How Science is Helping Africa Fight Malaria
Malaria has long been one of Africa’s deadliest public health challenges. Every year, hundreds of thousands of lives are cut short by this preventable and treatable disease, with young children…
Science to Tackle Africa’s Growing Mental Health Crisis
Mental health is a global concern, but the way it is experienced and addressed varies drastically across regions. In wealthier parts of the world, mental health awareness is rising, services…
Strengthening Maternal Healthcare in Africa: The Role of ANC and Modern Technologies
Strengthening African healthcare is essential for achieving the continent’s sustainable socio-economic development. Healthcare is not only a service but a fundamental human right, as emphasized by the United Nations (UN)…
Africa’s Battle Against Deadly Infectious Diseases: Poverty, Conflict, and Science’s Race to Find Solutions
Africa bears a significant burden of infectious diseases, which remain a leading cause of illness and death across the continent. Among the most prevalent are tuberculosis (TB), Human Immunodeficiency Virus/Acquired…
We Had Myths, Then Help Came – Now the Help Is Gone, but HIV is Still Here
The Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is the virus that causes Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS). HIV weakens the immune system by attacking the immune system’s T-cells until the body is unable…
Zimbabwe Cholera Outbreak Over: UNICEF Commends Government
The cholera outbreak that impacted Zimbabwe from February 2023 has now been officially declared over by the Government. UNICEF commends the Government of Zimbabwe for its leadership and decisive actions…
Higherlife Foundation Donates US$240,000 Maternity Equipment
Higherlife Foundation has handed over vital equipment to improve maternal and neonatal services to three major hospitals: Sally Mugabe Hospital, Parirenyatwa Group of Hospitals and Mpilo Central Hospital. These hospitals…
USD$9.2 million Health Resilience Fund Boost Zimbabwe’s Medical Equipment Healthcare
Health Resilience Fund (HRF) recently handed over critical medical equipment and supplies worth USD$9.2 million to the Ministry of Health and Child Care (MOHCC) procured through technical support of the…
Dementia’s Global Health Impact: Unpacking The Silent Epidemic
Dementia is not a specific disease but it is a general term for the impaired ability to remember, think, or make decisions that interferes with doing everyday activities. Alzheimer’s disease…
No Evidence of Wild Polio Transmission in Mozambique and Malawi – UNICEF
Timely outbreak response, enhanced surveillance halts wild poliovirus transmission in Southern Africa After a thorough evaluation, an independent Polio Outbreak Response Assessment Team (OBRA) has concluded that there is no…