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Africa: Leading Health Agencies Outline Updated Terminology for Pathogens That Transmit Through the Air
[WHO] Following consultation with public health agencies and experts, the World Health Organization (WHO) publishes a global technical consultation report introducing updated terminology for pathogens that transmit through the air. The pathogens covered include those that cause respiratory infections, e.g. COVID-19, influenza, measles, Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS), severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS), and tuberculosis, among others. (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - April 19, 2024 Category: African Health Tags: Africa External Relations Health and Medicine International Organizations and Africa Source Type: news

Kenya: Kenya's Doctors' Strike - Is There an End in Sight?
[DW] Doctors in Kenya have been on strike for five weeks, demanding better wages and working conditions. President William Ruto says his government is out of money to pay the medics. Meanwhile, patients remain without care. (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - April 19, 2024 Category: African Health Tags: Economy, Business and Finance East Africa Health and Medicine Kenya Labour Source Type: news

Africa: Gavi and Unicef Welcome Approval of New Oral Cholera Vaccine
[GAVI] Geneva/New York -- Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance and UNICEF welcome the news that a new oral cholera vaccine (OCV), Euvichol-S, has now received WHO prequalification and can be made available to countries around the world. The prequalification of this new product will help EuBiologics, the manufacturer, produce more volumes of vaccine, faster, and at a lower cost - a key step to expanding supply amidst the ongoing acute global upsurge of cholera outbreaks.Today's approval will help increase the overall supply of OCV available (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - April 19, 2024 Category: African Health Tags: Africa Children and Youth Health and Medicine NGOs and Civil Society Source Type: news

Africa: WHO Prequalifies New Oral Simplified Vaccine for Cholera
[WHO] A new oral vaccine for cholera has received prequalification by the World Health Organization (WHO) on 12 April. The inactivated oral vaccine Euvichol-S has a similar efficacy to existing vaccines but a simplified formulation, allowing opportunities to rapidly increase production capacity. (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - April 19, 2024 Category: African Health Tags: Africa External Relations Health and Medicine International Organizations and Africa Source Type: news

Sierra Leone: How to Get Vaccines to Remote Areas? in Sierra Leone They're Delivered By Foot, Boat or Motorbike
[The Conversation Africa] In Sierra Leone almost 59% of the population live in remote, rural areas. Roads may be non-existent or in bad condition, making it very difficult for rural dwellers to access healthcare. This is one of the key reasons why COVID-19 vaccination rates in the country are low. (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - April 19, 2024 Category: African Health Tags: Health and Medicine Sierra Leone West Africa Source Type: news

Liberia: FY 2024 Budget Prioritizes Agriculture, Infrastructure, and Health
[New Dawn] Boakai administration prioritizes key sectors in 2024 National Budget. (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - April 18, 2024 Category: African Health Tags: Agribusiness Economy, Business and Finance Health and Medicine Industry and Infrastructure Liberia West Africa Source Type: news

Nigeria: A Case for Effective Electronic Medical Records Culture in Nigeria
[Daily Trust] The relevance of electronic medical records in Nigeria cannot be over-emphasized. However, implementing a functional and effective EMR system requires a collaborative and multi-faceted approach that addresses legal, technological, cultural, and organisational issues. Periodic but regular communication and collaboration among stakeholders are essential for a successful implementation. (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - April 18, 2024 Category: African Health Tags: Economy, Business and Finance Health and Medicine ICT and Telecom Nigeria West Africa Source Type: news

Zimbabwe: VP Chiwenga Commissions Medical Equipment At Murambinda Hospital
[The Herald] Vice President Dr Constantino Chiwenga yesterday commissioned an ambulance and medical equipment at Queen of Peace Murambinda Mission Hospital which was donated by President Mnangagwa. (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - April 18, 2024 Category: African Health Tags: Health and Medicine Southern Africa Zimbabwe Source Type: news

Nigeria: Anrml Holds Medical Outreach in Kaduna Community
[Leadership] An iron ore mining and processing company in the African Industries Group (AIG), African Natural Resources and Mines Ltd (ANRML) has conducted a health checkup and medicine distribution camp at Gujeni Village, Kaduna State, its host community. (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - April 18, 2024 Category: African Health Tags: Health and Medicine Nigeria West Africa Source Type: news

Senegal: Senegal Battles 100 Percent Morbidity Due to Skin Bleaching
[The Point] Depigmentation in Senegal leads to a high rate of cancer. (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - April 18, 2024 Category: African Health Tags: Health and Medicine Senegal West Africa Source Type: news

South Africa: Ekurhuleni Shack Dwellers' Hopes of Getting Flush Toilets Dashed
[GroundUp] City of Ekurhuleni says five families can safely share a chemical toilet (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - April 18, 2024 Category: African Health Tags: Environment Health and Medicine South Africa Southern Africa Water and Sanitation Source Type: news

Uganda: Mubende Officials Arrested Over State of Maternity Ward
[Nile Post] The State House Anti-Corruption Unit (SHACU) has arrested Mubende District officials over neglect of duty leading to loss of taxpayer money. (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - April 18, 2024 Category: African Health Tags: East Africa Health and Medicine Legal and Judicial Affairs Pregnancy and Childbirth Uganda Source Type: news

Kenya: 'Really!' - Ruto Expresses Shock Over Governors Endorsing Medics' Strike
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has expressed his dismay over county chiefs supporting a nationwide strike by medical professionals despite a majority of whom fall under devolved units. (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - April 18, 2024 Category: African Health Tags: Economy, Business and Finance East Africa Governance Health and Medicine Kenya Labour Source Type: news

Nigeria: Seven Deaths Are From Malaria, Typhoid Not Strange Disease - Kano Govt
[Leadership] Kano State Ministry of Health has dispelled reports of an outbreak of a strange illness in Gundutse village of Kura local government area. (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - April 18, 2024 Category: African Health Tags: Health and Medicine Malaria Nigeria West Africa Source Type: news

Rwanda: Mental Health - Research Project Seeks to Address Illness in Rwandan Schools
[New Times] Researchers from the University of Rwanda, in collaboration with Aarhus University in Denmark, have initiated the Cross-Mind project. This research programme aims to address and curb mental health issues in upper primary and secondary schools in Rwanda. (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - April 18, 2024 Category: African Health Tags: Central Africa East Africa Education Health and Medicine Rwanda Source Type: news