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Namibia and Angola Health Officials Convene to Enhance Disease Prevention Collaboration

RUNDU — Health officials from Namibia's Kavango West and Kavango East regions met with their counterparts from Angola's Cuando Cubango province in Rundu on Monday. This three-day gathering focuses on strengthening cross-border efforts to control infec...

Cancer Survivors Support Group Launched In Nandi

Nandi County Government has launched a cancer survivors support group where residents will be sharing their personal experiences. Over 128 survivors who converged at Kapsabet County Referral Hospital during the launch of the program said the support ...

WHO Provides Burkina Faso with 194 Million FCFA in Medical Equipment to Combat Dengue

OUAGADOUGOU — In a significant boost to Burkina Faso's healthcare capabilities, the World Health Organization (WHO) has donated medical equipment and supplies valued at over 194 million FCFA to the Ministry of Health. This donation is aimed at enhanci...

Mass Malaria Vaccination Campaign to Begin in Sissili for Young Children

SISSILI — A major health initiative is set to commence in the Léo health district, Sissili, where 12,285 children aged five months will receive their first dose of the malaria vaccine from June 28 to July 1, 2024. The campaign is part of a broader eff...

National Sports Week Kicks Off in Fada N’Gourma with Emphasis on Inclusivity and Health

FADA N'GOURMA — The Eastern region's Governor, Ram Joseph Kafando, inaugurated the National Sports for All Week on Thursday, June 20, 2024, starting with a popular race that involved both the Defense and Security Forces (FDS) and local residents. Ac...

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Focuses on Boosting Ethiopia’s Domestic Medical Production

ADDIS ABABA — Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has emphasized the Ethiopian government's commitment to enhancing the domestic production of medical supplies and medicines. During the inauguration of the Domestic Medical Supplies Production and Innovation Exh...

Ganzourgou Launches Malaria Awareness Campaign with Mosquito Net Distribution in Boudry

ZORGHOU — In a continued effort to combat malaria, the Zorgho health district, in partnership with the Sanbrado Mining Company (SOMISA), initiated an awareness campaign and distributed mosquito nets at the Boudry health and social promotion center on ...

Kisumu to Launch Kenya’s First Specialist Sickle Cell Hospital

KISUMU — In a significant healthcare development, the county government of Kisumu has announced a collaboration with Indian investors to establish the first specialist sickle cell hospital in Kenya. This initiative, part of a public-private partnershi...

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Top Diplomats of South Korea and U.S. Reaffirm Alliance in Seoul Talks

Seoul: Top diplomats of South Korea and the United States held talks in Seoul Monday to reaffirm their alliance following the impeachment of South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol. South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yul told a joint press conference ...
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His Majesty Naaba Sanem Calls for Unity and Peace in New Year Address

Zorgho: His Majesty Naaba Sanem sends his wishes for peace and solidarity for the new year. For his New Year wishes, His Majesty Naaba Sanem, customary chief of Zorgho, called for unity, forgiveness, and solidarity for 2025. Faced with the challenges ...

US: Chief Banking Regulator Resigns

Ouagadougou: The vice chairman of the American Federal Reserve (Fed), responsible for banking supervision, Michael Barr, announced his resignation on Monday, thus avoiding a confrontation with the future occupant of the White House, Donald Trump, medi...

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Guinea Prosecutor Deepens Probe into Protest Killing

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Dorcas Gachagua Calls For Zero Tolerance To Illicit Brews

Mrs. Dorcas Rigathi, (wife to Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua) has reiterated the government's zero tolerance to illicit brewing and sale of second-generation brews.Mrs. Rigathi who was addressing widows in Loitoktok town called upon other key playe...