Codex Trust Fund project launches in Zimbabwe
The Ministry of Health and Child Care in Zimbabwe jointly with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) conducted an inception workshop to launch the Codex Trust Fund 2 (CTF2) Project in Zimbabwe, on the 1st of November 2023. During the inception workshop which was held in Harare and attended by senior […]
Chinese Peacekeepers Share Lifesaving Skills with Students in Wau
Students at the Catholic Health Training Institute in Wau recently received a welcome learning boost by visiting Chinese peacekeepers serving with the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS). “First aid, basic life support, CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) – these are all vital skills these 40 third-year students, set to graduate as nurses and midwives,” said […]
Kenya Advances Public Health Initiatives at AFENET Conference
Kenya is actively working on the establishment of the Kenya National Public Health Institute and the setup of 29 emergency operation centers across the nation. These initiatives are in alignment with the Bottom-up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA), which places strong emphasis on universal health coverage (UHC), digital health services, and universal social health insurance. During […]
Over 200 days of war leaves a generation of children in Sudan on the brink
“As we mark 200 days since the ongoing brutal war in Sudan broke out on 15 April, UNICEF calls for the redoubled commitment by the international community and all parties in the conflict to address the plight of millions of children and families who are living through a relentless nightmare day after day. Children continue […]
Transitioning from Buruli ulcer polymerase chain reaction laboratories (BU-LABNET) to skin-related neglected tropical diseases (NTD) LABNET
The network of Buruli ulcer PCR laboratories (BU-LABNET) in the WHO African Region concluded its fifth annual meeting held at the esteemed Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research in Accra, Ghana on 23–25 October 2023. This meeting marked a pivotal milestone in the fight against Buruli ulcer and other skin-related neglected tropical diseases (skin NTDs) […]
Private sector participation urgently needed at Port of Cape for economic growth
“We are heading into an export crisis in the Western Cape at the end of the year. With the good rains we have experienced, our agricultural goods for export are anticipated to increase by 25%. This is a wonderful opportunity to increase exports and to bring in more revenue” announced Mireille Wenger, provincial Minister of […]
Climate crisis drives malnutrition in South Sudan to unprecedented levels in flood-affected areas, World Food Programme (WFP) warns
Children in flood-affected parts of South Sudan are expected to face extreme levels of malnutrition in the first half of 2024 as the climate crisis tightens its grip on the country, the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) warned today. Rubkona, a county where floodwaters have permanently submerged entire communities or trapped them on small […]
Libya: Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA) Provided Shelter for Flood Victims
Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA) provided shelter for the victims of the flood that happened in the east of Libya. In his statement, TİKA’s Coordinator in Libya, Ali Süha Bacanakgil, stated that they continue to support the cities in the east of Libya in cooperation with the Libya Government of National Unity, Ministry of […]
Tunisia’s Economic Recovery Slows Down amid the Drought
Tunisia’s economic recovery slowed in the first half of 2023 as the country continued to grapple with persistent drought, external financing challenges, increasing domestic debt build-up of important public service enterprises and regulatory obstacles, according to the World Bank’s Fall 2023 Economic Monitor of Tunisia. Despite some encouraging developments, including improvements in trade terms and […]
Strengthening Health Centres’ Roofs to Stand Against Climate Shocks in Mozambique
Mogovolas district is an enchanting region of Nampula province, northern Mozambique, that boasts an abundance of lush green landscapes, majestic mountains, and a unique blend of tranquillity and resilience. However, amidst its stunning beauty lies the ever-present reality of climate shocks that periodically challenge the harmony of this serene haven. Tropical storms, droughts, and floods […]
