Rivia Scaling Up “Health Access”
Rivia, a healthcare innovation company, made its debut in Ghana in 2024 with a clear mission: to make healthcare more accessible, enjoyable, and centered around the patient. The company achieved…
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Ethiopia Confirms Suspected Viral Hemorrhagic Fever Outbreak
Ethiopia Responds to Suspected Outbreak of Viral Haemorrhagic Fever Ethiopia’s health authorities are intensifying their efforts to investigate and manage a recent cluster of eight suspected cases of viral haemorrhagic…
How Kids’ Lunchboxes Are Fueling Kenya’s NCD Epidemic
The Growing Concern of Unhealthy School Meals in Kenya Across Kenya, flashy billboards and online advertisements are transforming school meals into marketing tools. Private schools proudly showcase menus featuring chips,…
NMEP Advances SBC Strategies for Malaria Elimination
Strengthening Social Behavioural Change Strategies for Malaria Elimination in Nigeria The National Malaria Elimination Programme (NMEP) has taken significant steps to enhance its Social Behavioural Change (SBC) strategies, aiming to…
Breakthrough in Alzheimer’s Treatment as Study Reveals Supplement May Restore Memory Loss
The Potential of NAD+ in Fighting Alzheimer’s A supplement that has gained popularity among biohackers and celebrities may hold the key to restoring lost memory in Alzheimer’s patients, according to…
Teachers Trained in Eye Care Essentials
Government Initiatives to Improve Eye Health in Uganda The Assistant Commissioner for Community Health, Dr Moses Muwanga, has emphasized the importance of training teachers on eye care as part of…
Dark Shower Technique Wins Expert Endorsement for Improved Sleep
Understanding the “Dark Shower” Trend The “dark shower” trend has recently gained attention on overseas social media platforms. This practice involves taking a shower in the dark, and it is…
Measles Strain Sparks Surge in Rare 19th-Century Illness in Southern US
Surge in Whooping Cough Cases in Texas and Beyond Cases of whooping cough, a disease that dates back to the Victorian era, have reached an 11-year high in Texas. According…
Optometrist Urges Annual Eye Screening for All
Annual Eye Screening and Community Awareness on Visual Impairment Dr. Eric Kwao, an optometrist at the Volta Regional Hospital in Hohoe, has emphasized the importance of annual eye screenings for…
New Study Reveals Genetic Risk Link in African Women and Breast Cancer
Understanding the Genetic Factors Behind Breast Cancer in Sub-Saharan Africa Breast cancer is a significant health concern, particularly for women around the world. It is the most common cancer among…