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 […]
Leadership & Governance
The outbreak of the Monkeypox virus has once again exposed Africa’s vulnerability in access to vaccines, vital drugs, and health technologies. During the COVID-19 pandemic and the subsequent global COVID-19 vaccine roll-out, it was evident that the exercise was not […]
If one is looking for a simple analogy that explains the importance of the World Health Organization’s (WHO) World Health Assembly (WHA) then this will be it. The WHA is the main decision body of the WHO comprising of representatives […]
World Sickle Cell Day is observed annually on 19th of June to increase public knowledge and awareness on sickle cell disease and the associated challenges that results to patients and their families. It was established in 2008 at the United […]
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 […]
On the international day of action for women’s health 2022, health and non-health sectors from all parts of the world have joined efforts to commemorate the International Day of Action for Women’s Health, which is also called the International Women’s […]
We know that women are the foundation of a healthier world, and that gender equity is critical to ensure women’s health and prosperity. Women in Africa represent slightly over 50% of the continent’s human resources and so women’s health has […]
It is clear that the stresses on Sub-Saharan women as they go through life are intense, even in the most traditional societies. In the many parts of the region where disruption, famine, war, and forced migration prevail, the pressures are […]
People in Africa are living longer than ever before. The region continues to face a burden of persistent infectious diseases, while the prevalence of risk factors for chronic diseases is also on the increase. For elderly women, age and gender […]
We have chosen to put a spotlight on women’s health in Africa as we believe more needs to be done to advance women’s health on the continent. Women in Africa are the pillars of their families and communities. They serve […]
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