Cancer is the third leading cause of death in Kenya and causes over 27,000 deaths each year (Globocan, 2020). This is despite 30-50% of cancers being preventable through vaccination, risk reduction, screening and early detection which would markedly reduce the […]
Medical professionals spend hundreds, if not thousands, of hours in pre-clinical and clinical settings prior to joining the workforce. While this is vital, we noticed that many are not aware of the wider health ecosystem in which they operate in […]
Infectious diseases, also known as communicable diseases, are diseases caused by pathogenic microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites. Some of these diseases can easily be spread from one individual to another, directly or indirectly. The major infectious diseases […]
25th September was chosen as the date for World Pharmacists Day as a memorial of the formation of the International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) which occurred on the same day in 1912. FIP is the global body that represents pharmacists and […]
On 12th August 2022, the world commemorated International Youth Day (IYD). The day’s main aim is to highlight issues affecting the youth as well as acknowledge their role in society and celebrate their advocacy efforts. This year’s theme was on […]
World Vitiligo Day is celebrated annually on the 25th of June 2022, to not only create awareness but to also recognize the social neglect, bullying, psychological trauma, and disability of those affected by vitiligo. Recognition of this day started as […]
As countries in the African region intensify efforts to control the COVID-19 pandemic, health systems are being challenged. The consequential disruption of services on the already overstretched health systems, and the deviation of resources from essential sexual and reproductive health […]
A robust infrastructure which supports connectivity from the healthcare provider to the homestead can transform how, when, and where primary healthcare in Africa is delivered. It is a tool to bridge the gap between healthcare provider and patient and can […]
On 8th April 2021, Africa Health Business held a discussion on Africa’s readiness for the COVID-19 vaccine, with participants representing Ethiopia’s Ministry of Health, COVAX, the Africa CDC, BroadReach, Astral Aviation and Amref. The experts on the panel gave a […]
Meticulous planning is key to ensuring the COVID-19 vaccines reach all priority groups, wherever they are, in every single African country. Ms. Kaushal Shah This article looks at: Challenges in vaccine access, procurement, financing, delivery and uptake Public-private partnerships and […]
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