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…
Heidi’s launch in SA brings offline-capable, multilingual AI support to over 15 000 local clinicians. (Image created via Gemini) Heidi, an AI-driven clinical care platform, has launched its South African operations after more than 15 000 local clinicians began using it organically. The platform says it now supports about 1.5 million consultations per month in…
News Feature — If you’ve ever felt calmer after a walk in the park or a stroll through the woods, it’s not your imagination – it’s biology. Being outdoors can trigger measurable changes inside your body from lowering stress hormones, easing blood pressure and even improving your gut health. You don’t have to hike for…
Rwanda’s experience will increasingly help shape how the World Health Organisation (WHO) supports other African countries, through sharing lessons, scaling best practices, and advancing African-led solutions, according to its Regional Director for Africa, Professor Mohamed Yakub Janabi. ALSO READ: Kagame discusses partnerships with Gavi, WHO officials “This is about moving faster together, building resilient systems,…
