Why diseases now spread fast in E. Africa

Public education campaign emphasizes vital role of healthcare workers and features new Ebola prevention communications for West Africa, including ‘We’ve Got Your Back’ PSA

At the Official Draw for the 2015 OrangeTM Africa Cup of Nations today, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) joined football stars, celebrities, international health organizations and corporations to announce the launch of Africa United (http://www.weareafricaunited.org), a global health communications campaign...

A surge in cases of Covid-19 will push the continent's health infrastructure to the limit.

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Before it recorded a single case of the virus, Kenya witnessed a number of anti-Chinese incidents.

Poverty is often associated with Africa and this is with good reason, but it is safe to say Africa’s middle class is rising and so is their spending power. According to data from the Africa Development Bank, “About one third of the continent spends around $4 to $20 a day and this group is expected to grow to 42% by 2060”. This is more than a billion people.
Consumption on the continent had risen to more than $1 trillion in 2012, from $364 million in 2000, an annual rate of growth of 10.7% and...

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The government’s resolve to nip in the bud the breakout of cassava disease in Mara Region is welcome. In fact, it should be extended to other staple food crops such as banana and maize.