Nigerian women […]
Lagos HIV Survey Finds Treatment Gains but Large Testing Gap
LAGOS, NIGERIA — Only 58.3 per cent of people living with HIV in Lagos know their status, according to the Lagos HIV impact […]
Reps Propose Licence Withdrawal for Hospitals That Delay Emergency Care
ABUJA, NIGERIA — The House of Representatives has advanced a bill that proposes fines, licence suspension and licence withdrawal for hospitals that delay […]
Senate Proposes Jail Term for Hospitals That Delay Emergency Treatment
ABUJA, NIGERIA — Nigeria’s Senate has passed for second reading a Senate emergency treatment bill that would punish hospitals and health workers who […]
South African Women Want Menopause Answers, Not Old Granny Labels
JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA — Many South African women go through menopause without information or care, and researchers and doctors say better access to […]
South Africa Mpox Cases Climb to 26 as Donated Vaccines Wait
CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA — South Africa mpox cases have risen to 26 this year, with 20 recorded since August, and the […]
Ghana AIDS Commission Urges Use of Free HIV Self-Test Kits
ACCRA, GHANA — The Ghana AIDS Commission (GAC) has urged Ghanaians to use free HIV self-test kits to learn their status and seek […]
Ghana Orders 21-Day Monitoring for Travellers From Ebola-Affected Countries
ACCRA, GHANA — Ghana’s Ministry of Health has introduced Ghana Ebola traveller monitoring for up to 21 days for passengers arriving from […]