This week on Africa Health Weekly, host Beverly Ndifoin unpacks Nigeria’s ₦32.9 billion investment to strengthen primary healthcare, Ghana’s growing crisis of unemployed health workers, and Egypt’s fast-rising digital health scene. We spotlight mental health advocacy in Togo, research resilience in Botswana, and urgent responses to diphtheria and mpox outbreaks. Plus, a troubling accountability story from Malawi, where UK-donated ambulances were allegedly auctioned off to fund car repairs. Tu...
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This week on Africa Health Weekly, host Beverly Ndifoin unpacks Nigeria’s ₦32.9 billion investment to strengthen primary healthcare, Ghana’s growing crisis of unemployed health workers, and Egypt’s fast-rising digital health scene. We spotlight mental health advocacy in Togo, research resilience in Botswana, and urgent responses to diphtheria and mpox outbreaks. Plus, a troubling accountability story from Malawi, where UK-donated ambulances were allegedly auctioned off to fund car repairs. Tu...
This week on Africa Health Weekly, host Beverly Ndifoin unpacks Nigeria’s ₦32.9 billion investment to strengthen primary healthcare, Ghana’s growing crisis of unemployed health workers, and Egypt’s fast-rising digital health scene. We spotlight mental health advocacy in Togo, research resilience in Botswana, and urgent responses to diphtheria and mpox outbreaks. Plus, a troubling accountability story from Malawi, where UK-donated ambulances were allegedly auctioned off to fund car repairs. Tu...
This episode of Africa Health Weekly highlights significant advancements in health across the continent, focusing on digital health innovations in Côte d'Ivoire, trauma care improvements, women's health initiatives, and the ongoing fight against HIV. It also discusses leadership and investment in health systems, emphasizing the importance of local stories and initiatives in shaping Africa's health landscape. Stay tuned as we bring Africa’s health stories to life, one week at a time. 👉 Got a ...
This episode of Africa Health Weekly covers significant health stories across the continent, including the establishment of a pharmaceutical manufacturing hub in Cameroon, workforce challenges in healthcare, advancements in maternal health, public health initiatives in Ghana and Egypt, research on malaria treatment, and policy changes in Zambia. The episode highlights the progress and challenges faced by various countries in improving health outcomes and self-reliance in healthcare. Takeawa...
This episode of Africa Health Weekly covers significant health updates from the UN General Assembly, including the Accra Reset initiative, which aims to reform global health governance. It highlights impactful healthcare initiatives in Egypt and Ethiopia, the devastating effects of a prolonged doctor strike in Kenya, and the recognition of African health leaders on the global stage, showcasing their contributions to global health. Stay tuned as we bring Africa’s health stories to life, one...
In this week’s episode of Africa Health Weekly, host Beverly Ndifoin covers a series of transformative developments and urgent challenges across Africa: the cost of the long-acting HIV prevention drug lenacapavir has been slashed by 99%, making it available for just $40 a year in over 120 countries; Google selects Nigeria’s Infinity Health Africa for its first AI for GovTech accelerator; Togo rises to medium Human Development Index status; Uganda unveils an ambitious plan to grow health touri...
In this week’s episode of Africa Health Weekly, host Beverly Ndifoin covers Tanzania’s historic approval of arpraziquantel, the world’s first pediatric treatment for schistosomiasis, marking a breakthrough for millions of children at risk. We also explore the World Health Organization’s urgent warning on Eswatini’s soaring suicide rates, Kenya’s massive health fund fraud scandal that diverted more than $800 million through phantom billing, and Senegal’s rollout of a new six-in-one childhood v...
In this week’s episode of Africa Health Weekly, we highlight the latest health stories shaping the continent. From major infrastructure investments to inspiring public health victories and urgent humanitarian responses, we bring you the news that matters most. Stay tuned as we bring Africa’s health stories to life, one week at a time. 👉 Got a story worth sharing? Email us at editor@globalhealthunfiltered.com. Subscribe to our newsletter at globalhealthunfiltered.com
This episode of Africa Health Weekly highlights significant health stories across Africa, including Togo's malaria vaccine rollout, updates on outbreaks like Ebola and cholera, challenges faced by health workers, and innovative healthcare access initiatives in Nigeria and Cameroon. The conversation emphasizes the resilience and ongoing challenges within Africa's healthcare systems. Stay tuned as we bring Africa’s health stories to life, one week at a time. 👉 Got a story worth sharing? Ema...
In this first episode of Africa Health Weekly, we explore the major health stories shaping Africa right now. From Zambia, where African health ministers gathered under the World Health Organization to strengthen commitments against polio and cholera, to Morocco’s groundbreaking achievement in reprogramming blood cells into stem cells, the first of its kind on the continent. We also bring you updates on Botswana’s national health emergency, the regional spread of Mpox, and Nigeria’s ongoing ba...
This week on Africa Health Weekly, host Beverly Ndifoin unpacks Nigeria’s ₦32.9 billion investment to strengthen primary healthcare, Ghana’s growing crisis of unemployed health workers, and Egypt’s fast-rising digital health scene. We spotlight mental health advocacy in Togo, research resilience in Botswana, and urgent responses to diphtheria and mpox outbreaks. Plus, a troubling accountability story from Malawi, where UK-donated ambulances were allegedly auctioned off to fund car repairs. Tu...
