On Monday, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced that Namibia has become the inaugural African nation and the first high-burden country globally to achieve a significant milestone in eliminating the transmission of both HIV and viral hepatitis B from mother to child. The World Health Organization noted that eastern and southern Africa collectively bear over […]
Somalia is the latest African country to ban single-use plastics, potentially boosting the growing campaign to limit the use of non-biodegradable packaging material in the war against global warming. A decree was issued on Thursday by the Environment and Climate Change Ministry which indicated that the country will stop single-use plastics from June 30, 2024, […]
Mr. Ibu, whose real name is John Okafor, is a popular Nigerian actor and comedian. Born on October 17, 1961, he gained fame for his comedic roles in Nollywood films. Mr. Ibu’s career took off in the late 90s, and he quickly became known for his humorous style and unique acting. His stage name “Ibu” […]
A campaign to vaccinate against Oral Cholera Virus (OCV) has been launched in Zimbabwe, with a target population of one year and older. The World Health Organization (WHO) and UNICEF are working together on this project. The launch was held on Monday in Kuwadzana, a severely impacted Harare suburb. According to Health Minister Douglas Mombeshora, […]
A significant advancement in the ongoing fight against malaria will soon be achieved when Cameroon introduces a new vaccination for children. As the doses are distributed throughout Africa, Cameroon will be the first nation to regularly administer the new malaria vaccine to children. Officials praised the campaign, which is set to begin on Monday, as […]
The Fifth Mediterranean Water Forum, which is scheduled to be held from 5-7 February 2024, is a crucial event co-organized by the Tunisian Government, the Mediterranean Water Institute (IME), and the Union for the Mediterranean (UfM). The forum will revolve around the theme “together for a shared water sobriety,” which will emphasize the need for […]
Quickly responding to the rampant measles outbreaks, the Ethiopian Public Health Institute (EPHI), with support from the World Health Organization (WHO) and UNICEF, recently launched a comprehensive vaccination campaign across 58 impacted districts in Ethiopia. The initiative, which commenced on December 29, 2023, is expected to extend until mid-January 2024. The primary target of this […]
In Monaco on Monday evening, the International Athletics Federation (World Athletics) deviated from its tradition of naming one male and one female “Athlete of the Year” and instead honored six exceptional athletes for their outstanding performances across various categories. Among the recipients, Kenyan middle-distance runner Faith Kipyegon, aged 29, earned recognition in the “track” category. […]
Monmouthshire-based Hive Mind Mead & Brew Co has launched a new mead made with Zambian honey in collaboration with the charity Bees for Development. Prepared to the same recipe as Hive Mind’s Traditional Mead, which recently won the Great Taste Golden Fork award for Wales, the new mead uses organic Zambian Forest honey, giving the […]
Kenyan children are now receiving the world’s first WHO-recommended malaria vaccine, RTS,S as part of the Malaria Vaccine Implementation Programme. This groundbreaking initiative has expanded with the delivery of 331,200 doses to Yaoundé, Cameroon, marking a significant step in the broader vaccination efforts across high-risk areas in Africa. Malaria remains a formidable threat, claiming the […]
