Health

LUANDA, Angola — Rwanda’s Foreign Minister Olivier J. P. Nduhungirehe has called on African institutions to involve young people in decisions governing the continent’s water resources, placing youth participation at the centre of his contribution to the fourth Luanda Biennale. According to our sources, Nduhungirehe said the African Union, regional economic c

ADDIS ABABA — The ongoing Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak has escalated into the most geographically widespread in the virus’s history, prompting urgent pleas for international intervention. The warning from Africa CDC Director-General Jean Kaseya comes on the heels of Nigeria confirming its first case of the deadly strain. “Every day of delay costs lives,” Kaseya

ROME – Pope Leo XIV has announced that he is recovering from a medical procedure following the early detection of a small, localized nodule in his lung. In a message shared through his official social media account, the pontiff expressed gratitude to healthcare professionals at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital and to millions of Catholics and well-wishers […]

KINSHASA, DR Congo — More than $700 million disbursed by international donors for the Ebola response in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) remains unaccounted for, according to Dr. Jean Kaseya, Director-General of the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC). Speaking at a press conference in Kinshasa on Wednesday, October 14, [

NAIROBI — Kenya’s Ministry of Health has confirmed a second case of Ebola caused by the Bundibugyo virus, identifying the patient as a 39-year-old man who was already in quarantine as a close family contact of the country’s first confirmed case. In a statement signed by Director General for Health Dr. Patrick Amoth, the ministry […]

Rubavu/Rusizi — A total of 99 households comprising 367 Rwandan citizens who had been living in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have voluntarily returned to Rwanda through two border crossings, according to Rwandan emergency management and local government officials. Of the total, 314 people crossed through the Grand Barrier at La Corniche, which link

The stricter controls come days after Kenya confirmed its first case of Ebola Bundibugyo virus disease involving a 40-year-old Kenyan man who later died. Kenya has introduced stricter screening measures at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), requiring travellers arriving from 10 African countries considered at higher risk of Ebola to use a designated

NAIROBI — Kenya has confirmed its first ever case of Ebola, after a Kenyan citizen who had been living in the Democratic Republic of Congo for the past seven years died in Nairobi, Health Minister Aden Duale announced. The patient, who fell ill a month ago and was treated in several hospitals in DR Congo, […]

The global scientific community has entered its most anticipated week of the year as the 2026 Nobel Prize announcements unfold in Stockholm and Oslo. Running from October 5 through October 12, 2026, this year’s awards continue a century-old tradition of celebrating intellectual achievement, breakthrough research, and profound contributions to humanity. As th

The Democratic Republic of the Congo’s Ebola outbreak has killed more than 4,000 people, marking a devastating milestone in the country’s largest recorded Ebola epidemic. Government figures reported on October 2 put the death toll at 4,018, with 8,300 confirmed cases across seven provinces and more than 2,000 recoveries. The outbreak is caused by the [&helli

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is confronting significant workforce recruitment challenges across its nationwide healthcare system, with officials at all 139 Veterans Health Administration facilities identifying occupations experiencing severe staffing shortages during fiscal year 2026, according to a new report from the VA Office of In

BUNIA, Democratic Republic of the Congo — Health authorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) officially began vaccinating front-line health care workers on Saturday in Bunia, the epicenter of the fastest-growing and deadliest Ebola outbreak in the nation’s history. Government figures released Saturday show the country has recorded 7,541 confi

WARWICK, New York — Jehovah’s Witnesses have announced a significant adjustment to their religious guidance on the medical use of blood, allowing individual members to decide for themselves whether to accept four primary blood components—red blood cells, white blood cells, plasma and platelets—while maintaining the faith’s longstanding position against trans

KIGALI, Rwanda — Rwanda has reaffirmed its ambition to establish one of the most advanced artificial intelligence (AI) ecosystems in Africa as government leaders, private sector executives, and technology experts gathered in Kigali to discuss turning national AI strategies and digital infrastructure into viable, investable enterprises. The high-level discu

FORT PORTAL, Uganda — Uganda and the Tooro Kingdom are mourning King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, whose death at the age of 34 has brought an extraordinary reign that began in early childhood to an end. The monarch was laid to rest Saturday, September 12, at the Karambi Royal Tombs in western Uganda […]

KINSHASA, DRC – The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and its international partners have launched an updated 180-day multisectoral response plan to combat the ongoing Ebola outbreak, seeking a substantial $1.3 billion in funding to intensify efforts over the next six months . The revised operational roadmap, developed in collaboration with the World He

On Friday, the Rwandan government officially received the newly renovated and expanded Masaka Hospital, marking the completion of a four-year upgrade project aimed at significantly boosting its capacity. The expansion works on Masaka Hospital, located in Kicukiro District, are now 100 percent complete, according to the Ministry of Health. The facility will s

ADDIS ABABA — A pivotal high-level health summit is underway, drawing top-tier leadership from across the continent to address pressing medical challenges and outline strategic health priorities for Africa. The annual meeting, running from August 25 to August 28, has brought together Ethiopian President Taye Atske Selassie, African Union Commission Chairpers

NAIROBI, Kenya — In a major milestone for minimally invasive surgical care, Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi (AKUH,N) has successfully performed the region’s first robotic-assisted gallbladder removal surgery. The procedure, known medically as a robotic-assisted laparoscopic cholecystectomy, introduces advanced robotic technology to an operation traditi

The government’s first public comments on the case reveal accusations of unauthorized drone use in areas vulnerable to jihadist attacks, while the production company insists all permits were in order. LOMÉ, Togo – For the first time since the arrest of two French documentary filmmakers and their Togolese fixer in late July, Togo’s government has publicly [&h

The bill, which has already undergone initial consultations across all member states, aims to create a unified legal framework for healthcare services and medical products within the East African Community. KIGALI, Rwanda – Hon. Francine Rutazana, a Rwandan representative in the East African Legislative Assembly (EALA), has tabled a landmark bill designed to

KIGALI, Rwanda — Rwanda has briefed members of the diplomatic community on its campaign against illicit and non-compliant alcoholic beverages, presenting the initiative as part of a broader effort to protect public health, strengthen regulatory enforcement and reduce the social consequences associat

DAR ES SALAAM – In a strategic move that blends healthcare with economic diplomacy, Tanzania’s premier heart facility is preparing to export its medical expertise across the continent—and its director insists that Tanzanian patients will be the ultimate beneficiaries. The Jakaya Kikwete Cardiac Inst

KIGALI, Rwanda — Rwanda has called for stronger leadership, sustainable investment and accountable institutions to accelerate improvements in water and sanitation across Africa, as government officials, experts, financiers and development partners gather in Kigali for the Africa Water and Sanitation