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After the US withdrew HIV/AIDS research funding, South Africa is stepping up with R410 million ($22M USD) to keep critical programs running. The move ensures thousands of patients won't lose access to life-saving research.
Specialist doctors volunteered their time at a Cape Town hospital to perform free epilepsy surgeries for two patients who had waited two years. The initiative aims to make life-changing care accessible in a strained public health system.
Egypt is spearheading efforts to activate the African Medicines Agency, a continental system designed to ensure affordable, quality medicines reach every corner of Africa. The initiative promises to strengthen health security and reduce dependence on external suppliers for 1.4 billion people.
Two major health organizations just joined forces to revolutionize healthcare access for millions of African women and adolescents. The partnership will bring life-saving innovations, better health products, and data-driven solutions to communities across the continent.
A new strategic partnership between two major African health organizations is strengthening the continent's ability to respond to health crises. The collaboration includes Africa's first dedicated medical supplies warehouse for emergencies.
Kenya just enrolled 29 million people in a sweeping healthcare reform that aims to guarantee every citizen access to quality, affordable care. The government is partnering with WHO to ensure no one gets left behind.
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Starting April 1st, nearly half a million South Africans can access a groundbreaking HIV prevention injection that requires just two doses per year and has shown 100% effectiveness in trials. The free rollout could help end AIDS as a public health threat by 2043.
Africa's top researchers are calling for a bold shift away from uncertain foreign aid toward locally funded pharmaceutical innovation. With US health funding cuts threatening progress, eight nations are uniting behind a new strategy to develop their own medical solutions.
Ethiopia has officially eradicated Marburg virus from its borders after 42 days with no new cases, marking a major victory against one of the world's deadliest diseases. The success showcases how rapid response, community collaboration, and smart public health strategies can stop even the most dangerous outbreaks.
A deadly disease that once terrorized West Africa is about to get much easier to stop. A new $30 million project will make the Ebola vaccine cheaper and possible to store in regular refrigerators, bringing lifesaving protection to remote communities across Africa.
Tanzania is rolling out universal health insurance that will give every citizen access to affordable healthcare, one of Africa's most ambitious health reforms. The system goes live within President Hassan's first 100 days, transforming how 60 million Tanzanians access medical care.