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Republic of South Africa: The Parliament
Source: Republic of South Africa: The Parliament |

South Africa: Good Performance of Lepelle and Overberg Boards Undermined by Misaligned Water Value Chain

The committee is currently undertaking a process of considering the annual reports of all water boards and received briefings from Lepelle Northern Water and Overberg Water

The Portfolio Committee on Water and Sanitation has welcomed the improved performance of two water boards, Lepelle Northern Water and Overberg Water, but cautioned that misalignment within the water value chain continues to result in communities experiencing dry taps. The committee is currently undertaking a process of considering the annual…

World Health Organization (WHO) - Nigeria
Source: World Health Organization (WHO) - Nigeria |

Nigeria adopts national policy to strengthen cosmetics safety

By improving regulation and surveillance, the policy strengthens health security, protects consumers and supports economic diversification

Nigeria has approved its first national policy on cosmetics safety and health after nearly two decades of stalled attempts. The policy was launched at the Sixty sixth National Council on Health in Calabar. It establishes a clear system to regulate how cosmetic products are manufactured, imported, sold, used and disposed…

African Energy Chamber
Source: African Energy Chamber |

Equatorial Guinea Launches Vision 2030 Malaria Elimination Strategy Following International Recognition at African Energy Week (AEW)

One of the country’s biggest operators ConocoPhillips won the CSR Project of the Year at AEW 2025 for its contributions to the Bioko Island Malaria Elimination Project

Equatorial Guinea has launched its National Malaria Elimination Strategy – Vision 2030, marking a decisive step in the country’s public health agenda. The roadmap builds on two decades of sustained intervention on Bioko Island, reinforcing how partnerships between governments, global health organizations and energy companies can deliver measurable social impact.…

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Source: Roche |

Breast Cancer Cost Seven African Economies Over $10 Billion in Lost Productivity, New Analysis Shows

The research also showed how every dollar invested in innovative cancer treatments can generate up to USD12.40 in economic returns, primarily by restoring women’s productivity

Findings were presented at the 2026 Roche Africa Press Day in Nairobi (https://www.Roche.com), which convened journalists from nine African countries with policymakers and health experts The event focused on the theme “Health is Wealth,” exploring how investment in women’s health can drive economic growth and stronger health system Research reveals…

Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC)
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Landmark Summit Elevates Fungal Diseases to a Public Health Priority in Africa

Participants at the summit agreed to enhance collaboration in research and development (R&D), capacity building, surveillance and clinical care

Africa’s first summit dedicated to fungal diseases concluded with a multi-stakeholder commitment to strengthen surveillance, capacity building, access to diagnostics and treatment across the continent. Co-hosted by the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) and the Global Action for Fungal Infections (GAFFI), the summit brought together researchers,…

World Health Organization (WHO) - Burundi
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World Health Organization (WHO) supports Burundi to deliver lifesaving emergency health assistance

As Burundi works to address the growing humanitarian and health needs, WHO and its partners remain committed to supporting the efforts to expand access to essential health services

Burundi is facing a growing humanitarian emergency as thousands of people fleeing violence in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo continue to cross the border, placing increasing strain on health services and infrastructure in refugee-hosting communities. Since late 2025, more than 100 000 people have arrived in Burundi, most of…

Amnesty International
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Côte d’Ivoire: Pregnant women among those detained without cause since October 2025 crackdown

In October 2025, a few days before the presidential election, hundreds of people, including protesters and passersby, were arrested during the crackdown on protests

Five months on from opposition protests banned by the authorities that saw hundreds of people arrested, including pregnant women, some are still being held even though they had no involvement in the protests, while others have been convicted in unfair trials, Amnesty International said today. In October 2025, a few…

Merck Foundation

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CORRECTION: Dr. Rasha Kelej together with African and Asian First Ladies mark International Women’s Day 2026 through their Impactful Development Programs

Merck Foundation CEO strongly believes that Education is one of the most critical areas of women empowerment

Marking International Women’s Day 2026: Merck Foundation’s 14-Year Journey of Empowering Women, particularly Infertile Women, and supporting Girl Education On International Women’s Day 2026, Merck Foundation CEO, Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej Champions Girl Education as the Foundation of Women Empowerment Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany…

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Dr. Rasha Kelej together with African and Asian First Ladies mark International Women’s Day 2026 through their Impactful Development Programs

Merck Foundation CEO strongly believes that Education is one of the most critical areas of women empowerment

Marking International Women’s Day 2026: Merck Foundation’s 14-Year Journey of Empowering Women, particularly Infertile Women, and supporting Girl Education On International Women’s Day 2026, Merck Foundation CEO, Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej Champions Girl Education as the Foundation of Women Empowerment Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany…

World Health Organization (WHO) - Angola
Source: World Health Organization (WHO) - Angola |

Angola strengthens health security with advances in compliance with International Health Regulations

This initiative made it possible to analyse national performance, identify gaps, and agree on strategic measures to align national health systems with global health security standards

Angola has taken a decisive step towards strengthening national health security by completing the 2025 State Party Annual Report (SPAR), a central instrument of the International Health Regulations (IHR 2005). With this assessment, the country has consolidated the progress made in epidemiological surveillance, emergency preparedness and multisectoral coordination, as well…