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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…
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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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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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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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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.…