Cholera outbreaks threaten 1 billion lives
By Phephile Motau The World Health Organisation (WHO) says one billion lives are at risk following cholera outbreaks in different countries. WHO’s Cholera Team Leader...
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Cholera threat: Eswatini on high alert
By Phephile Motau Eswatini is on high alert for the threat of cholera as outbreaks have been declared in Mozambique and South Africa. This was...
Mozambique targeting 720 000 people for cholera vaccination
By Bahle Gama Mozambique is targeting around 720 000 people in a cholera vaccination drive that was kicked off on Monday. Cholera is an acute,...
Mahamba Gorge Hiking 9th edition launched
By Bahle Gama The Ministry of Tourism and Environmental Affairs Health has launched the ninth edition of the Mahamba Gorge Hiking Sport 2023. Representing the...
No regulation for the supply of medical drugs
By Ntombi Mhlongo An investigation looking into the acquisition and distribution of medicines to public facilities has uncovered serious challenges in the country’s health sector....
Probe uncovers rot in medical drugs procurement and distribution
By Ntombi Mhlongo The challenges faced by the local health sectors regarding the acquisition and distribution of medical drugs are seemingly deeper than one would have...
Minister Lizzie Nkosi to represent Eswatini at PEPFAR 20
By Bahle Gama Minister of Health Lizzie Nkosi will be part of the panel that will be having discussions at the 20th anniversary of the...
Bacterial vaccine network tackling AMR gets E22.1 million
By Phephile Motau BactiVac, the Bacterial Vaccines Network, has secured about E22.1 million (£1 million) of funding from Wellcome to accelerate the development of bacterial...
African leaders pledge new commitments to end AIDS
By Ntombi Mhlongo African leaders and governments have adopted a declaration that includes commitments to take personal responsibility and provide active leadership in the AIDS...
Africa CDC calls for Covid-19 vaccination champions
By Phephile Motau Africa CDC is calling for applications for young Africans from the Southern and Western Africa regions who are motivated and willing to...
