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As Southern Africa works toward the World Health Organization’s goal of eliminating malaria by 2030, the region continues to face major challenges, including cross-border transmission, limited resources, and insecticide resistance. However, amid these difficulties, a significant milestone will be celebrated this month: the 10th annual Southern Africa Malaria Research Conference. The event, hosted by the

Africa News Live Updates: Welcome to our live blog covering the latest from across Africa Welcome to today’s Africa Liveblog, where we’re tracking key developments across the continent. From strategic shifts in global investment to urgent public health concerns, today's updates highlight how African nations are responding to both local and international pressures and forging

Abidjan — During a visit to Abidjan from May 12–14, Senior Bureau Official Troy Fitrell is reinforcing the United States' strong and growing commercial ties with the African continent through a series of high-level engagements with business leaders, government officials, and international organizations. On May 12–13, Senior Bureau Official Fitrell is participating as a distinguished

The UTI-Diag project, a groundbreaking multisectoral initiative, officially launches with key objectives to: (i) improve the detection and management of urinary tract infections (UTIs); (ii) reduce the inappropriate use of antibiotics and help fight antibiotic resistances (AMR) in human health; and (iii) enhance access, adoption, and implementation of novel diagnostic tools in low-resource settings. Funded

Soccer Head Coach of South Africa Desiree Ellis FIFA Womens World Cup 2023. . Head coach of the South African Female Football team, Desiree Ellis,...

Trade unions, medical associations and universities are raising the alarm that Gauteng budget cuts at the cost of doctors' take-home pay will have dire consequences for public sector health. Meanwhile, the National Minister of Health has convened a committee to review the future of overtime for state doctors. Dysfunction in the Gauteng Department of Health

DRC’s Mining Sector Enters a New Phase of Growth The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), already home to some of the world’s largest reserves of cobalt and copper, is entering a dynamic new phase. Recent geological surveys have unveiled new mineral-rich zones, drawing renewed investor interest and strategic international partnerships. Djimpe Landry, a partner at

Africa will make real gains from Artificial Intelligence and not the West as some have thought as the global population, especially in Western countries decline. According to a 2029 UN report dubbed the World Population Prospects 2019, by the end of the century, the planet will have to sustain around 11 billion with India overtaking