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Africa’s push for systems change to achieve clean water and sanitation
The Government of Ghana, IRC and UNICEF are challenging systems thinkers and public experts to advance a strong and clear agenda for system strengthening...
West African countries on high alert over syrups linked to Gambia deaths
Some West African countries are on high alert following deaths of at least 69 children in Gambia linked to four cough syrups.
According to the...
Ghana: Hundreds displaced by flood water
Hundreds of people have been displaced in Ghana's capital Accra after torrential rains continue to wreck havoc in parts of the country.
The rains have...
Kenya gives green light for cultivation of GM crops
The Kenyan government has given the green light for the cultivation and importation of genetically modified crops and animal feeds.
The decision ends a decade-long...
Global Fund raises $14.25 billion to fight Malaria, HIV and TB
The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria has announced it has raised $14.25 billion at a donor conference on Wednesday.The outbreak of...
Uganda confirms seven Ebola cases as outbreak spreads
The Ebola outbreak in Uganda is fast spreading with the country's health ministry confirming six new cases.
Officials confirmed one case triggering the latest outbreak...
Ghana declares end of Marburg outbreak
Health officials in Ghana have declared that the recent outbreak of the Marburg virus is now over following no positive case in 42 days.
In...
Gambia suspends paracetamol syrups after link to deaths of children
Gambia's government has launched an investigation into a suspected link between paracetamol syrups and the deaths of dozens of young children.
The government has now...
African leaders demand fulfilment of climate change pledges
Twenty four African leaders have urged wealthier nations to fulfil their aid pledges for tackling climate change.
They contend that this will enable the African...
Hundreds killed by measles outbreak in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe health ministry has said that a recent measles outbreak has so far killed at least 698 people.
191 new cases and 37 deaths were...
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