Tag: Africa health
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Africa CDC Partners with Informa Markets to Expand CPHIA and Other Public Health Events Across Africa
A Strategic Collaboration for Public Health Expansion The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has announced a strategic collaboration with Informa Markets to scale the Africa CDC International Conference on Public Health in Africa (CPHIA) and broaden its portfolio of flagship public health events. This partnership signals a concerted effort to strengthen…
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Africa CDC and Informa Markets Forge Expansion of CPHIA and Africa’s Public Health Events
A Strategic Collaboration to Elevate Africa’s Public Health Landscape The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has announced a strategic partnership with Informa Markets to scale the Africa CDC International Conference on Public Health in Africa (CPHIA) and broaden the reach of flagship public health events across the continent. This collaboration aims…
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Africa Health Summit 2026 in Nairobi: Global Leaders Meet
Global Leaders Convene in Nairobi for Africa Health Summit 2026 The World Health Summit Regional Meeting is returning to Africa, with Nairobi set to host in April 2026. This pivotal gathering will bring together a diverse group of global health leaders, policymakers, researchers, and development partners to shape Africa’s health agenda for the coming decade.…
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Africa’s Health Agenda in Focus as World Health Summit 2026 Lands in Nairobi
Global Health Leaders Converge in Nairobi for Africa-Focused World Health Summit 2026 In April 2026, Nairobi will host a landmark gathering that brings together global health leaders, policymakers, researchers, and development partners to chart Africa’s health priorities. The World Health Summit Regional Meeting in Kenya’s capital signals a renewed commitment to strengthening health systems, accelerating…
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Nairobi to host Africa-Focused World Health Summit 2026: A pivotal gathering for continental health priorities
Opening the Door to Africa’s Health Priorities The World Health Summit Regional Meeting in Nairobi 2026 marks a defining moment for Africa’s health agenda. Bringing together global health leaders, policymakers, researchers, and development partners, the conference aims to translate high-level commitments into practical actions across the continent. As Africa faces a growing burden of non-communicable…
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Preoperative Care for Uterine Fibroids Surgery: Reducing Complications
Understanding Uterine Fibroids and Surgical Interventions Uterine fibroids are non-cancerous growths in the uterus that affect a significant number of women worldwide. In regions like Africa and Nigeria, prevalence rates are notably high, making effective management crucial for reproductive health and quality of life. When fibroids cause heavy bleeding, pain, or fertility issues and do…
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Eight African States Renew Commitments to Diphtheria Response at Brazzaville Meeting
Commentary from Brazzaville signals renewed political will In Brazzaville, health ministers from eight African member states gathered for a high-level advocacy meeting aimed at reinvigorating the continent’s response to diphtheria. The gathering underscored a shared recognition that diphtheria, a vaccine-preventable disease, continues to threaten vulnerable populations across national borders. Delegates reaffirmed their political commitment to…
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Members states renew commitments on diphtheria response across Africa
Overview: Renewed political will to fight diphtheria In Brazzaville, health leaders from eight African Member States reaffirmed their political commitment to halt the resurgence of diphtheria, a vaccine-preventable disease that continues to threaten vulnerable populations. The high-level advocacy meeting brought together ministers of health, senior officials, and partner organizations to outline a coordinated plan that…
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Nairobi Summit Seeks to Cure Africa’s Growing AMR Diagnosis Gap
Nairobi Hosts Africa’s Largest Diagnostics Summit on AMR When communities across Africa face rising cases of infections that resist standard medicines, the need for accurate diagnostics becomes urgent. This week in Nairobi, a major international conference will gather policymakers, scientists, clinicians, and industry leaders to tackle antimicrobial resistance (AMR) through improved diagnostic tools and practices.…
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HPV Milestone, Measles Progress and Worsening Cholera Outbreak: Weekly African Health Update
HPV vaccination gains across Africa mark a significant milestone Across Africa, vaccination campaigns against the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) are expanding, signaling a notable shift in the continent’s battle against HPV-related diseases. Health ministries report increased vaccine uptake among school-age girls and, in several countries, expanded eligibility to older cohorts as part of catch-up programs. Experts…