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Vaccines for Africa by Africa

Recent outbreaks require investments in local vaccine manufacturing and ownership over allocation and access

Africa's Music Industry Fights Health Misinformation

As misinformation grows alongside public health threats, Africa's music industry is stepping in to counter it

Governance

Marburg in Rwanda: What to Expect

Physician and Ebola survivor Craig Spencer on Rwanda's response and how the international community can help

Migration

The Economics Behind Nigeria's Midwife Exodus

Between 2017 and 2022, more than 57,000—about 30%—of Nigeria's nurses and midwives left

Gender

Extreme Heat Taxes Africa's Women and Reproduction

Many women in Africa have little or no protection against extreme heat events in their day-to-day lives

Governance

Russia's Growing Footprint on the African Health Landscape

Health cooperation with Uganda highlights Africa's role in Russian foreign policy and Ugandan motives in a changed world

Governance

Africa's Health Financing Gap

Donor health funding is declining in sub-Saharan Africa, and domestic spending is not rising to cover the gaps

Governance

Mpox Vaccine Tracker: Millions Pledged, Millions Still to Be Delivered

A weekly updated tracker for vaccine donations announced in response to the mpox Clade I outbreak

Governance

Africa CDC Declares Mpox Emergency, Moving to Lead Response

The declaration will enable Africa to take on a more prominent role in the fight against the outbreak

Migration

Kenya's Health Worker Exodus: Brain Drain or Economic Opportunity?

Kenyan health-care professionals continue to emigrate, presenting a mixed bag of fortunes for the country

Environment

In Climate Fight, Focus on Women and Girls

Zimbabwe's Lunia Centre is tackling climate change's spillover effects on women and girls

Governance

Mental Health Care in Rwanda: Three Decades of Resilience

Insights into Rwanda's strategies and successes in building mental health services after genocide

Environment

Preparing for Climate Disasters in East Africa

Immediate action is needed to mitigate the effects of deadly flooding in East Africa

Environment

Treating East Africa's Water Conflicts With AI and Big Data

How AI and big data can help resolve water-related refugee crises and armed conflicts