public health

  • Health Ministry Implements Urgent Measures As Nation Faces Crisis

    The Federal Minister for Health, Mr. Mustafa Kamal, has declared urgent actions due to the continuing nationwide emergency. Hospitals across Islamabad are now operating under an emergency protocol, requiring all healthcare workers to be prepared at all times. Leaves for physicians, nurses, para-medical professionals, and administration staff within the jurisdiction of the Federal Ministry…

  • Kenya Unveils New National Public Health Institute

    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…

  • G20 Health Leaders Gather: Exclusive Insights From The International Health Working Group Meeting

    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…

  • Telecel Healthfest Reveals Hidden Typhoid Surge In Lawra

    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…

  • Advocates Call For Urgent Government Action On Maternal And Child Health Strategy

    A group of organizations focused on improving maternal and child health has urged the federal government to swiftly implement and broaden the reach of the E-MOTIVE strategy across the country. They highlight its promise in reducing maternal mortality rates, with a particular focus on preventing postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) cases. The AIM-MNCNH consortium, spearheaded by…

  • State’S Push To Enhance Health Services For Better Public Welfare

    The Gambela State Health Bureau has reported continuous initiatives to boost public health in partnership with major stakeholders, striving to increase healthcare availability and fairness throughout the area. In an exclusive interview with The Ethiopian Herald, Gambela State Health Bureau Chief Dr. Abel Assefa highlighted several initiatives aimed at strengthening the region’s healthcare system.…