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Africa Health Weekly
Global Health Unfiltered
7 episodes
6 days ago
This week on Africa Health Weekly, we track major public health emergencies and system reforms across the continent—from the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s worst cholera outbreak in 25 years and Somalia’s diphtheria vaccination campaign, to Sierra Leone declaring the end of its mpox outbreak. We also explore major health system shifts, including Tunisia’s first robot-assisted kidney surgery, Mozambique’s plans for a massive surgical center, Tanzania’s move toward universal health insuranc...
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This week on Africa Health Weekly, we track major public health emergencies and system reforms across the continent—from the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s worst cholera outbreak in 25 years and Somalia’s diphtheria vaccination campaign, to Sierra Leone declaring the end of its mpox outbreak. We also explore major health system shifts, including Tunisia’s first robot-assisted kidney surgery, Mozambique’s plans for a massive surgical center, Tanzania’s move toward universal health insuranc...
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Africa Health Weekly
Cholera in Congo, Robots in Tunisia, and Africa’s Health Financing Push
This week on Africa Health Weekly, we track major public health emergencies and system reforms across the continent—from the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s worst cholera outbreak in 25 years and Somalia’s diphtheria vaccination campaign, to Sierra Leone declaring the end of its mpox outbreak. We also explore major health system shifts, including Tunisia’s first robot-assisted kidney surgery, Mozambique’s plans for a massive surgical center, Tanzania’s move toward universal health insuranc...
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1 week ago
7 minutes

Africa Health Weekly
Kenya's $2.5B Deal, DRC's Ebola Victory & Morocco's Historic Gavi Pledge
This episode of Africa Health Weekly discusses significant developments in global health financing, the successful containment of an Ebola outbreak in the DRC, and Morocco's strides towards vaccine sovereignty. The U.S.-Kenya health agreement marks a transformative shift in how health aid is allocated, emphasizing local involvement. The DRC's response to the Ebola outbreak showcases effective public health strategies, while Morocco's commitment to vaccine production highlights a growing trend...
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3 weeks ago
8 minutes

Africa Health Weekly
Mpox challenges in DRC, Rift Valley fever outbreak in West Africa and Lenacapavir in South Africa
This week on Africa Health Weekly, we cover three major health stories shaping the continent's public health landscape. A deadly Rift Valley Fever outbreak is spreading across West Africa with over 400 cases reported in Mauritania and Senegal. The mpox crisis continues to strain health systems across Africa, with surveillance collapsing in conflict-affected regions of the DRC. And in a major breakthrough, South Africa becomes the first African nation to approve lenacapavir, a twice-yearly inj...
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1 month ago
9 minutes

Africa Health Weekly
Nigeria Invests, Ghana Struggles, and Malawi’s Ambulance Scandal
This week on Africa Health Weekly, host Beverly Ndifoin unpacks Nigeria’s ₦32.9 billion investment to strengthen primary healthcare, Ghana’s growing crisis of unemployed health workers, and Egypt’s fast-rising digital health scene. We spotlight mental health advocacy in Togo, research resilience in Botswana, and urgent responses to diphtheria and mpox outbreaks. Plus, a troubling accountability story from Malawi, where UK-donated ambulances were allegedly auctioned off to fund car repairs. Tu...
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2 months ago
6 minutes

Africa Health Weekly
Digital Health Investment, HIV Progress, and Africa’s Growing Health Partnerships
This episode of Africa Health Weekly highlights significant advancements in health across the continent, focusing on digital health innovations in Côte d'Ivoire, trauma care improvements, women's health initiatives, and the ongoing fight against HIV. It also discusses leadership and investment in health systems, emphasizing the importance of local stories and initiatives in shaping Africa's health landscape. Stay tuned as we bring Africa’s health stories to life, one week at a time. 👉 Got a ...
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2 months ago
7 minutes

Africa Health Weekly
Cameroon’s $930M Pharma Hub, Ghana’s HPV Push, and Africa’s Research Momentum
This episode of Africa Health Weekly covers significant health stories across the continent, including the establishment of a pharmaceutical manufacturing hub in Cameroon, workforce challenges in healthcare, advancements in maternal health, public health initiatives in Ghana and Egypt, research on malaria treatment, and policy changes in Zambia. The episode highlights the progress and challenges faced by various countries in improving health outcomes and self-reliance in healthcare. Takeawa...
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2 months ago
8 minutes

Africa Health Weekly
Ethiopia FDA milestone, Egypt’s Health Surge, and Kenya’s Doctors’ Strike
This episode of Africa Health Weekly covers significant health updates from the UN General Assembly, including the Accra Reset initiative, which aims to reform global health governance. It highlights impactful healthcare initiatives in Egypt and Ethiopia, the devastating effects of a prolonged doctor strike in Kenya, and the recognition of African health leaders on the global stage, showcasing their contributions to global health. Stay tuned as we bring Africa’s health stories to life, one...
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3 months ago
4 minutes

Africa Health Weekly
This week on Africa Health Weekly, we track major public health emergencies and system reforms across the continent—from the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s worst cholera outbreak in 25 years and Somalia’s diphtheria vaccination campaign, to Sierra Leone declaring the end of its mpox outbreak. We also explore major health system shifts, including Tunisia’s first robot-assisted kidney surgery, Mozambique’s plans for a massive surgical center, Tanzania’s move toward universal health insuranc...