Africa: World Malaria Day 2024: 'Accelerating The Fight Against Malaria for a More Equitable World'
[WHO] On this World Malaria Day 2024, we unite under the theme "Accelerating the fight against malaria for a more equitable world." This theme, which is in sync with this year's World Health Day theme ''My Health, My Right', underscores the urgent need to address the stark inequities that persist in access to malaria prevention, detection, and treatment services. (Source: AllAfrica News: Malaria)
Source: AllAfrica News: Malaria - April 24, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: Africa Health and Medicine Malaria Source Type: news
Detained Binance Executives ’ Bail Hearing in Nigeria Pushed to May 17
Tigran Gambaryan, the detained Binance executive in Nigeria, will remain in custody until a bail hearing on May 17. Meanwhile, his trial is scheduled for May 2. More Jail Time in Nigeria The extension of Gambaryan’s remand was granted by the Nigerian court yesterday (Tuesday) amid opposition from…#binance #nigeria #jailtime #nigerian #nadeemanjarwalla #african #nigerians #greatescapemeanwhile #kenya #kenyan (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - April 24, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
South Africa Advised by World Bank on Climate Insurance, Contingency Fund Options
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Source: Reuters: Health - April 24, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
South African Regulator Licenses 75 Institutions as Crypto Asset Service Providers
South Africa’s Financial Sector Conduct Authority said on April 22 that it has approved 75 institutions to be licensed as crypto asset service providers (CASPs). The regulator said the unveiling of licensed CASPs is intended to dispel misconceptions arising from the supposedly misleading media…#southafricas #fscacontinues (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - April 24, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Madica, a program by Flourish Ventures, steps up pre-seed investing in Africa
Madica, an investment program launched by US-based investor Flourish Ventures to back pre-seed startups in Africa, plans to invest in up to 10 ventures by the end of the year, ramping up its funding efforts after closing three initial three deals. Madica disclosed the plans to TechCrunch…#madica #africa #kolamarket #mariereineseshie #gobeba #kenyan #lesleymbogo #peterndiangui #newformfoods #mzansimeat (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - April 24, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Working Capital Index Finds Central Europe and EMEA Ripe for Growth
Working capital enables companies to avoid disturbances in operations in the short term and power growth in the long term. In the Central Europe, Middle East and Africa (CEMEA) region, 58% of Growth Corporates used working capital solutions last year. The region’s low usage rate relative to others…#centraleurope #middleeast #africa #cemea #growthcorporates #cemeaedition #visa #workingcapital #emearipeforgrowth (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - April 24, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Kenya: Govt Commits Sh6.1bn to Settle Issues Raised By Striking Medics
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Ministry of Health (MoH) has received Sh3.5 billion for health workers salary arrears from 2017 to June 2024 which will be cleared in 5 installments each year. (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - April 24, 2024 Category: African Health Tags: East Africa Governance Health and Medicine Kenya Source Type: news
Rwanda: Rwanda - Malaria Cases Down By 88 Percent in 2023
[New Times] Malaria cases in Rwanda have dropped by 88 per cent as of 2023, according Rwanda Biomedical Center (RBC). (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - April 24, 2024 Category: African Health Tags: Central Africa East Africa Health and Medicine Malaria Rwanda Source Type: news
Rwanda: Malaria Cases Down By 88% in 2023
[New Times] Malaria cases in Rwanda have dropped by 88 per cent as of 2023, according Rwanda Biomedical Center (RBC). (Source: AllAfrica News: Malaria)
Source: AllAfrica News: Malaria - April 24, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: Central Africa East Africa Health and Medicine Malaria Rwanda Source Type: news
Madagascar: Hero's Journey - How UNFPA Helps Mothers in Madagascar to Access Emergency Obstetric Care
[UNFPA] Androy -- It was time to leave for the hospital. Samueline Razafindravao had intended to give birth at her home in southern Madagascar, but after encountering difficulties, decided to go to her local health centre. (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - April 24, 2024 Category: African Health Tags: East Africa Health and Medicine Madagascar Source Type: news
Ethiopia: Promising Patient-Friendly Oral Drug Against Visceral Leishmaniasis Enters Phase II Clinical Trial in Ethiopia
[WHO] The new molecule has the potential to revolutionize treatment for the deeply neglected and hard-to-treat disease, as the Eastern Africa region charts the way to its elimination. (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - April 24, 2024 Category: African Health Tags: East Africa Ethiopia External Relations Health and Medicine International Organizations and Africa Source Type: news
" It's been here " : Why women's sports aren't just a moment
"Women's sports are not having a moment," Mollie Cahillane, a reporter at Sports Business Journal said Tuesday at TN50: The Business of Women's Sports Summit. "Everyone else is just now finally paying attention." Why it matters: Reporters are now trying to use their platforms to tap into that…#molliecahillane #ncaa #nielsen #tinacervasio #ny #sarafischer #vincianengomsi #boardroom #african #ngomsi (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - April 23, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Nigeria: Nass Orders CEO of Alliance Hospital, Others to Face Organ Harvesting Charges
[Vanguard] In the ongoing case involving the Alliance Hospital and Services Chief Executive Officer, CEO, Dr. Christopher Otabor, and three others over an alleged organ harvest, the House of Representative Committee on Public Petitions, has ordered the defendants to go back to court and defend themselves. (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - April 23, 2024 Category: African Health Tags: Health and Medicine Legal and Judicial Affairs Nigeria West Africa Source Type: news
Nigeria: We Do Not Add Sugar to Infant Products in Nigeria - Nestle
[Vanguard] Food and beverage company, Nestle Nigeria, has refuted the claims of an investigative report alleging that it (Nestle) was adding sugar to its infant milk and cereal products sold in Nigeria, in violation of global guidelines. (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - April 23, 2024 Category: African Health Tags: Economy, Business and Finance Children and Youth Company News Health and Medicine Nigeria Nutrition West Africa Source Type: news
The unsung heroes fighting malnutrition
The pastoralists in Africa sustainably produce meat and milk to help feed the continent. But their way of life — and work — is under threat. Food systems advocate Shruthi Baskaran-Makanju explains how best to preserve these vital communities and why they're key to solving the nutritional…#africa (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - April 23, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
