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Senegal becomes ninth African country to eliminate trachoma
Medical News
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July 15, 2025
The World Health Organization (WHO) has validated Senegal as having eliminated trachoma as a public health problem. Senegal becomes the ninth country in WHO's African Region to have achieved this feat. "I commend Senegal for freeing its population...
Chinese medical team donates surgery instruments to Mozambican hospital
Xinhua News Agency
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The 25th batch of the Chinese medical team in Mozambique holds a donation ceremony at Maputo Central Hospital in Maputo, Mozambique, July 10, 2025. The 25th batch of the Chinese medical team in Mozambique has donated medical equipment and supplies...
Burundi eliminates trachoma and sets example for disease control in Africa
Medical News
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July 11, 2025
The World Health Organization (WHO) has validated Burundi as having eliminated trachoma as a public health problem, making it the eighth country in WHO's African Region to reach this important milestone. Trachoma is also the first neglected...
8 African countries battling massive humanitarian crises with little global attention
Business Insider Africa
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July 15, 2025
The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) 2024 report shows eight African countries face some of the world’s most overlooked humanitarian crises, driven by conflict, climate shocks, and displacement, yet met with limited funding, media coverage, and...
Patriots donate K2.5 billion medical supplies to Mchinji
The Nation Malawi
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July 11, 2025
The Patriots have donated medical equipment and supplies worth K2.5 billion to Mchinji District Hospital to enhance the delivery of healthcare services. The equipment includes beds for intensive care unit, maternity and emergency gear, surgical...
South African doctor offers ‘pay what you can’ healthcare for all
Cape Town ETC
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July 10, 2025
In a world where quality healthcare often comes at a steep price, one South African doctor is breaking barriers and offering hope to those in need. Dr Paulo de Valdoleiros, popularly known as the Walk-In Doctor, opened a groundbreaking clinic in...
Mozambique urges for global financial reform
MENAFN
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Mozambique has voiced support for working with Russia and other partners to help establish a new global financial system that fosters economic growth in Africa. The call was made by Mozambique’s Minister of Planning and Development, Salim...
Saudi Arabia lifesaving date shipment to feed 100,000 conflict affected Mozambicans
World Food Programme
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MAPUTO - The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSrelief), in partnership with the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), has delivered 23 metric tonnes of premium Saudi dates to support more than 100,000 vulnerable women,...
Challenges to Accessing and Utilizing Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights Services in Rwanda
Dove Medical Press
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July 9, 2025
Introduction Adolescents, defined according to the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations, are individuals aged between 10 and 19 years.1 It is a period of transition from childhood to adulthood, marked by significant and rapid...
Why Kenya will roll out injectable HIV preventive drug next year
The Standard
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Director General for Health in the Ministry of Health Dr Patrick Amoth at Afya House on April 1, 2025. [Standard, Kanyiri Wahito] Kenya will begin rolling out Lenacapavir, a World Health Organisation-approved HIV preventive drug, in 2026 to allow...
Understanding the political economy of reforming global health initiatives – insights from global and country levels
Globalization and Health
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July 9, 2025
Actors There has been a significant increase in the number and diversity of actors within the global health ecosystem [26]. Whilst 30 years ago, it comprised primarily of bilateral and multilateral arrangements between nation-states, it is now a...
Making NCD care more accessible in rural Mozambique
PATH
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Along Mozambique’s Indian Ocean coast, where Inharrime District meets the sea in Inhambane Province, health care decisions have long meant impossible choices. Families scattered across this coastal region—connected by dusty roads that wind between...
GLOBALink | Crossing mountains and seas: Chinese medical team in Mozambique
Xinhua News Agency
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During the 50 years since the establishment of diplomatic ties, China-Mozambique cooperation has improved livelihoods and development of the African country. Here are stories of the 25th Chinese medical team helping Mozambicans. #GLOBALink
Reinildo Mandava Sunderland transfer latest after ex-Atletico Madrid defender's medical update
Chronicle Live
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July 8, 2025
Sunderland are closing in on another major summer signing ahead of their first pre-season friendly this weekend. Former Atletico Madrid defender Reinildo Mandava has passed his medical in the Spanish capital head of a move to Wearside. That's...
Botswana mulls new FMD control zones
Sunday Standard
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July 15, 2025
The Ministry of Agriculture is exploring the possibility of splitting existing Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) zones to improve disease management and containment. Dr. Odireleng Thololwane, Chief Veterinary Officer at the Department of Veterinary...
Novartis Receives Approval For First Malaria Medicine For Newborn Babies And Young Infants
MENAFN
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN- GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) Coartem® (artemether-lumefantrine) Baby becomes first malaria treatment approved for newborn babies and young infants Rapid approvals in eight African countries now expected under a special global health scheme run...
Samora Machel’s vision for Mozambique didn’t survive: what h...
Modern Ghana
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Samora Moisés Machel, the first president of independent Mozambique, was born in 1933 in Gaza province, in the south of the country. He died in an unexplained plane crash on 19 October 1986, in Mbuzini, South Africa. Authoritarian and popular,...
Samora Machel’s vision for Mozambique didn’t survive: what has taken its place?
The Conversation
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July 7, 2025
Samora Moisés Machel, the first president of independent Mozambique, was born in 1933 in Gaza province, in the south of the country. He died in an unexplained plane crash on 19 October 1986, in Mbuzini, South Africa. Authoritarian and popular,...
Letters to the Editor: The 'lived experience expertise' of survivors is invaluable
Irish Examiner
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July 14, 2025
My gratitude to Mark and David Ryan is in equal measure to my deep respect for what they have achieved. Over the past 30 years, numerous similar inquiries have been carried out. Academic, clinical, and legal expertise has been an important part of...
Reinildo Mandava undergoes Sunderland medical in Madrid ahead of two-year deal – reports
Sunderland Echo
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July 7, 2025
Experienced left-back set to become key part of Régis Le Bris’ Premier League rebuild with medical underway Sunderland are set to complete the signing of Reinildo Mandava, with the former Atlético Madrid defender undergoing a medical in Madrid...