Dr. Denis Mukwege is a medical doctor from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). He is one of Africa’s most respected physicians and human-rights advocates. […]
Category: Health
WHO Warns: Funding Cuts Threaten Essential Health Services Worldwide
The World Health Organization (WHO) on Tuesday issued updated guidance to help countries deal with the immediate and long-term impact of sudden reductions in external […]
Rwanda and Egypt Push Ahead with World-Class Heart Centre Project
The construction of the Egypt–Rwanda Magdi Yacoub Heart Centre, expected to begin serving patients by 2026 took centre stage on Saturday during discussions between Egypt’s […]
Mpox on the Rise: WHO Warns of Expanding Spread
The World Health Organization (WHO) has raised serious concerns over the growing spread of Mpox, with 17 African nations reporting ongoing cases over the past […]
Stroke survivors in Rwanda Speak Out as Preventable Illness Shatters Lives
Imagine suddenly losing the ability to talk, see well, or even move, your whole world changing in seconds because of a stroke. Hospital bills rise, […]
Cholera Returns: Thousands Dead as World Faces a Preventable Crisis
A once controlled disease is making a troubling comeback across the globe. In just 2025 alone, cholera has already claimed more than 6,800 lives, a […]
South Africa Approves Groundbreaking HIV Prevention Injection, A Major Step Toward Ending AIDS
South Africa has officially become the first country in Africa, and only the third in the world, to authorize a new twice-yearly HIV prevention injection. […]
Rift Valley Fever Spreads to More Regions in Senegal as Cases Rise to 302
Senegal’s Ministry of Health has confirmed 15 new Rift Valley fever infections and one more death, pushing the national total to 302 cases and 26 […]
Rwanda Imposes Livestock Movement Ban in Rubavu After Foot-and-Mouth Disease Outbreak
The Rwanda Agricultural and Animal Resources Board (RAB) has halted all livestock movement in Kanama, Nyakiliba, and Kanzenze Sectors of Rubavu District following the confirmation […]
WHO Raises Alarm Over Global Hypertension Crisis
The latest global report on high blood pressure by the World Health Organization reveals that uncontrolled hypertension threatens the health of more than 1.4 billion […]