In an unusual turn of events, Uganda is grappling with the revelation that antiretroviral drugs (ARVs), typically used in the treatment of HIV/AIDS in humans, have been administered to animals, including pigs and chickens. The discovery has prompted an investigation […]
In a bid to restore critical medical services at Juba Teaching Hospital, the facility’s medical director, Dr. Maker Isaac, has appealed for a contribution of $30,000 to repair their malfunctioning CT scan (Computed Tomography) machine. The hospital had previously received […]
In a significant development for healthcare in South Sudan, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) announced the graduation of 64 healthcare workers in Malakal Town, Upper Nile State. The healthcare professionals successfully completed an intensive 18-month training program in Basic Clinical Nursing […]
South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir Mayardit has directed the Health Ministry to double its efforts to deliver quality healthcare services to the people, as the country faces multiple humanitarian and health crises. The President made the directives after receiving a […]
South Sudan’s National Health Minister, Hon Yolanda Awel Deng, has expressed gratitude towards the World Bank for its ongoing support towards improving healthcare in the country. Speaking at a signing ceremony between UNICEF South Sudan and the World Bank Africa […]
Hon. Juol Nhomngek Daniel, member of the Transitional National Legislative Assembly (TNLA) for Cueibet county in Lakes State, is calling upon journalists and media houses to attend the highly anticipated press statement scheduled to take place on March 28th, 2023 […]
Tanzania has recently reported its first epidemic of the Marburg virus, a deadly illness that is transmitted to humans by fruit bats and is related to Ebola. The World Health Organization (WHO) has advised African health officials to increase surveillance […]
The Marburg virus has killed five individuals in Tanzania’s northwestern Kagera district, according to the health ministry. High fever is a typical sign of the lethal Ebola-like virus, and it is often followed by hemorrhage and organ failure. Ummy Mwalimu, […]
A brazen attack on a medical facility in South Sudan has left doctors and patients in fear for their lives. The violent incident, which was carried out by armed individuals, has prompted calls for immediate action from MSF, a leading […]
In recent years, the battle against malaria has seen some success, with declining rates of the disease in many parts of the world. However, a new challenge has emerged with the discovery of an invasive mosquito species in Kenya. This […]
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