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WHO Declares International Health Emergency as Ebola Outbreak Spreads in DR Congo

A rapidly spreading Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has killed more than 80 people and reached the eastern city of Goma, prompting the World Health Organization (WHO)…

Africa News Now May 18, 2026

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Nigeria Sees Surge in Demand for New HIV Prevention Injection Ahead of Rollout

Interest is growing rapidly across Nigeria in a new long-acting HIV prevention injection, even before its full nationwide rollout, according to health workers and community groups. The drug, Lenacapavir, is…

Africa News Now March 23, 2026

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Breast Cancer Costs African Economies Over $10 Billion in Lost Productivity, Study Finds

Breast cancer led to more than $10 billion in lost productivity across seven African countries between 2017 and 2023, according to new research presented at Africa Press Day 2026 in…

Africa News Now March 12, 2026

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Synthetic Drug Crisis in West Africa Threatens Health and Security, Study Warns

The rapid rise of synthetic drugs is emerging as one of the most serious threats to public health and security in West Africa, according to a new study by the…

Africa News Now March 6, 2026

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South Africa Pushes for Local Production of Breakthrough HIV Prevention Drug

South Africa is moving to manufacture a new HIV prevention drug locally in an effort to improve access to life-saving medication and strengthen the country’s pharmaceutical sector. The government is…

Africa News Now March 5, 2026

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Guinea’s President Doumbouya Returns to Conakry After Three-Week Absence

Guinea’s military leader and president Mamady Doumbouya returned to the capital Conakry on Friday after a three-week absence that had sparked widespread speculation about his health and whereabouts. Doumbouya, 41,…

Africa News Now March 4, 2026

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Fighting in South Sudan Leaves Civilians Dead, Children Displaced and Hospitals Overwhelmed

Renewed clashes in South Sudan have killed civilians, orphaned children and forced hundreds of thousands to flee, deepening a humanitarian crisis in the country’s restive Jonglei State, aid agencies and…

Africa News Now February 19, 2026

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Kenya to Roll Out Twice-Yearly HIV Prevention Injection Amid Shifting US Aid

Kenya will begin deploying a new long acting HIV-prevention injection in March, marking a major step in the country’s fight against the virus as African governments adjust to changing US…

Africa News Now February 18, 2026

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Malawi Launches Polio Vaccination Drive After Virus Detected in Blantyre Sewage

Malawi has launched an emergency polio vaccination campaign in Blantyre after health authorities detected circulating vaccine derived poliovirus in sewage samples, raising concerns about possible community transmission. The campaign targets…

Africa News Now February 13, 2026

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Deadly Kala-Azar Outbreak Surges in Kenya Amid Climate Crisis and Limited Care

Kenya is facing a severe outbreak of kala-azar, or visceral leishmaniasis, a neglected tropical disease with a 95% fatality rate if untreated. Cases more than doubled from 1,575 in 2024…

Africa News Now February 10, 2026

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Kenyan Breast Cancer Survivor Knits Affordable Prostheses to Restore Dignity

At a small tailoring shop on the outskirts of Nairobi, breast cancer survivors are finding comfort, confidence and community through handmade knitted breast prostheses. The initiative is led by Mary…

Africa News Now February 9, 2026