Health

As the African vaccine independence drive gains momentum, European countries want to play a bigger role-They lead the launch of a financing vehicle out of Africa and make the bulk of the funding commitment. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | As Africa races to be more independent in vaccine production, …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF) is considering lifting the Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) quarantine on livestock. On February 28th, the Ministry imposed quarantine restrictions in Kampala following an outbreak of FMD in Kabowa, Rubaga Division. Subsequently, the disease spread …

African-led health tech has improved the lives of millions of patients. But systemic change in global health procurement is needed to support local innovations ANALYSIS | AGENCIES | In a remote village in Rwanda, a life-saving medicine delivery takes place. A drone, operated by Zipline; an American company that designs, manufactures, …

Drug trial shows injection twice a year is 100% effective against infection ANALYSIS | LINDA-GAIL BEKKER | A large clinical trial in South Africa and Uganda has shown that a twice-yearly injection of a new pre-exposure prophylaxis drug gives young women total protection from HIV infection. The trial tested whether …

LUSAKA, Zambia | Xinhua | Zambia has experienced a rise in COVID-19 cases following the recent cold season in the country, health authorities said on Monday. Minister of Health Sylvia Masebo told a press briefing that about 3,070 tests were conducted between May and June, out of which 2.4 percent …

Tororo, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A severe shortage of rabies vaccines has hit government health facilities in Eastern Uganda amidst a surge in the number of people bitten by suspected rabid animals. A survey conducted in Tororo, Busia, and Namayingo districts revealed significant shortages of rabies vaccines, leaving many …

Country had a shortage of 190,000 health workers in 2022 Kampala, Uganda | RONALD MUSOKE | The government must strengthen its governance, stewardship, and financing structures to ensure that the training, recruitment and retention of the country’s health workforce is informed by the health needs of Ugandans. The country’s resources must …

HELSINKI | Xinhua | A new Finnish study shows that even a 30-minute exercise can increase the proportion of tumor-killing white blood cells in breast cancer patients’ bloodstream. According to a press release published by the University of Turku on Wednesday, twenty breast cancer patients who had just been diagnosed …

Study finds pesticides and other toxic chemicals in synthetic hair ANALYSIS | NWANNE DIKE IJERE | Well-groomed hair is a symbol of beauty for many black African women. Natural hair requires special care and attention, though, which can be time consuming. Wigs (human or synthetic hair), weave-ons and other artificial hair …

Here’s how walking even a short distance can help ANALYSIS | AGENCIES | Got recurring back pain? A new study suggests that you may be able to “walk it off.” In their findings published in the journal The Lancet, researchers said adults who had a history of lower-back pain who walked …