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Ghana Tightens Ebola Screening at Borders

Ghana has introduced mandatory health screening, contact tracing and 21-day monitoring for travellers arriving from Ebola-affected countries as part of measures to prevent the deadly disease from entering the country. Ghana’s Health Minister has confirmed that there are currently no reported Ebola

November 4, 2026

Health·Travel·World

South Africa Bus Crash Kills 45 Easter Pilgrims, Transport Ministry Says

A bus crash in South Africa’s northern province of Limpopo resulted in 45 deaths and one serious injury, South Africa’s Department of Transport said. The driver lost control and collided with barriers on a bridge near Mamatlakala, causing the bus to go

March 29, 2024

Health·World

Uganda Civil Servants Told To Exercise Weekly

The Ugandan government has instructed all civil servants to spend two hours a week doing physical exercise to keep them fit and healthy. The directive was shared in a letter to government agencies from the head of public service, Lucy Nakyobe, who

March 28, 2024

Business·Health·Tanzania

New Fertiliser To Boost Smallholder Farmers’ Productivity

The Tanzania Commission for Science and Technology (COSTECH) 400m/- worth research project on new fertiliser is set to improve soil productivity and livelihoods of smallholder farmers in the country. According to a researcher from the Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA) Department of

March 28, 2024

Health·World

Malawi Declares State of Disaster Over Severe Drought

The southern African nation of Malawi has declared a state of disaster over drought in 23 of its 28 districts and the president says it urgently needs more than $200 million in humanitarian assistance, less than a month after Neighboring Zambia also

March 26, 2024

Health·Opinion·Tanzania·World

Call for Government Action on Mental Health and Productivity

In recent years, mental health has emerged as a significant concern affecting individuals across the globe. From stress and anxiety to more severe conditions like depression and bipolar disorder, the impact of mental health challenges is being felt by a growing number

March 25, 2024

Health·Politics·Tanzania

Veep Mpango Threatens to Resign Over Water Shortage

Tanzania’s Vice-President Philip Mpango has threatened to resign over a prolonged water shortage affecting residents from the northern Mwanga district. Mr Mpango on Thursday accused contractors working on a major project aimed at supplying water in the region of taking too long

March 23, 2024

Health·World

Russia To Launch Major Medical Support Network With Ethiopia

Russia has launched a pilot social project in Ethiopia involving the construction of approximately 2,000 health posts, as well as training for specialists. On March 20, the Russian “Heroes” Charitable Foundation for Medical Staff Assistance, Ethiopian Bonga University, and the Russian Pan-African PPP Development

March 22, 2024

Health·World

Catastrophe Looms As Kenya’s Health Sector Suffers Crisis After Crisis

Kenya is teetering on the brink of a health catastrophe as doctors in public facilities have laid down their tools demanding better working conditions, implementation of the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), posting of medical interns and medical cover. Patients once assured of care

March 21, 2024

Health·Politics·Swahili News·Tanzania

LAAC Yatia Shaka Ubadhilifu Wa Fedha Ujenzi Wa Hospitali Rombo

Kaimu Mwenyekiti wa Kamati ya LAAC Mhe. Ester Bulaya (Mb)amesema kuwa Kamati haijaridhishwa na usimamizi wa ujenzi wa hospitali ya Wilaya Rombo na dalili zinaonesha waziwazi kuna ubadhirifu wa fedha,hayo yamejiri baada ya wajumbe wa kamati kukagua mradi huo. Mhe.Bulaya amesema lengo

March 21, 2024

Health·World

Gambian lawmakers postpone debate to overturn FGM ban

An attempt to repeal a 2015 ban on female genital cutting in Gambia was sent for further committee discussions by lawmakers on Monday. The legislation was referred to a national committee for further debate and could return to a vote in the

March 20, 2024

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