Accra — dozen ministers of health and finance, alongside representatives of development partners, the private sector, civil society, regional institutions and youth leaders from Western and Central Africa concluded a one-day meeting in Accra on May 4th to advance the health, nutrition and population agenda and deliver better access to quality health care for communities…
Excellencies, distinguished guests, and partners, we have convened here in Accra today to discuss, quite literally, the health of Western and Central Africa. It is a matter of utmost importance to the region’s future. We wish to extend our deepest gratitude to His Excellency President John Dramani Mahama and the Government and people of Ghana…
Brazzaville — As health threats continue to spread across borders, countries are strengthening how they work together to prevent and respond to outbreaks. Permanent Secretaries from 13 countries are meeting in Brazzaville, Republic of Congo, from 4 to 5 May 2026 for a high-level consultation on cross-border collaboration for health security. The meeting focuses on…
Climate-sensitive diseases and zoonoses, antimicrobial resistance (AMR), sustainable food systems and exposure to pollution – the main factors fuelling infectious and non-communicable diseases were the focus of this year’s One Health Summit. These hot topics for the global health community are central to One Health Atlas – a comprehensive, science-led guide to the wealth of…
There is a troubling contradiction at the heart of the global transition to a cleaner, greener, tech-driven future: Modern technologies – everything from AI to wind turbines, as well as cellphones, electric vehicles and defense systems – depend on critical minerals. But many of the communities where those minerals are mined end up with polluted…
Nairobi — Kenya has signed a framework agreement with the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention to establish the Eastern Africa Regional Coordinating Centre in Nairobi, cementing its role as a strategic hub for regional health security and emergency response. The agreement, presided over by Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale, will see the Centre…
ACCRA, April 27, 2026 – Countries in Western and Central Africa face growing pressure on their health systems as financing tightens and health needs expand due to population growth, disease outbreaks, climate shocks, and a rising dual burden of disease. In response, the World Bank Health, Nutrition and Population strategy, Fit to Prosper: Investing in…
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,…
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…
Cliff MacGregor, Managing Director and founding member, Inlexso. Employers must conduct an immediate audit of all the employee health information they process, store or transfer, and should also review and update employment contracts, HR policies and data processing agreements to be compliant with new regulations in the Government Gazette. Failing to do so could result…
