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Ending TB: A Global Responsibility We Cannot Ignore

by Nina Helen Hallstrom, Senior Partnership Officer, ADPP Mozambique What if tuberculosis (TB) were no longer a global health threat, because we finally treated it as a shared responsibility? As we look ahead to the World Conference on Lung Health (WCLH), I believe it’s time to turn a shared risk ....

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African Women In Digital Health (AWiDH)

Six Women Redefining Digital Health In Africa: African Women In Digital Health (AWiDH) Announce Their Mentorship Program Winners

The  African  Women  in  Digital  Health  (AWiDH)  initiative  announces the six winners of their annual Mentorship Program. The winners made it through a competitive  selection  process  involving  337  applications  from  over  33  African  countries.  By  showing  how  they  meaningfully  contribute  to  strengthening  health  systems  and  tackling  public  health  challenges.  From  product  innovation,  by  increasing  safe  […]

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Diabetes In Kenya

Diabetes In Kenya – Why Kenyans Need To Know About Early Diagnosis

By Taofik Oloruko-Oba, Country Manager, Kenya and Head of East Africa Network at Roche Diagnostics Each November, World Diabetes Day raises global awareness about a condition that affects people of all ages — children, working adults and older people alike.1 In Kenya, diabetes is emerging as a major health priority, with an estimated 813,000 adults living […]

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Andrew Marvin Kanyike

Andrew Marvin Kanyike ALP ‘22 Tackles Community Health Problems in Uganda

Contributed by Aspire Institute Andrew Marvin Kanyike, a 26 year old from Uganda completed the Aspire Leaders Program in 2022 and received a Community Action Award for his project aiming to increase early detection of hypertension in Eastern Uganda. His commitment to medical research and making an impact on community health has led to his […]

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The SA Diabetes Crisis

The Cost Of Inaction: Why South Africa Cannot Afford To Ignore The Diabetes Crisis

As we approach World Diabetes Day on November 14, civil society organisations warn that the cost of inaction on non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as diabetes is already being paid for in lives, livelihoods and lost potential. The Healthy Living Alliance (HEALA) is calling on the South African government to increase the Health Promotion Levy (HPL) […]

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Koforidua Clinic frontage

After Building A Digitally Integrated Clinic Network, Rivia Now Wants To Scale “Health Access”

Rivia launched in Ghana in 2024 with a simple goal: make healthcare accessible, enjoyable, and patient-centered. To do that, the company partnered with existing clinics, upgraded their physical infrastructure, trained their staff, and embedded Rivia’s own clinic management software (RiviaOS) into daily operations. Within eight months of joining the network, the average Rivia clinic triples […]

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Kenya, World Health Organization

Kenya Partners With WHO To Strengthen Medicines Regulation Ahead Of Global Review

Kenya’s Ministry of Health and the World Health Organization (WHO) have reaffirmed their partnership to strengthen the country’s medicines regulatory system ahead of a key global assessment. Public Health Principal Secretary Mary Muthoni hosted a WHO delegation led by Acting Representative Dr. Adiele Onyeze to review Kenya’s progress and preparations for an upcoming WHO onsite […]

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