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Ghana to establish a dermatology University

Ghana is to get its first university on the study of dermatology after embarking on feasibility studies for the setting up of the institution.

Blood bank supplies in sub-Saharan Africa contain Malaria parasites

New researches in parts of sub-Saharan Africa have revealed that many blood banks have supplies containing Malaria parasites.

Baby in Ghana dies after doctor turns off oxygen over $120 debt

A nine week old baby in the central part of Ghana has died after a doctor of a health facility turned off his oxygen machine over a debt of $120 (GHS533).

142 Nigerians killed by Lassa fever

Lassa fever has killed 142 people in Nigeria since the start of the year, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) said on Thursday, reporting a rise of 32 fatalities in a month.

Monkeys invade homes in Lagos state, residents flee

Monkeys are reported to have invaded some homes in the Nigerian state of Lagos forcing residents to flee.

Grace Mugabe investigated for ivory smuggling

Zimbabwean police are investigating former ruler Robert Mugabe’s wife Grace, accused of smuggling ivory worth millions to underground foreign markets, a state-owned weekly reported Sunday.

World’s last male northern white rhino dies in Kenya

The world's last surviving male northern white rhino has died after months of poor health, his carers said.

Families of 144 SA psychiatric patients ‘tortured’ to be paid $15 million

A judge ordered a provincial government in South Africa to pay $15 million in damages to families of at least 144 psychiatric patients who he said died of negligence after being moved to unregistered facilities in early 2016.

Uganda investigates health facilities over ‘fake vaccines’

The Ministry of Health in Uganda has said that it is investigating some companies over the supply of Hepatitis B vaccines to private health facilities, believed to be "fake".

Doctors in Zimbabwe on strike over pay

Doctors in Zimbabwe have gone on strike over salaries and working conditions.

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