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Africa’s Health Systems are Under Pressure – PAN South Africa Calls for Stronger Nutrition Integration Ahead of the World Health Summit Regional Meeting 2026

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Africa’s health systems are under increasing strain as the continent faces a growing burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs), climate-related pressures on food systems, and widening inequalities in accessing nutritious food. These challenges are deeply interconnected, yet often addressed in isolation, highlighting the need for more integrated, prevention-focused approaches to health. As leaders gather in Nairobi,…

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Africa: Envoy Allays Fears Over Tanzanians’ Safety in South Africa

eriinfo.com2 months ago05 mins

Pretoria, SA — Tanzania’s High Commissioner, James Bwana, has assured that the Tanzanian community living in various cities in South Africa is safe and not being targeted by attacks from locals, contrary to claims made in a video clip circulating on social media platforms. The diplomat has been compelled to speak out to clarify the…

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Africa: Dr Chris Van Straten On Why Malaria Remains Africa’s Biggest Health and Economic Threat

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Dr Chris van Straten, Spokesman, Global Health Advisor for Clinical Governance at International SOS Q: Africa accounts for over 90% of global malaria cases and deaths. Why does this burden remain so high despite years of intervention? A: Indeed, Africa accounted for roughly 94% of malaria cases and deaths according to recent data. Much of…

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Africa: UBA Crosses N33.2trn Asset Mark As Pan-African Footprint Expands

eriinfo.com2 months ago06 mins

United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc has crossed the N33.2 trillion total assets threshold in 2025, underlining the bank’s pan-African scale and sustained growth momentum. The Bank’s audited financial results for the year ended December 31, 2025, showed that total assets grew 9.4 per cent to N33.2 trillion up from N30.3 trillion at the end…

Africa: ‘We Are at a Critical Point in the Fight Against Malaria’ #WorldMalariaDay

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Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, has described the rollout of malaria vaccines across Africa as the fastest in its history, signalling a critical moment in the fight against one of the continent’s deadliest diseases. 25 countries in Africa have introduced malaria vaccines into their routine immunisation programmes with Gavi support. Early reports indicate that the initiative has had a significant…

Chery to debut its first EV in South Africa, the Chery Q

eriinfo.com2 months ago04 mins

Chery, currently South Africa’s top-selling Chinese automotive brand, has officially confirmed that it will enter the local electric vehicle (EV) market in 2026. The brand’s debut fully electric offering will be the Chery Q, a premium compact hatchback known internationally as the QQ3. Read: Tim Cook steps down as Apple CEO and passes reigns to…

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Africa: Women in Science – Global Study Finds Presence Without Power

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Academia isn’t strong on gender equality. Women are under-represented throughout, in the research workforce and even more so as leaders in scientific organisations. This is true for science academies (prestigious bodies within national science systems) and scientific unions (international organisations representing disciplinary communities). Women today make up nearly a third of the global research workforce….

Africa: Ending Malaria in Africa – 5 Essential Reads On Gains and Challenges

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Malaria, a life-threatening disease spread to humans by some types of mosquitoes, is preventable and curable. The World Malaria Report 2025 shows that in 2024, there were an estimated 282 million malaria cases and 610,000 malaria deaths in 80 countries. Africa carries a disproportionately high share of the global malaria burden. In 2024, Africa accounted…

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Africa: Rising Petroleum Prices Rattle Africa’s Insurance Outlook

eriinfo.com2 months ago06 mins

Kampala, Uganda — Insurance leaders across Africa are warning of a potential economic slowdown as surging global petroleum prices ripple through key sectors, driving up operating costs, inflation and financial risks because of the US-Israel war against Iran, which began on Feb. 28. Speaking at the 11th Continental Reinsurance CEO Summit in Kigali on April…

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Africa: Almost Half of African Countries Battling Measles Outbreaks

eriinfo.com2 months ago04 mins

Kampala, Uganda — The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has revealed that 21 countries had, by Friday, declared measles outbreaks–an alarming development given that the disease is highly preventable through vaccination. Speaking to journalists during a press briefing, Prof. Yap Boum II, the Deputy Head of the Africa CDC Mpox Response,…