ETHIOPIA — In honor of World Field Epidemiology Day, the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has announced the initiation of applications for its esteemed African Epidemic…
Read MoreTag: Public Health
MOCCAE and PureHealth to jointly conduct a study on the impact of air quality on public health
UAE – The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment in the United Arab Emirates (MOCCAE) and PureHealth Group have agreed to undertake a joint study on the impact of air…
Read MoreQatari’s Ministry of Public Health to launch a national medication safety programme
QATAR – Qatar’s Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) is set to launch a national medication safety programme as part of the government’s efforts to promote medication safety in the country.…
Read MoreWHO commits to support Liberia strengthen healthcare system post-COVID-19 pandemic
LIBERIA—The World Health Organisation (WHO) country office in Liberia, has just conducted a National COVID-19 After Action Review (AAR) symposium in Monrovia. WHO vowed to remain supportive of Liberia’s health…
Read MoreCDC proposes stricter guidelines for dog imports to prevent rabies outbreaks in the United States
USA — In a historic move, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is advocating for a major overhaul of dog importation regulations, marking the first significant change…
Read MoreUganda hosts groundbreaking technical review workshop for Africa’s health promotion and communication experts
UGANDA— A three-day technical review workshop held in Kampala, Uganda, under the auspices of the Public Health Risk Communication Community of Practice for Africa (PH-RCCE-CoPA), has been held in Kampala,…
Read MoreThe Carter Centre celebrates the elimination of Trachoma as a public health problem in Mali
MALI— The former U.S. President Jimmy Carter’s foundation dubbed, the Carter Centre, has celebrated the announcement by the World Health Organization (WHO) that certified that the countries of Benin and…
Read MoreDigitising Seychelles public health enters its second phase
SEYCHELLES— Through a line of credit from the Indian government, Seychelles public health has been undergoing digitization to improve efficiency in service delivery. The process is in its third year…
Read MoreMorocco signs US$450M loan deal with the World Bank to enhance access to quality healthcare
MOROCCO – The Kingdom of Morocco has secured US$450 million in loan financing from the World Bank to improve access to healthcare services for the entire population. This loan comes…
Read MoreJordan nabs nearly US$43M from Germany’s KfW to bolster pandemic preparedness
JORDAN – The Kingdom of Jordan has secured €39 million (nearly US$43 million) from Germany, through its KfW Development Bank, to establish a centre for epidemic preparedness and response. This…
Read More