Reinvigorated global efforts needed to curb rising malaria threat
New data from the World Health Organization (WHO) reveal
Urgent Action Needed: Addressing HIV/AIDS Inequalities
Global leaders marked World AIDS Day on Dec. 1 by urging countries to adopt a rights-based approach to combating HIV/AIDS,
Burundi Launches Major Vaccination Drive Amid Monkeypox Outbreak
Burundi launched a major vaccination campaign to combat a growing measles cases, with Dr.
Burundi’s President Calls for National Hygiene Initiative
On August 10, 2024, Burundian President Evariste Ndayishimiye conducted an inspection of various public and
EAC sets up Rapid Response Mechanisms for outbreaks
The East African Community table-top simulation exercise (TTX) successfully tested the activation of the recently
Namibia president declares state of emergency over drought
The President of Namibia Nangolo Mbumba has declared a State of Emergency over the persistent drought affecting all regions of Namibia.
The State of Emergency has been declared as of May 22 under Article 26(1) of the Namibian Constitution as well as the Disaster Risk Management Act.
More than 300,000 households...
Malaria remains the leading cause of deaths in Burundi
As the would celebrates World Malaria Day, the Burundi ministry of health in a statement said that despite the decline of malaria cases in the country,
COMESA warns member states to avoid purchase of a cough syrup
In a statement issued by the COMESA Competition Commission this Saturday 13 April 2024, warned COMESA member states to avoid purchasing or using of the Benylin paedeiatric cough syrup 100ml batch No.329304 manufactured by Joshnson & Johnson (PTY) South Africa after detection of of high levels of Diethylene glycol.
“In this regard, pursuant to...
Burundi gradually moving towards eradicating tuberculosis
“I felt discomfort, pain throughout my body, with an intense cough. I had difficulty going about my daily activities,” confides Jean Paul, 28, about the symptoms that led him to consult a doctor.
After proper examinations, it was revealed that Jean Paul was suffering from tuberculosis, a disease which has affected more than 2.4...
South Sudan to suspend schools over high temperatures
A statement from the South Sudan ministry of Environment and Forestry released on March, 14th indicated that Juba and most parts of South Sudan is experiencing a heatwave.
“It is forecasted that this heatwave will last at least two weeks. Therefore, it is critical to take proper safety measures during this humid and hot...