Health

Reporting on public health initiatives, medical research, and wellness across Africa. We focus on institutional responses to health crises, healthcare infrastructure development, and innovations in African pharmaceutical sectors.

Bottle of Lenacapavir medicine with syringe placed on blue background, representing HIV prevention and treatment

South Africa Receives First Lenacapavir Shipments – Twice-Yearly HIV Prevention Shot Arrives

The groundbreaking injectable, administered just twice a year, marks a major leap in the country’s fight against HIV as Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi announces initial rollout to 350 health facilities.

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African Development Bank emergency Mpox response project activities in Equateur Province, Democratic Republic of Congo

Mpox Vaccine Development: From Smallpox Roots to Next-Gen Candidates

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Scene from the African Development Bank emergency Mpox response project in Equateur Province, Democratic Republic of Congo

DRC Declares Mpox Outbreak Over After 2+ Years and 2,200+ Suspected Deaths – Africa CDC Celebrates Win but Warns of Future Risks

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Aerial view of a flooded village with houses submerged in muddy water in Kashmir, illustrating the impact of extreme flooding

Floods and Disease Risk: Why Climate Disasters Are a Growing Health Threat

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Old man with a walking frame, standing quietly by the window, lost in reflection on life

Why Loneliness Is Becoming a Hidden Health Crisis for Older South Africans

Mental health in old age is often overlooked, yet isolation, grief and neglect are quietly shaping the lives of many seniors.

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Elderly person sitting alone reflecting on aging and mental health

Growing Older, Feeling Invisible: The Mental Health Struggles Many Seniors Face

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Minister Aaron Motsoaledi and Deputy Minister Joe Phaahla brief media on National Health Insurance White Paper

The NHI Constitutional Battle Showdown: A Make-or-Break Crisis

South Africa’s proposed National Health Insurance faces a defining legal test that could reshape the country’s healthcare system and constitutional framework.

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Healthcare workers operating in an Ebola-affected region during emergency response operations

The Goma Ebola Surge: A Regional Security Threat

An escalating Ebola outbreak near the Congolese city of Goma is raising urgent health and security concerns across Central and Southern Africa.

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Medical workers in protective gear conducting COVID-19 screening and testing procedures.

New COVID-19 Variants Detected in 2026: What Global Health Authorities Are Monitoring

Public health agencies emphasize surveillance and measured response as new mutations are identified across multiple regions.

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African scientists in white lab coats and gloves working in a bright, modern laboratory with microscopes, computers, test tubes, and research equipment.

Ebola Outbreak Surges in Goma as WHO Warns of Severe Crisis

Health officials fear a repeat of the 2018 catastrophe as armed rebel activity hampers containment efforts in eastern DRC.

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WHO health worker examining a child during trachoma screening in Libya

Libya Becomes 28th Country to Eliminate Trachoma — WHO Hails Major Public-Health Victory in Africa

Years of sustained screening, antibiotic distribution, and community hygiene campaigns culminate in Libya’s official validation as trachoma-free.

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Intercepted South African medicines at Beitbridge border.

Cross-Border Medicine Smuggling: A Symptom of Regional Healthcare Strains

Over 800 bottles of South African medicine were intercepted at Beitbridge, highlighting broader challenges in healthcare access, regulation, and economic pressures in southern Africa.

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