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The 2024 UN Climate Change Conference (COP29) in Baku resulted in a $300 billion deal to aid developing nations in addressing climate challenges while simultaneously emphasizing the pronounced effects of …
COP29: Integrating Public Health in Climate Change Discussions Read More
Dr. Faustine Ndugulile, the WHO regional director-elect for Africa, has died while receiving treatment in India. He was 55 years old and had recently been elected to start his role …
Tragic Passing of WHO Africa Director-Elect Dr. Faustine Ndugulile Read More
Sudan is on the brink of becoming a failed state, with civil society collapsing amid rampant violence from armed groups, according to Jan Egeland of the Norwegian Refugee Council. Over …
Sudan Faces Imminent Threat of State Failure Amid Ongoing Conflict Read More
The WHO continues to classify the mpox outbreak as a public health emergency. In Haiti, over 40,000 people were recently displaced by gang violence, prompting UN humanitarian responses. Meanwhile, the …
Global Health and Humanitarian Crisis: Mpox, Haiti, Ukraine, and Pakistan Read More
The mpox outbreak in DR Congo shows signs of stabilization, with new infections declining after the rollout of a vaccination campaign. Health officials report improvements in local clinics, while concerns …
Mpox Cases in DR Congo Show Signs of Stabilization Amid Vaccination Efforts Read More
Recent reports indicate a decline in mpox cases in DR Congo following the introduction of vaccination campaigns. The WHO has confirmed a plateauing of infections, though concerns persist regarding the …
Mpox Cases Decline in DR Congo Amid Ongoing Health Concerns Read More
At COP29, the WHO focused on securing health’s place in climate discussions, resulting in a new coalition to promote health in future climate negotiations. Despite the positive step of creating …
Health Achieves Coalition at COP29, Yet Action Remains Elusive Read More
Africa suffers from a severe shortage of scientific researchers, with only 20 per million people compared to 246 per million in Europe. To close this gap, strategic investment in research …
Addressing Africa’s Scientific Research Deficit: A Path Forward Read More
The WHO identifies climate change as a major health threat, notably in Africa, exacerbating infectious diseases such as Lassa fever. The Future of Health Conference stressed the need for collaborative …
Enhancing Pandemic Preparedness in West Africa Amid Climate Change Challenges Read More
The United Nations warns of a potential malaria surge in South Sudan due to severe flooding affecting 1.4 million people, displacing over 379,000 individuals amidst food insecurity. The country experiences …
UN Warns of Rising Malaria Cases Amid Flooding in South Sudan Read More