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Five years since Kenya’s first COVID-19 case, experts highlight significant advancements in healthcare alongside noticeable gaps in pandemic preparedness. While the country made improvements in disease surveillance, its economic recovery …
Five Years Since COVID-19 in Kenya: Progress, Challenges, and Future Preparedness Read More
The Egyptian Ministry of Health has completed over 2.7 million surgeries under the President’s Initiative to End Waiting Lists, providing free, urgent care since its launch in July 2018. The …
Over 2.7 Million Surgeries Completed Under Egypt’s Initiative to End Waiting Lists Read More
VAST-Ghana has urged the Ghanaian government to uncap the National Health Insurance Levy (NHIL) to reduce financial strain on the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS). Measures such as revising betting …
Ghana Government Urged to Uncap NHIL to Address NHIS Financial Strain Read More
Pneumeric, Inc. has partnered with JP Pharma to distribute the Capnospot® Tension Pneumothorax Decompression Indicator in Brazil. The device provides quick visual confirmation of needle placement, assisting emergency responders in …
Pneumeric, Inc. Partners with JP Pharma to Distribute Capnospot® in Brazil Read More
Artificial intelligence is transforming healthcare in Kenya by enhancing diagnostic capabilities, facilitating personalized medicine, and improving surgical precision. Despite its early adoption, AI’s potential to reduce human error and increase …
The Rise of Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare: Transforming Patient Care in Kenya Read More
Fifty Liberian professionals have completed the AVoHC-SURGE training program, enhancing the country’s public health response capabilities. Supported by the Liberian government, WHO, Africa CDC, and Canada, the initiative focuses on …
Fifty Emergency Responders Trained in Liberia: A Step Forward for Public Health Read More
The “2024 State of Health of the Nation Report” highlights progress in Nigeria’s healthcare sector, particularly in health insurance coverage, maternal and child health, and workforce development. Despite these advancements, …
Significant Progress and Ongoing Challenges in Nigeria’s Healthcare Sector Read More
President Javier Milei’s government has decided to close Argentina’s National Cancer Institute, citing redundancy and inefficiency in operations. This move is part of broader austerity measures that have led to …
Milei Administration Abolishes Argentina’s National Cancer Institute Read More
Argentina’s Health Ministry doctors have resigned in protest against significant budget cuts that they believe jeopardize public health. The resignations stem from a perceived failure of the government, led by …
Doctors Resign in Protest Against Argentina’s Health Budget Cuts Read More
AMR poses a critical threat to public health in Nigeria, with significant human and economic consequences. Research highlights the alarming prevalence of antibiotic-resistant infections, particularly in meat and healthcare settings. …
Strengthening Nigeria’s Response to Antimicrobial Resistance Read More