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By Elizabeth Wasunna, General Manager, AAR Healthcare Kenya Vaccines are among the most powerful public health tools ever developed. Over the past half-century, they have transformed the course of human life. Fewer children are lost today to preventable illness, fewer outbreaks devastate communities, and fewer hospital systems are pushed to the brink by diseases we already know […]
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This World Veterinary Day on 25 April, global animal health company – Zoetis – celebrates some of the crucial ways that veterinarians support the local economy by protecting farming exports, food security and public health. Veterinarians are known for treating sick pets, but their role extends far beyond the clinic – from protecting beloved pets […]
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By Dr Samuel Kahariri What comes to mind when you think about public health threats? Perhaps you picture hospital wards, busy emergency rooms, or doctors treating patients. However, most diseases that threaten human health do not begin in hospitals, they often start quietly in animals with first warning signs often seen on farms, in livestock […]
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By President Advocate Duma Gideon Boko, President of the Republic of Botswana, Chair of the African Leaders Malaria Alliance, and member of the End Malaria Council, and H.E. Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, former President of Liberia and Nobel Peace Prize laureate, Co-Chair of the End Malaria Council, and a leading champion of community health through Africa […]
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When COVID-19 hit Kenya, decision-makers faced a critical challenge: how to respond quickly to a fast-moving crisis without reliable, locally grounded data. Global models offered some guidance, but they often failed to reflect local realities. That gap is what the Center for Epidemiological Modelling and Analysis (CEMA) was built to address. Founded during the pandemic […]
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Data from the Tigray Social Affairs Office indicate that more than 1,300 people in Ethiopia’s Tigray region have died over the last three years as a result of hunger and limited access to medicine. This story is written and edited by Global South World “The situation is getting worse,” cautions Gebreselassie Tareke, the office’s Director. This highlights […]
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The Sub-Saharan Africa LPG Expo brings together policymakers, energy leaders and clean cooking advocates at the Sandton Convention Centre on 9–10 April 2026 Access to clean, affordable cooking energy remains one of Sub-Saharan Africa’s most persistent development challenges.This April, Johannesburg will host a major regional summit aimed at closing that gap. The Sub-Saharan Africa LPG […]
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David And Tracey Frankel Donate 10-storey Tech Campus To Maharishi Invincibility Institute, Accelerating Regeneration Of Johannesburg CBD A major milestone in South Africa’s digital transformation was reached today with the official launch of the Maharishi NextUp Institute of Technology (MNIT). This “moonshot” initiative is housed in a dedicated 10-storey, 10,065 m2 campus at 56 Main Street, Marshalltown, which has been […]
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It is a well-known fact that farming is the backbone of most African economies, providing livelihoods and income for hundreds of millions. But what is not often talked about is how much farming affects the health of our people, our animals, and our environment. Farmers are not just growing food. They are stewards of our […]
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As we approach World Diabetes Day on November 14, civil society organisations warn that the cost of inaction on non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as diabetes is already being paid for in lives, livelihoods and lost potential. The Healthy Living Alliance (HEALA) is calling on the South African government to increase the Health Promotion Levy (HPL) […]
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