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Morocco Unveils $83 Billion 2026 Budget Focused on Health, Education, and Inequality

Morocco has unveiled a 760 billion dirham ($83 billion) draft budget for 2026 a 5.5% increase from last year with major investments aimed at addressing public discontent over health and…

Africa News Now October 21, 2025

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Madagascar Doctors Lead Street Protests Over Pay and Poor Health System

Protests intensified across Madagascar’s capital, Antananarivo, on Tuesday as medical students and junior doctors joined growing demonstrations over economic hardship and government mismanagement just a day after President Andry Rajoelina…

Africa News Now October 7, 2025

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DR Congo’s Kasai Ebola Outbreak Slows as Vaccination Efforts Expand

Health officials in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) say the Ebola outbreak in Kasai Province is beginning to show signs of decline, though risks of further spread remain. The…

Africa News Now October 2, 2025

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Senegal Confirms Second Mpox Case as Africa Sees Decline in Outbreaks

Senegal has confirmed its second case of Mpox, just weeks after celebrating the recovery of its first patient and declaring the country free of active infections.The new case involves a…

Africa News Now September 24, 2025

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Ghana to Welcome Mercy Ships’ Global Mercy in 2026 for Free Surgeries and Medical Training

Ghana has officially renewed its partnership with the international humanitarian organization Mercy Ships, confirming that the hospital vessel Global Mercy will dock at the Port of Tema in August 2026.…

Africa News Now September 17, 2025

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WHO Launches Emergency Ebola Vaccination Drive in DRC’s Kasai Province

The World Health Organization has started an emergency vaccination campaign in Kasai Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo, after the country confirmed its first Ebola outbreak in three years. Health…

Africa News Now September 15, 2025

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Africa Receives First Malaria Treatment for Infants as in Fight Against Disease

The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has welcomed the approval of the world’s first malaria treatment specifically designed for newborns and infants, calling it a “major…

Africa News Now August 18, 2025

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Ghana Honours PM Modi as India and Ghana Deepen Strategic Partnership

Ghana has conferred a special honour on Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in recognition of his global leadership and efforts to enhance India-Africa relations. The award was presented during Modi’s…

Africa News Now July 3, 2025

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Ghana Aims to Become Gavi Donor by 2030 After Major Vaccine Investment

Ghana has set an ambitious target to become a donor to the Gavi Vaccine Alliance by 2030, positioning itself as a rising leader in global health financing. President John Dramani…

Africa News Now June 26, 2025

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WHO Extends Global Health Emergency as Mpox Cases Surge Across Africa

The World Health Organization (WHO) has extended its global health emergency designation for Mpox, citing continued spread and rising fatalities nearly a year after the virus was classified as a…

Africa News Now June 11, 2025

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Ghana Nurses’ Strike Deepens as Talks Stall, Health Services Disrupted Nationwide

Ghana’s healthcare system is under growing strain as the nationwide strike by the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA) enters its second week without resolution. Negotiations between the union…

Africa News Now June 10, 2025