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Gauteng’s Doctors Take Stand Against Health Dept. Over Proposed Overtime Changes
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Trade unions, medical associations and universities are raising the alarm that Gauteng budget cuts at the cost of doctors’ take-home pay will have dire consequences for public sector health. Meanwhile, the National Minister of Health has convened a committee to review the future of overtime for state doctors. The dysfunction within the Gauteng Department…
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Economists Urge Africa: Seal Financial Leaks to Fund Healthcare
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Several economists and policymakers spanning the African continent have raised concerns about significant financial waste hindering the advancement of healthcare in Africa. They emphasized the critical necessity of addressing fiscal leaks, reducing waste within the public sector, and implementing daring and inventive measures for funding healthcare advancements across the continent. Their appeals coincide with…
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UMA Donates $20K Worth of Medical Equipment to Two Underprivileged Health Facilities in Ghana’s Ahafo Region
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In line with their commitment to corporate social responsibility, Underground Mining Alliance (UMA), which operates as a subcontractor for Newmont Ahafo Mines, has contributed medical equipment and supplies worth GH₵104,358 to two CHPS compounds located within the Asutifi North District of the Ahafo Region. The beneficiary facilities situated in Goaum Koforidua and Kramokrom were…
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Telecel Healthfest Reveals Hidden Typhoid Surge in Lawra
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More than 60 percent of individuals who were screened for typhoid tested positive during the Telecel Ghana Foundation’s Healthfest event in Lawra within the Upper West Region. From the 250 individuals who underwent testing, an alarming 158 turned out to be carriers of the waterborne bacterial infection without their knowledge, most not exhibiting any…
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G20 Health Leaders Gather: Exclusive Insights from the International Health Working Group Meeting
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This week, the Department of Health will organize the third G20 Health Working Group (HWG) meeting as part of a lineup of G20 events happening throughout the nation this year. As stated by the department, the two-day online gathering starts on Thursday, May 8, 2025, ending on Friday, May 9, 2025. The discussions will…
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GreenLife Pharmaceuticals & Partners Mark 2025 World Malaria Day with University of Lagos Students
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Themed “Malaria Ends With Us: Reinvented, Refocused, and Revitalized,” the gathering featured presentations from medical professionals who discussed the risks associated with malaria as well as the advancements achieved thus far in tackling this issue across Africa. In her remarks, Doctor Oghenerukevwe Peretomode suggested that the students keep their surroundings tidy and clear of…
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How Corporations Are Hooking Nigerians on Unhealthy Foods, Fueling NCDs—Report
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A recent report has revealed the intricate network of marketing tactics employed by food companies to entice Nigerians—particularly children and young adults—to consume highly processed foods that harm their well-being, weaken public health initiatives, and impose significant costs on Nigeria’s healthcare sector. The report titled “Junk on Our Plates: Revealing Misleading Promotion of Unhealthy…
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Kenya Unveils New National Public Health Institute
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The Health Cabinet Secretary, Aden Duale, has initiated the establishment of the Kenya National Public Health Institute with the aim of enhancing disease prevention, achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC), and ensuring national health security. This represents a crucial step toward improving the nation’s Universal Health Coverage (UHC) via preventive and promotional care measures, as…
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Top 10 Essentials: Understanding Rwanda’s Groundbreaking Health Services Bill
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The Parliament is currently examining a fresh healthcare services bill designed to revise Rwanda’s health laws, which were last updated in 1998. This potential legislation includes modifications focused on enhancing accessibility, protecting patients’ rights, and overseeing contemporary medical procedures. ALSO READ: Surrogacy and IVF: Five crimes and their punishments under the updated healthcare legislation…