Pan‑African integration has made progress but needs a change of mindset
Despite the benefits that could come from integration, many African countries remain wary of the process.
Primary Results
Hope is on the horizon for a malaria‑free Africa
There have been disruptions. But national malaria control programmes have shown impressive resilience.
Half the world’s people could be at greater risk of malaria if control efforts do not improve
Like the coronavirus causing the current pandemic, both the malaria parasite and mosquito vector are developing ways to avoid control.
Uganda takes another step on e‑payments path: five things you should know
E-payments make it easy for banks to keep trail of transactions because they are recorded in real time.
Mpox cases are soaring in Africa – what must be done to prevent a global pandemic
The mpox outbreak in Africa is cause for concern – here’s why.
Transmission of diseases from humans to apes: why extra vigilance is now needed
COVID-19 could potentially be harmful for endangered great apes.
WHO in Africa: three ways the continent stands to lose from Trump’s decision to pull out
The US withdrawal from the WHO will have a severe impact on HIV, polio and many other health programmes on the African continent.
Eliminating neglected diseases in Africa: there are good reasons for hope
Every year, 1.7 billion people, most in the world’s poorest areas, are affected by NTDs. The diseases cause suffering, stigma, disability and sometimes death.
Is there really a paradigm shift in US/Africa relations? Why the answer seems to be yes
The strategy outlined by the US Secretary of State marks a fresh beginning in US-Africa relations.
This is no time to neglect hepatitis ‑ 70 million Africans are infected
World Hepatitis Day is a clear call to improve efforts towards eliminating a disease that globally kills one person every 30 seconds.