Health & Medicine Africa

[Vanguard] …Urges Researchers to Deepen Partnerships

[Premium Times] The governor also set up a committee to investigate the allegations.

[Premium Times] The World Health Organisation (WHO) says AMR occurs when bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites no longer respond to antimicrobial medicines.

[VillageReach] Dr. Ahmed Ogwell, a dynamic leader in global health, will join VillageReach as our incoming CEO in May, 2025. He will bring his vast expertise, advocating for and implementing systemic health reforms across Africa. Dr. Ogwell’s leadership is marked by his commitment to improving health outcomes through innovative strategies and collaborative efforts with governments, private sector and partners.

Africa: All of Africa Today – April 29, 2025  allAfrica.com

[New Zimbabwe] Pressure is mounting on President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s government to address the deteriorating public health care system, which has become a death trap for many seeking medical attention.

[New Zimbabwe] Harare City Council is battling to get rid of bed bugs (tsikidzi) in Mbare high-density suburb following an outbreak which was reported this month.

[Africa CDC] In a landmark move for Africa’s health future, H.E. João Lourenço, President of the Republic of Angola and Chairperson of the African Union, announced a voluntary contribution of USD 5 million to the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC). The announcement follows a high-level meeting with Dr. Jean Kaseya, Director General of Africa CDC, on 21 April 2025 in Luanda.

[Premium Times] Finance income, essentially the interest Fidson earned on loans and receivables, jumped to N45.5 billion from N16.3 billion.

Meta Faces Lawsuits Over Content Moderators’ Mental Health Struggles  Africa.com