What are Some Health Updates in Africa?

admin - April 27, 2026

MALAWI: Men Urged to Open Up as Mental Health Concerns Rise

By Smile Hamilton Malawi A men’s mental health advocacy group, Men and Kings, has urged men to open up to one another as a way of building resilience against life challenges that can lead to suicide. The call comes at a time when mental health issues among men continue to rise, with many […]

admin - April 21, 2026

Kenya Launches Continental Mental Health Leadership Programme

By Moses Punyuah, Nairobi Kenya has launched the 2026 Africa Mental Health Leadership and Advocacy Programme, positioning the country as a regional hub for mental health training and capacity building. The initiative, led by the Ministry of Health through Kenya Medical Training College in partnership with Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention, […]

admin - March 4, 2026

NIGERIA: FG, Malaria Consortium Unveil Four-Year Strategy To Eliminate Malaria

By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria The Federal Government, in partnership with the Malaria Consortium, has unveiled a four-year national strategy aimed at accelerating efforts toward a malaria-free Nigeria between 2026 and 2029. The initiative was announced in Abuja during the official unveiling of Malaria Consortium Nigeria’s 2026–2029 strategy, where government officials and development […]

admin - February 28, 2026

Kenya Launches Long-Acting HIV Prevention Injection

By Moses Punyuah, Nairobi Kenya has officially launched Lenacapavir, a groundbreaking long-acting injectable for HIV prevention, in a major boost to the country’s fight against new infections. Presiding over the launch at Riruta Health Centre, Nairobi, Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale said the introduction of the injection marks a major milestone in strengthening […]

admin - February 22, 2026

NIGERIA: SAMI Trains Journalists on Blood Genetics Reporting

By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria The Sickle Cell Advocacy and Management Initiative (SAMI) has organised a specialised crash course for media professionals to strengthen ethical and accurate reporting on blood genetics and sickle cell disorder amid growing health misinformation in Nigeria. The two-hour virtual training, titled “Inform Right, Inform Well,” was held on […]

Admin - December 31, 2025

KENYA: PS Muthoni Warns Against Self-Medication

By Moses Punyuah, Nairobi Kenya. Public Health and Professional Standards Principal Secretary Mary Muthoni has cautioned Kenyans against the growing habit of self-medication, warning that the practice poses serious health risks. She said medicines should only be taken after consultation with qualified health professionals and proper diagnosis, noting that misuse of […]

Admin - November 28, 2025

MALAWI: Country To Receive First Lenacapavir Shipment In 2026

By Smile Hamilton, Malawi Malawi is expected to receive its first shipment of lenacapavir a twice-a-year injectable HIV prevention drug by the end of February 2026, marking a major step forward in expanding the nation’s HIV prevention options. The drug is viewed as a game changer for groups that struggle with daily […]

Admin - November 26, 2025

NIGERIA: CJIDs’ National Health Dialogue To Spotlight Primary Healthcare.

. By Lisa Chankat The Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development (CJID) will host the 2025 National Health Dialogue in Abuja, bringing together senior government officials, global health institutions, journalists, civil society groups, and health innovators for a full day of discussions on the state of Nigeria’s health system. The 2025 Dialogue […]

Admin - November 6, 2025

Malawi Musician Isaac Liwotcha Appeals for K36 Million Medical Support

By Smile Hamilton Malawi One of Malawi’s well-known musicians, Isaac Liwotcha, has appealed for K36 million to receive treatment for a spinal cord condition he has been battling for the past five years. Liwotcha said his condition has worsened to the point where he can no longer work, making it difficult to […]

Admin - October 17, 2025

NIGERIA: LGSG Cautions Against Unauthorised Use Of Public Spaces For Charitable Activities

By Hamzat Ameenat, Lagos, Nigeria The Lagos State Government has cautioned residents against using public spaces, particularly road medians, for charitable or commercial activities without proper authorisation, following an incident in the Admiralty area of Lekki Phase 1. In a statement issued by the Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources, […]