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Kenyan Health Leader’s Family Seeks Emergency Assistance

The family of Dr. George Rae, a respected Kenyan medical professional and former chief executive of a leading national referral and teaching hospital, has issued an urgent public appeal for financial support to clear a large medical bill incurred during his final

December 30, 2025

Health·Tanzania·World

MUHAS student to represent Tanzania in global competition

A STUDENT from Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences (MUHAS), Franc Mussa, has emerged a top student entrepreneur in the Global Student Entrepreneur Awards (GSEA). He emerged the winner of the Tanzania 2023/24 GSEA competition, securing the top position in the

January 22, 2024

Health·World

More than 90 dead after fierce US winter storms

More than 90 weather-related deaths have been recorded across the US after the country was pummelled by ferocious winter storms for the past week. The deaths include at least 25 in Tennessee and 16 in Oregon, which remains under a state

January 22, 2024

Health·World

Zambia’s Cholera outbreak claim more than 400 deaths and infected 10,00

Zambia is reeling from a major cholera oubreak that has killed more than 400 people and infected more than 10,000, leading authorities to order schools across the country to remain shut after the end-of-year holidays. A large soccer stadium in the

January 22, 2024

Health·World

UN appeals for urgent funding to battle drought in Ethiopia

The UN’s humanitarian agency says it is concerned by the worsening drought in Ethiopia and needs more funds to step up its response efforts. The United Nations today stepped up its efforts to mitigate the effects of the worst drought to strike

January 18, 2024

Health·World

Zambia authorities begin vaccination against cholera

Zambia has commenced the administration of the oral cholera vaccine. On Tuesday authorities rolled out some doses in in Matero township, one of the most affected compounds of Lusaka, the country’s capital. The countrywide cholera outbreak has so far killed 363 people,

January 18, 2024

Health·Tanzania

Number of cholera patients reaches 14 in Bukoba Municipality

Bukoba District Commissioner Erasto Sima has said 14 patients have been confirmed to have contracted cholera in Bukoba Municipality, with one reported death, so far. He appealed to citizens to take precautionary measures, including washing hands with soap, before taking any meal

January 16, 2024

Health·Tanzania

Mwanza declares outbreak of cholera

Mwanza regional authorities have declared the outbreak of cholera disease as 28 people confirmed to contract the disease. Mwanza Regional Commissioner (RC) Mr Amos Makalla said announced here on Wednesday when speaking at a technical meeting with health stakeholders. The meeting was

January 13, 2024

Health·World

Cape Verde reaches malaria-free status

A sub-Saharan African nation has been declared malaria-free for the first time in 50 years. The World Health Organization (WHO) has certified Cape Verde as a malaria-free country, marking a significant achievement in global health. With this announcement, Cape Verde joins the

January 13, 2024

Health·World

Uganda to destroy expired Covid vaccines worth $7m

More than 5.6 million doses of Covid-19 vaccines bought on loan by the Ugandan government have expired, an audit report has said. The vaccines are valued at 28.1bn Ugandan shillings ($7.3m) and were purchased using a World Bank loan. Authorities say the

January 10, 2024

Health·World

Rwanda recalls Kenyan drug over safety concerns

Health authorities in Rwanda have recalled batches of antifungal tablets made in Kenya over safety concerns. The Rwanda Food and Drugs Authority (RFDA) has directed importers to return all batches of 200mg Fluconazole tablets manufactured by the Kenyan company Universal Corporation. Retailers

January 5, 2024

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