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Africa’s hidden stillbirth crisis: new report exposes major policy and data gaps
23 Nov 2025 03:35 GMT
… of stillbirths in Africa is staggering. Africa accounts for half … strengthening, such as Kenya, Rwanda and Uganda. These countries … of African countries now include stillbirths in their national health … timely, quality care during pregnancy and at birth. But …
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Time to deliver on Africa’s climate finance promises
22 Nov 2025 06:23 GMT
… Ajagbe, Regional Managing Director Africa, The Nature Conservancy (TNC) … Farmers watch their once-fertile land turn to dust, … and action remains wide. Africans have voiced their expectation … and funding education and health services. The Project Finance …
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WHO Warns of “Silent Pandemic” as Rwanda Confronts Rise in Antimicrobial Resistance
22 Nov 2025 04:35 GMT
… and patterns that mirror East Africa’s regional resistance levels, … , pointing to widespread self-medication and weak communication between clinicians … of national health progress.
Dr. Lisine Tuyisenge, General Secretary Rwanda Paediatric Association ( …
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Rwanda Sounds the Alarm as Drug-Resistant Infections Surge, Threatening Children Most
22 Nov 2025 00:21 GMT
… already undermining health systems, endangering children, and threatening decades of medical progress … convened by the Rwanda Biomedical Centre (RBC), the Rwanda Paediatric Association, and partners … linked to AMR, with Africa carrying one of the heaviest …
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Rwanda ends eight-year ban on South African meat, agricultural imports
21 Nov 2025 22:08 GMT
… , poses serious risks, especially to pregnant women, newborns, the elderly, and … ban followed comprehensive health inspections that confirmed South Africa is currently free … continued growth in trade with African markets.
Rwanda, like many nations in …
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Refugees and Asylees: Recent Changes in Access to Health Coverage and Other Assistance
21 Nov 2025 19:24 GMT
… America, Asia, and Central Africa. In fiscal year (FY … Democratic Republic of the Congo (30%), Syria (18% … federally funded health coverage such as Medicaid and the … pregnant people.
Implementation dates for the eligibility restrictions vary by program. Medicaid …
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Cameroon’s Critical Shortage of Incubators Puts Thousands of Newborns at Risk
21 Nov 2025 16:09 GMT
… launched a Parliamentary Caucus on Health Financing to push for increased … the African Children’s Healthcare Fund is working to build Cameroon’s … first dedicated paediatric hospital, which would …
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Merck Foundation Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and The Gambia First Lady welcomed First Ladies of Africa, Ministers and participants at 12th Africa Asia Luminary 2025
20 Nov 2025 07:21 GMT
… The First Ladies of Burundi, Central Africa, Liberia, Nigeria, … on training in Fertility and Embryology, as well … Respiratory Care, Acute medicine, Infectious Diseases, Neonatal … African TV Program “Our Africa by Merck Foundation” addressing Social and Health …
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From civilisation to re-civilisation: Africa’s pathway to leadership in the global Intelligence Economy
19 Nov 2025 15:11 GMT
… cosmic patterns. Ancient Africans recognised that humanity … governance is therefore central. Africa must protect its … African adaptations include medical systems that merge AI diagnostics with spiritual health … Ghana, Rwanda, and South Africa, Africa can become …
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Free cancer treatment for all — and 5 other ideas to transform global health
19 Nov 2025 15:38 GMT
… , education, and access to medical care are all basic needs … tech portable ultrasound devices, contraceptive patches that could be a … the Ebola outbreak in West Africa.” — Shayna Korol, Future … . In just three months, Rwandan health officials — led by Sabin …