In a major victory for health equity, Ugandan biotech firm DEI BioPharma has announced plans to manufacture Lenacapavir—a revolutionary HIV treatment recently approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration …
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Neimeth Grows Revenue by 103%, Shareholders Commend Turnaround at 66th AGM
Neimeth International Pharmaceuticals Plc has announced a major leap in its 2024 financial year performance, recording a 103 per cent increase in revenue. The development was revealed during the company’s …
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Malawi’s Informal Traders Cry Out Over Harassment, Abuse and Loss of Livelihoods
In the busy streets of Blantyre, the commercial capital of Malawi, thousands of informal traders hustle daily to make ends meet. These men and women, especially women, are the face …
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BetKing Offers Free Healthcare, Nutrition, and Maternal Support to Communities
Popular sports betting company, BetKing, has extended its support beyond gaming by providing free healthcare, food, and maternal support services to underserved communities across Nigeria. This initiative, which the company …
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Residents of Bellville South in Cape Town are worried after two people were rushed to the hospital — one a teenager, the other an adult — following suspected drug‑laced sweets …
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PZ Cussons Relaunches Carex to Promote Hygiene
Consumer goods giant, PZ Cussons Nigeria, has relaunched its flagship hygiene brand, Carex, as part of a renewed campaign to promote safe hygiene practices in Nigerian homes. The relaunch, themed …
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Edo Faces Diphtheria Surge Know the Symptoms and Risks
Edo State faces a surge in suspected diphtheria cases. This past week, two lives were lost at the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH). Reports indicate UBTH is now overwhelmed …
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Experts Warn of Growing ‘Silent Pandemic’ as South Africa’s Antibiotic Resistance Strategy Expires
CAPE TOWN – More than 70 infectious disease experts, scientists, and public health professionals have sounded the alarm over what they describe as a “silent pandemic” — the rise of …
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Dirty Linens in Ugandan Hospitals Fuel Infection Risk, Experts Warn
A new health sector report has revealed alarming lapses in linen management across Uganda’s healthcare system, with 9 out of every 10 health facilities reportedly failing to follow proper hygiene …
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Zimbabwe Launches National Event-Based Surveillance Guidelines to Strengthen Public Health Security
The Government of Zimbabwe has officially unveiled its National Event-Based Surveillance (EBS) Guidelines, a major milestone aimed at enhancing the country’s capacity to detect and manage public health threats in …