UGANDA – Uganda has officially launched a major malaria vaccination campaign targeting young children, marking a significant step in the country’s fight against the deadly disease. The Ministry of Health, with support from Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, and global partners like UNICEF, WHO, PATH, and CHAI, kicked off the rollout in Apac District, northern Uganda—one […]
TANZANIA – The Tanzanian government has expanded mental health and counseling services to 701 centers nationwide in a major step toward improving mental healthcare. This initiative, announced by Deputy Minister for Health Dr. Godwin Mollel in Parliament, focuses on reaching more people—especially the youth—with the support they need. These centers provide counseling services, conduct public […]
USA – Specialty pharmaceutical distributor Morris & Dickson has joined forces with Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drug Company (MCCPDC) and the Cost Plus Marketplace in a move to tackle drug shortages and reduce costs. The new partnership aims to improve access to rare and essential injectable medications for hospitals, clinics, surgery centers, and pharmacies across […]
KENYA – President William Ruto has officially opened the first Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) medical facility under the Ulinzi Prime Health Services Fund (UPHSF), now accessible to civilians. The hospital, located at the Lanet Barracks in Nakuru County, marks a major milestone in the government’s push for Universal Health Coverage (UHC). Speaking during the launch […]
NIGERIA – The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has reported that Lassa fever has resulted in 127 deaths across 18 states between January and April 2025. This marks a case fatality rate (CFR) of 18.8%, slightly higher than the 18.5% recorded during the same period in 2024. The outbreak has been […]
USA – The recent decision by the US government to end its financial support for Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, has raised serious concerns among global health experts and humanitarian organizations. Doctors Without Borders (MSF) has warned that the move could have devastating effects on millions of children around the world. Gavi, founded in 2000, was […]
CONGO – The World Health Organization (WHO) is preparing to elect a new Regional Director for Africa following the unexpected passing of Dr. Faustine Ndugulile of Tanzania in November 2024, just days before he was set to assume office. The election is scheduled for May 18, 2025, in Geneva. Five candidates have been nominated […]
USA – President Donald Trump has issued a new executive order aimed at lowering prescription drug prices in the United States, calling on Congress to eliminate a key provision in the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) known as the “pill penalty.” The “pill penalty” policy, introduced in 2022 under the IRA, has long been a concern […]
BELGIUM – Nearly 35 major pharmaceutical companies, including Pfizer, Eli Lilly, and AstraZeneca, have called on the European Commission to take urgent action to help them stay competitive in the region. In a joint letter addressed to Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, the companies warned that upcoming U.S. tariffs on imported pharmaceuticals could push […]
USA – Johnson & Johnson (J&J) has raised its 2025 sales forecast following a strong first-quarter performance, brushing aside growing concerns over possible U.S. tariffs on pharmaceutical goods. The healthcare giant now expects operational revenue between US$ 91.6 billion and US$ 92.4 billion—an increase of US$ 700 million from its previous estimate. This upward revision […]
KENYA – A new health initiative is set to improve cancer care for millions of women in East Africa. The Aga Khan Health Services (AKHS), in partnership with the French government, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, and the Aga Khan Foundation Tanzania, has launched the East Africa Comprehensive Cancer Project (EA-CCP), aiming to reach 7.4 […]
KENYA – President William Ruto has reaffirmed the Social Health Authority’s (SHA) commitment to providing fair and affordable healthcare to all Kenyans. He emphasized the government’s vision to deliver Universal Health Coverage (UHC), calling on citizens to sign up in large numbers and ignore critics of the new health care reforms. Speaking at Mkongani Sub-County […]
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