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19 children die from suspected measles outbreak in Nigeria

19 children die from suspected measles outbreak in Nigeria

Measles is a highly contagious viral disease and one of the leading cause of death among young children in Africa.

How a new therapy promises to tackle tuberculosis scourge

How a new therapy promises to tackle tuberculosis scourge

A combination treatment that enables immuno-compromised people to stave off tuberculosis is now Africa and the world's best bet against a disease that kills millions every year.

WHO links rising global cholera outbreaks to climate crisis

WHO links rising global cholera outbreaks to climate crisis

Experts warn that cholera outbreaks are ongoing and deeply linked to climate change in emergency situations and conflict situations.

What are trans fats and why are they dangerous to health?

What are trans fats and why are they dangerous to health?

The world’s highest authority on health, WHO, is urging governments, the food industry and the public to remove trans fats from food chains saying they are responsible for nearly half a million deaths every year, worldwide. But what are trans fats?

UNICEF: Rwanda, Malawi record 75% drop in child mortality

UNICEF: Rwanda, Malawi record 75% drop in child mortality

The feat by the African countries is part of global progress towards tackling the high rate of deaths of children under five years.

Rare diseases: How they challenge patients, doctors and policymakers

Rare diseases: How they challenge patients, doctors and policymakers

Compared to widespread infectious or non-communicable diseases, rare diseases afflict fewer people and are much harder to diagnose and treat accurately.

Zimbabwe to immunise four million children as poliovirus spreads

Zimbabwe to immunise four million children as poliovirus spreads

Zimbabwe detected a case of polio recently as the paralysing disease spreads in Southern Africa.

WHO boss decries conspiracies blocking treaty against new pandemic

WHO boss decries conspiracies blocking treaty against new pandemic

WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus explains 'Disease X' at UAE summit and says new pandemic agreement will not give WHO any power over any state or person.

HTAP: How a tech pool can plug the gaps in Africa's health systems

HTAP: How a tech pool can plug the gaps in Africa's health systems

The upcoming Health Technology Access Pool (HTAP), a platform meant to facilitate equitable and affordable access to intellectual property, data and health products, could be a game changer for Africa's health sector.

Cholera cases double in Africa - WHO

Cholera cases double in Africa - WHO

Zambia, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Tanzania, DRC, Ethiopia, and Nigeria are in the grip of “active outbreaks," with a high risk of further spread.

Geingob's death: Tributes pour in for Namibia's anti-apartheid leader

Geingob's death: Tributes pour in for Namibia's anti-apartheid leader

Geingob died at Lady Pohamba Hospital in Windhoek, where he was receiving treatment from his medical team.

Why are cancer cases rising rapidly globally?

Why are cancer cases rising rapidly globally?

Global cancer cases are expected to rise around 77% by 2050, according to the World Health Organization.