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World Health Organization (WHO)
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World marks cervical cancer elimination day as countries accelerate action

The annual commemoration highlights a critical opportunity: cervical cancer – the fourth most common cancer in women – claims over 350 000 lives each year, yet it is a disease that we have the tools to eliminate

Today marks the first World Cervical Cancer Elimination Day – mandated by the World Health Assembly – a historic milestone in global efforts to end a preventable cancer. This day of action builds on powerful momentum, with countries and partners uniting to launch ambitious vaccination campaigns, expand screening and treatment…

World Health Organization (WHO) - Cabo Verde
Source: World Health Organization (WHO) - Cabo Verde |

Cabo Verde, Mauritius and Seychelles eliminate measles and rubella

The three countries were verified by the African Regional Verification Commission for Measles and Rubella Elimination, established by World Health Organization (WHO)

In a significant public health achievement, Cabo Verde, Mauritius and Seychelles have eliminated measles and rubella, becoming the first sub-Saharan countries to attain this milestone.     The three countries were verified by the African Regional Verification Commission for Measles and Rubella Elimination, established by World Health Organization (WHO). Cabo…

World Health Organization - Uganda
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Kenyan Senate Speaker Urges African Scientists to Champion Homegrown Health Solutions

Delivering a keynote address, Dr. Abdourahmane Diallo, WHO Director of Programme Management, reaffirmed the organization’s commitment to building sovereign and sustainable health systems across Africa

The Speaker of the Senate of the Republic of Kenya, Rt. Hon. Amason Jeffah Kingi, has called for bold, African-led strategies to tackle the continent’s health challenges. Speaking as Chief Guest at the Inaugural Africa Health Summit in Kampala, held under the theme “Reclaiming Africa’s Health Future: From Dependency to Sovereignty…

Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)
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Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) supports the implementation of Universal health coverage in the Saint-Louis region of Senegal

Political and administrative authorities welcomed the initiative, which demonstrates ECOWAS’ concrete commitment to the implementation of the Accra Declaration adopted in 2022 by Member States

H.E. Zelma NOBRE FASSINOU, ECOWAS Resident Representative in Senegal, presided on 13 November 2025 in Saint-Louis over the enrolment ceremony and the signing of agreements between the Senegalese Agency for Universal Health Coverage (SEN-CSU), Public Health Establishments (EPS), the Health District, and the Local Council for Artisanal Fisheries (CLPA). This…

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Dr. Rasha Kelej & First Ladies of Africa & Asia call for action to Build Healthcare and Media capacity, Break Infertility Stigma & Support Girl Education during 2025 Merck Foundation First Ladies initiative - MFFLI

I was pleased to hear from the First Ladies of Africa and Asia about the remarkable progress they have achieved in their countries

Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, conducted the 7th Edition of Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative - MFFLI Summit 2025 on 19th and 20th June. The summit was inaugurated by Prof. Dr. Frank Stangenberg-Haverkamp, Chairman of Merck Foundation Board of Trustees, and Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej,…

Ministry of Information, Eritrea
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Eritrea: International Diabetes Day Commemorated Nationally in Mendefera

Dr. Amanuel Mihreteab, Head of the Ministry of Health branch in the Southern Region, stated that 72% of deaths in the region are caused by non-communicable diseases such as diabetes and high blood pressure

International Diabetes Day was commemorated at national level in the city of Mendefera on 14 November, under the theme “Diabetes and Well-being at Work.” Speaking at the event that featured public and student participation as well as awareness-raising and artistic programs, Dr. Goitom Mebrahtu, Chairman of the National Association of…

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Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) Statement on Confirmed Marburg Virus Disease in Jinka, Southern Region, Ethiopia

The Federal Ministry of Health, EPHI, and regional health authorities have activated response measures, including enhanced surveillance, field investigations, strengthened infection prevention and control, and community engagement efforts

The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) acknowledges the confirmation by the Federal Ministry of Health of Ethiopia and the Ethiopian Public Health Institute (EPHI) of an outbreak of Marburg virus disease (MVD) in Jinka, Southern Region. As of 14 November 2025, Marburg virus disease (MVD) has been confirmed…

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Merck Foundation Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Marks ‘World Diabetes Day’ 2025: Transforming Diabetes, Endocrinology, Cardiology, and Cardiovascular Preventive Care in Africa and Asia by Providing 925 Scholarships for healthcare providers from 52 Countries

According to a World Health Organization (WHO) Diabetes Report, around 24 million adults (aged 20–79) in the African region were living with diabetes in 2021

Merck Foundation, in partnership with African and Asian First Ladies, Ministries of Health, and Medical Societies, has provided 925 scholarships, out of a total of 2400+ scholarships, for one-year Postgraduate Diplomas and two-year Master’s Degrees in Diabetes, Endocrinology, Preventive Cardiovascular Medicine, Cardiology, and Obesity & Weight Management, as well as…

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International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC) Signs US$47.6 Million Financing Agreement with the Republic of Türkiye to Strengthen Health Services and Mitigate the Effects of Earthquakes

The financing will support the procurement of essential medicines and medical devices for distribution across 12 to 53 provinces, with a particular focus on areas most affected by the disaster

The International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC) (www.ITFC-IDB.org), a member of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group, signed a US$47.6 Million Murabaha Financing Agreement with the Ministry of Treasury and Finance (MoTF) of the Republic of Türkiye.  The signing ceremony took place in Istanbul on the sidelines of the COMCEC…

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Open Access to Surgery is the Essential Foundation to Achieving Universal Health Coverage

African Health Leaders United to Strengthen Surgical Care at PASHeF 2025

The Pan-African Surgical Healthcare Forum (PASHeF 2025) continues to serve as a growing continental platform where African countries design and implement solutions that strengthen surgical healthcare systems for their people. Now in its third year, PASHeF 2025 brought together representatives from the World Health Organization Regional Office for Africa (WHO…