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Nigeria Embarks on First Nationwide Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Survey

Nigeria has formally launched its first nationally representative survey on antimicrobial resistance (AMR), signalling a significant escalation in the country’s efforts to confront a growing global threat. The initiative, backed.

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Akdital’s Gulf Move Strengthens Morocco’s Global Healthcare Influence in Africa

The largest private healthcare provider, Akdital Holding, recently announced a bold $1.6 billion expansion into Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. This was not just another business decision but.

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Is Africa’s Continental Cholera Preparedness Plan Holding Up?

Across Africa, the year 2025 has witnessed an alarming resurgence of cholera, with the Africa CDC reporting over 300,000 suspected cases and more than 7,000 deaths. This marks what the.

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Africa CDC Strengthens Frontlines in the Fight Against Cholera

Africa is confronting one of its most severe cholera crises in a quarter of a century. In 2025 alone, the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has.

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Kenya Legalises Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART): What the New Law Means

The National Assembly’s passage of the Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) Bill, 2022, marks a defining moment for reproductive health policy in Kenya. The legislation, completed in the House, sets out.

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World Diabetes Day 2025: Africa and the Rising Tide of Diabetes — Why Every Life Stage Matters

“How many more lives must be lost before we recognise diabetes as the silent emergency reshaping Africa’s future?” — Dr. Matshidiso Moeti, Former WHO Regional Director for Africa   As.

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Why Africa Must Tackle the $12 Billion Loss in GDP Due to Malaria

While Africa is home to some of the world’s most dynamic and rapidly growing economies, malaria remains a persistent challenge. A handful of countries have successfully eliminated the disease, with.

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Morocco Doubles Down on Human Capital with $15 Billion Health and Education Push

Morocco’s finance ministry has submitted a 2026 draft budget totalling 761.3 billion dirhams ($83 billion), a 5.5% increase from last year, marking one of the most expansive fiscal plans in.

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World Mental Health Day: Empowering African Communities through Psychosocial Support

“Mental health support is not a secondary need in emergencies — it is lifesaving and must be integrated into every humanitarian response.”— Dr. Matshidiso Moeti, Former WHO Regional Director for.

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