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Nigeria has officially introduced Lenacapavir, a groundbreaking twice-yearly injection set to transform the country’s HIV prevention strategy by replacing daily oral medication with a more convenient bi-annual regimen. This story is written and edited by the Global South World team At a launch event in Abuja themed “Flagging off the future of HIV prevention,” the […]
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African Voices of Science will convene two high-level sessions on Africa’s future in genomics and precision medicine, and women’s leadership in health research and development. African Voices of Science (AVoS), the continental initiative powered by Speak Up Africa to amplify African health research leadership, will convene two high level sessions at the World Health Summit […]
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HIV care is no longer just about viral suppression – it’s about future-proofing patient health, reducing long-term risk and creating a more sustainable healthcare system. By: Dr Katlego Lekganyane, GP at Platinum Health Medical Scheme As the life expectancy for people living with HIV continues to rise, the focus for healthcare systems has shifted towards managing […]
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By Dr. Geoffrey Githinji For decades, we thought we knew the enemy in malaria prevention and control. We knew when it struck, where it hid, and who it targeted. But malaria is changing and Kenya’s response must change with it. As we mark World Malaria Day under the theme, “Driven to End Malaria: Now We […]
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Speak Up Africa’s 2025 Impact Report, Africa Solves highlights a year in which African leaders, communities, and institutions came together to design and implement locally driven solutions across health, gender equality, sanitation, and innovation. By strengthening political leadership, mobilizing sustainable financing, and amplifying community expertise, Speak Up Africa helped turn commitments into measurable action. This […]
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The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Informa Markets, a global leader in live and on-demand events and data services. The partnership will strengthen the planning, delivery, and sustainability of the Africa CDC International Conference on Public Health in Africa (CPHIA) and other flagship […]
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• Initiative seeks to address persistent disparities in breast cancer outcomes between high- and low-income countries, where survival rates remain significantly lower in sub-Saharan Africa • AMPATH and Innovations in Healthcare (in partnership with CHAI) will scale community- and country-led health solutions to help improve timely breast cancer diagnosis, treatment, and care • Builds on […]
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Breast cancer is taking a growing toll of Africa’s economies – governments need to invest now to safeguard women’s lives and their productivity. By Zainab Shinkafi-Bagudu The news that Kenya will host the World Cancer Leaders’ Summit two years from now is a historic milestone and a powerful statement about Africa’s rising prominence in global cancer dialogues. […]
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