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Africa: On World Breastfeeding Week, Countries Urged to Invest in Health Systems and Support Breastfeeding Mothers

eriinfo.com2 weeks ago04 mins

Geneva/New York — Joint statement by WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus and UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell “Breastfeeding is one of the most effective ways to ensure a baby’s health, development, and survival in the earliest stages of life. It acts as their first vaccine, providing protection against diseases including diarrhoea and pneumonia. “Investing…

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African Nations Urged To Form ‘Strong Coalitions’ To Bridge Funding Gap for Development

eriinfo.com2 weeks ago04 mins

Monrovia — As global financial aid continues to decline, experts warn of the increasing risks posed to low-income countries and urge regional stakeholders to look inward to fund much-needed development. Speaking at the African Transformation online briefing on Tuesday, the Manager of Resources and Partnerships at the African Development Fund (ADF), Valerie Dabady, said the…

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Africa: SMEs Urged to Tap Trade Opportunities in Horn of Africa

eriinfo.com4 weeks ago03 mins

Nairobi — The government has called on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to explore emerging business opportunities in the Horn of Africa, citing regional integration as a key driver of economic growth. Speaking during the Global Somali Entrepreneurial Forum in Nairobi, Principal Secretary for MSMEs Development Susan Mang’eni said the region’s interconnected markets offer untapped…

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Africa: Namibia Urged to Join Africa Free Trade

eriinfo.com2 months ago08 mins

The Namibia Trade Forum (NTF) has cautioned that more work needs to be done for Namibia to fully realise the opportunities presented within the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). This comes after Namibia exported its first consignment under the programme, shipping 45 000 tonnes of salt to Nigeria. While the achievement has been lauded,…

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Africa: AU Member States Urged to Have Functional Nat’l Public Health Institute Capable of Leading Disease Prevention

eriinfo.com2 months ago06 mins

Addis Ababa, — – In a powerful display of regional unity and commitment to strengthening public health systems, senior health officials, government leaders, and public health professionals from across Southern Africa convened in Harare, Zimbabwe, for the Fourth Annual Southern African National Public Health Institute (NPHI) Meeting. Hosted under the theme “Strengthened Information, Knowledge Sharing…