Category : Search result: Africa health


South African Ambassador Found Dead in Paris

South Africa's ambassador to France, Mphakama Mbete, has been discovered deceased at his official Paris home, prompting investigations by French authorities and diplomatic responses from Pretoria.

Trump Admin Withheld Ebola Aid from Africa

In a controversial last-minute move, the Trump administration withheld millions in Ebola crisis funding from West Africa, raising alarms about future pandemic preparedness and US global health leadership.

South Africa Battles New COVID Surge From JN.1 Variant

South Africa faces a dramatic resurgence of COVID-19 cases driven by the JN.1 variant, with hospitalisations soaring in Gauteng and Western Cape provinces. Health officials issue urgent warnings as the country grapples with its fourth major wave.

Ebola Outbreak Surges in Congo Amid Pandemic Lockdown

As the world battles Covid-19, a new Ebola crisis explodes in the Congo. Lockdown measures are hindering the fight, causing deaths to surge. Health officials sound the alarm on a potential dual-pandemic catastrophe.

New 'Super Mosquito' Threatens Malaria Surge in Africa

A highly efficient malaria-carrying mosquito species, Anopheles funestus, is rapidly spreading across Africa, threatening to undermine decades of progress in disease control and posing a grave new health challenge.

West African Nations Forge Historic Cooperation Pact

In a landmark move for regional stability, Ghana, Senegal, and The Gambia have signed a pivotal cooperation agreement covering security, economic development, and cross-border collaboration, signalling a new era of West African diplomacy.

UK Aid Cuts Fuel Deadly Malaria Surge in Africa

A damning report reveals how UK government aid cuts have dismantled a flagship anti-malaria programme, leading to a devastating rise in deaths across Africa and threatening a global health crisis.

Trump Slashes Vital US Health Aid to Africa

The Trump administration has made a drastic cut to US health aid for Africa, pulling millions from critical programmes fighting AIDS, malaria, and other diseases, a move experts warn will have devastating consequences.

Bethell stars as England crush South Africa in ODI

England's young guns, led by a spectacular 88 from Jacob Bethell, secured a dominant 157-run victory over South Africa in the second ODI at Lord's, leveling the series in emphatic fashion.

Tanzania Trains Rats & Dogs to Sniff Out Diseases

Discover how Tanzania is training an elite squad of giant rats and dogs to detect diseases like tuberculosis and COVID-19 with astonishing accuracy, revolutionising public health in Africa.

The African Kingdom That's Colder Than London

Forget everything you thought you knew about Africa. Tucked away in the mountains, the Kingdom of Lesotho offers a stunning, cool climate, epic adventures, and a unique cultural experience unlike any other on the continent.

Elderly with dementia branded 'witches' in Africa

A harrowing investigation reveals how a lack of dementia awareness in Nigeria and Uganda is leading to the brutal ostracisation of elderly people, falsely accused of witchcraft and abandoned by their families.

Trump Aid Cuts Force Botswana Health Emergency

Botswana declares national health emergency as US aid cuts under Trump administration cripple critical HIV/AIDS and malaria prevention efforts, risking catastrophic public health consequences.

26 Dead in Horrific South Africa Bus Crash

A bus carrying 46 passengers has crashed and rolled down an embankment in South Africa's Limpopo province, resulting in a catastrophic death toll of 26 and leaving dozens more injured. The devastating incident occurred on the R518 road near Mokopane.

Boko Haram kills 40 farmers in Nigeria's Borno State

In a devastating new attack, Boko Haram militants have killed at least 40 farmers in Nigeria's restive Borno State, highlighting the ongoing security crisis in the region despite government claims of control.

Kenya's Anime Convention Scene: Cosplay Culture Thrives

Discover how Nairobi's vibrant Comic Con Kenya is breaking cultural barriers, bringing together thousands of anime and manga enthusiasts in a spectacular celebration of Japanese pop culture and African creativity.

Trump Aid Cuts Linked to Soaring Maternal Deaths in Africa

New research exposes the devastating impact of Trump-era aid cuts, linking the expanded 'Mexico City Policy' to a dramatic 31% increase in maternal mortality across sub-Saharan African nations reliant on US health funding.

Page 1 of 4