25 h. ago Expert Warns Africa’s Medical Systems Could Collapse Within Years

Dr. Githinji Gitahi, CEO of Amref Health Africa, warns that Africa’s health system could collapse in the coming years due to a surge in chronic non-communicable diseases (NCDs). He stated that foreign aid is traditionally focused on infectious diseases, leaving NCDs like diabetes, cancer, and hypertension to increase unchecked. Consequently, NCDs now claim a larger… Read More »Expert Warns Africa’s Medical Systems Could Collapse Within Years The post Expert Warns Africa’s Medical Systems Could Collapse Within Years first appeared on iAfrica.

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32 h. ago Free State on high alert amid foot and mouth disease outbreak

So far there are no reports of the disease in the Free State.

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61 h. ago Emergency services on alert as Table Mountain park fires escalate

SANParks says gusting winds overnight led to the spread of the fires.

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3 d. ago African armyworm outbreak ravages crops in some parts of Limpopo

The African armyworm is known for its voracious appetite and ability to destroy entire fields

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5 d. ago 10 cases of hand, foot and mouth disease confirmed in East London

The affected children are between the ages of three and six years old.

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6 d. ago UPDATE: Pope in critical condition after health worsens: Vatican

Vatican statement said the pope was alert but added that the prognosis for him "remains guarded."

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7 d. ago Steenhuisen concerned about economic impact of foot and mouth disease

Foot and mouth disease cases affecting animals have increased in the province this month.

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8 d. ago Uganda Declares Ebola Under Control After Discharging Final Patients

Ugandan health officials have announced that the country’s latest Ebola outbreak has been contained, discharging the final eight patients initially diagnosed in January. According to the World Health Organization, this marks a significant milestone and reflects Uganda’s swift response measures. The outbreak claimed one life: a male nurse who died a day before the government… Read More »Uganda Declares Ebola Under Control After Discharging Final Patients The post Uganda Declares Ebola Under Control After Discharging Final Patients first appeared on iAfrica.

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1 week ago KZN officials host hand, foot and mouth workshops for principals

One hundred and seventeen cases of the viral infection have been recorded in just over a week.

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