Interviews
New Ebola drug trial brings hope to the Democratic Republic of Congo
A new drug trial for Ebola has brought hope to people in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The DRC experienced their tenth outbreak of Ebola in August 2018, this has resulted in 608 cases and 368...
WHO chief says Uganda’s Ebola strategy ‘will go a long way’
In the wake of the Ebola crisis, Uganda’s strategies have been recognised globally. The Director General of the World Health Organisation (WHO), Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, has applauded the response...
Schoolgirls in Kenya will face compulsory tests for pregnancy and FGM
Narok County Commissioner George Natembeya has now made it compulsory for schoolgirls to take pregnancy and FGM tests in the area. Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) is a harmful practice that involves the...
Niger vaccinates 152,000 against Cholera
In collaboration with the World Health Organisation (WHO) and other partners, the Niger government has participated in an oral cholera vaccination campaign to protect over 152,000 people at risk. Since...
AIDF are pleased to open nominations for the Africa Innovator of the Year Award 2019!
Aid & International Development Forum are pleased to open nominations for the Africa Innovator of the Year Award 2019. This competition celebrates individuals as well as teams who have introduced game-changing...
How close is Africa to eradicating polio?
During the Africa Regional Commission for the Certification of poliomyelitis eradication (ARCC) in Kenya, a committee came together to review Africa’s progress toward becoming certified polio-free....
Health benefits of climate action far outweigh the costs, say WHO
The World Health Organisation (WHO) launched a special report at the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP24) highlighting that acting on climate change is critical for improving human health, and...
African Development Bank announces new plans to reduce stunting by 40%
In collaboration with the Alike Danote Foundation and Big Win Philanthropy, the African Development Bank (ADB) has announced a new Multi-Sectoral Nutrition Action Plan with the aim of increasing investments...
Four countries pledge more than $215 million to improve healthcare systems in Myanmar
The United States, Switzerland, Sweden and the United Kingdom have collectively committed more than $215 million to improving the health of the most vulnerable in Myanmar through the UNOPS-managed Access...
132 million people will need humanitarian assistance in 2019, warns UN
Today, 4th December 2018, UNOCHA released their 2019 Global Humanitarian Overview to present detailed, prioritised and costed plans for responding to humanitarian emergencies worldwide. The report detailed...
Cross-border surveillance crucial to mitigate Ebola, says WHO
Due to the spread of the Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Uganda and the DRC have taken measures to increase cross-border surveillance. Health officials from both countries...
UNOCHA’s humanitarian report warns of worsening global trends
The World Humanitarian Data and Trends report, released by UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UNOCHA), studies humanitarian data from the last five years to provide evidence based advice...
