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 […]
For the last two years, the terms ‘Africa’, ‘manufacturing’, and ‘medical commodities’, especially vaccines, have been discussed at length by different stakeholders. Most conversations have been around and/or about the disease burden, supply versus demand of medical commodities and the […]
In healthcare systems, digital health solutions have the potential to facilitate substantial developments in the quality and delivery of services. For instance, with the COVID-19 pandemic, healthcare delivery has deviated from regular face-to-face methods to remotely accessed methods [1]. Digital […]
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 […]
According to UNAIDS, sexual transmission accounts for over 90% of all new HIV infections worldwide; and evidence shows that women continue to bear the brunt of the HIV epidemic. Globally, young women are twice as likely to acquire HIV as […]
Despite advances in pre and post-natal healthcare, maternal mortality remains at unacceptable levels and renders a heavy burden on the world’s economies and health systems. In 2017, there were about 295,000 reported deaths due to complications in pregnancy and childbirth […]
As of March 2022, Africa had a population of approximately 1.4 billion people. The health needs of this population are massive, and they are increasing by the day. Unfortunately, local manufacturing of medical commodities in Africa is not growing at […]
Mothers and children are the major building block for the continuance of humanity. It is therefore critical that governments and other stakeholders across the African continent collaboratively develop and implement policies and investment strategies whose primary focus is to bolster […]
Governments across Africa provide a pre-specified set of healthcare services to a distinct population using a pool of funds as part of a “benefits package.” However, comprehensive cancer services are not provided by any country in the region, and effective […]
Policy harmonisation and collaboration amongst governments will play an important role in the ability of African countries to achieve UHC goals. Many African countries are already making progress towards UHC, however, the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the availability and the […]
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