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Malawi: Cannabis Bill Pass, DPP Boycott Deliberations
[Nyasa Times] Parliament passed a Cannabis Regulations Amendment Bill on Thursday which seeks to authorize the cultivation and production of local variety also known as Chamba. (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - March 29, 2024 Category: African Health Tags: Health and Medicine Legal and Judicial Affairs Malawi Southern Africa Source Type: news

Ethiopia: Social Safety Net Programme Faces Funding Gap As Starvation Looms
[The New Humanitarian] Addis Ababa -- 'At least if there was a safety net we could receive assistance every month.' (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - March 29, 2024 Category: African Health Tags: HIV-Aids and STDs Climate Conflict, Peace and Security East Africa Environment Ethiopia Health and Medicine Peacekeeping and Conflict Resolution Sustainable Development International Terrorism Source Type: news

Nigeria: Nigeria's First Lady Donates N1 Billion to Support Fight Against Tuberculosis
[Premium Times] Mrs Tinubu dedicated the investiture to one of her staff, who she said lost his life to the disease, and to others with similar fate. (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - March 29, 2024 Category: African Health Tags: Health and Medicine Nigeria Tuberculosis West Africa Source Type: news

Africa: Faith-Based Partners Voice Support for Pandemic Accord
[WHO] Faith communities and faith-based organizations (FBOs) are integral to the provision of comprehensive health care in many countries, including national responses to pandemics. In some countries, a significant proportion of healthcare is delivered by FBOs. Critical roles played by faith partners during the COVID-19 pandemic included inpatient care, community education and engagement to prevent transmission and build confidence in vaccines and advocacy, as well as calling for equity in access to vaccines (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - March 29, 2024 Category: African Health Tags: Africa External Relations Health and Medicine International Organizations and Africa Religion Source Type: news

Liberia: Woh to Celebrate World Health Day On April 7, 2024
[New Dawn] Through the World Health Day celebration, the WHO said it aims to highlight health as a fundamental human right amidst increasing threats globally and in Africa. (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - March 28, 2024 Category: African Health Tags: Health and Medicine Liberia West Africa Source Type: news

South Africa: Focus On Children, Urges President of SA Society of Psychiatrists
[spotlight] There are serious gaps in psychiatry regarding treatment, prevention and care for children and adolescents in South Africa. Offering solutions, Dr Anusha Lachman tells Spotlight psychiatric services should be offered in ways that are Afro-centric and culturally sensitive. (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - March 28, 2024 Category: African Health Tags: Children and Youth Health and Medicine South Africa Southern Africa Source Type: news

Uganda: NARO Makes Breakthrough in the Development of Anti-Tick Vaccine
[Nile Post] The Uganda's National Agricultural Research Organization (NARO) has announced it has made good strides in the development of anti-tick vaccines. (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - March 28, 2024 Category: African Health Tags: East Africa Health and Medicine Uganda Source Type: news

Kenya: Health Ministry Attributes Increased Cases of Respiratory Infections to Influenza
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Ministry of Health has attributed the surge in respiratory illnesses to an increase in influenza infections and not COVID-19. (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - March 28, 2024 Category: African Health Tags: East Africa Health and Medicine Kenya Source Type: news

Kenya: Kenya's Health Emergency Response Recieves WHO Boost
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Ministry of Health has received a donation of 940 mobile tablets valued at 476,000 USD from the World Health Organization aimed at bolstering health emergency response efforts. (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - March 28, 2024 Category: African Health Tags: East Africa Health and Medicine Kenya Source Type: news

Ethiopia: Ministry Plans to Purchase 460 TB Testing Machines
[Ethiopian Herald] ADDIS ABABA -- Ministry of Health (MoH) disclosed that it has planned to purchase 460 TB testing machines this year. (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - March 28, 2024 Category: African Health Tags: East Africa Ethiopia Health and Medicine Tuberculosis Source Type: news

Africa: African Island States Take Fresh Step Towards Joint Medicines Procurement
[WHO-AFRO] Victoria -- In a further move towards pooled procurement of essential medicines and medical products, Ministers of Health from small African islands states established a secretariat and elected Mauritius as the host, taking critical steps to launch joint operations for increased access to affordable, quality-assured and safe medicines and medical supplies. (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - March 28, 2024 Category: African Health Tags: Africa External Relations Health and Medicine International Organizations and Africa Source Type: news

Africa: WHO Calls for Greater Attention to Violence Against Women With Disabilities and Older Women
[WHO] Older women and women with disabilities face particular risk of abuse, yet their situation is largely hidden in most global and national violence-related data, according to two new publications released today by the World Health Organization (WHO). The health agency is calling for better research across countries that will help ensure these women are counted, and that their specific needs are understood and addressed. (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - March 28, 2024 Category: African Health Tags: Africa External Relations Health and Medicine International Organizations and Africa Women and Gender Source Type: news

Uganda: Amb.Walusimbi, Shellmark Lifecare Boss Discuss Boosting Investment in Uganda's Pharmaceuticals
[Nile Post] The Senior Presidential Advisor on Diaspora Affairs, Amb. Abbey Walusimbi has assured investors of the government support and commitment towards creating an enabling environment for growth and sustainability of their business entities. (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - March 27, 2024 Category: African Health Tags: Economy, Business and Finance East Africa Health and Medicine Investment Uganda Source Type: news

South Africa: EC Health Department to Start New Financial Year With R4.8-Billion in Unpaid Bills
[Daily Maverick] The Eastern Cape Department of Health owes suppliers in the province an estimated R4.8-billion as its financial position remains precarious at best despite upbeat claims by the province's politicians that the turnaround plan for the department was going well. (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - March 27, 2024 Category: African Health Tags: Governance Health and Medicine South Africa Southern Africa Source Type: news

Liberia: National Health Workers Union of Liberia Clarifies It's Not Pressuring President Boakai to Appoint Martha Morris As Deputy Minister of Health
[FrontPageAfrica] Paynesville -- The National Health Workers Union of Liberia has clarified that it is not putting pressure on President Joseph Boakai to appoint one of its members, Martha Morris as Deputy Minister of Health. (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - March 27, 2024 Category: African Health Tags: Economy, Business and Finance Health and Medicine Labour Liberia West Africa Source Type: news