Uganda: Cancer Institute Clarifies On Treatment for Foreigners

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[Nile Post] The Uganda Cancer Institute has refuted allegations of running the public health facility on a discriminatory payment structure in which foreigners allegedly receive free treatment .

Uganda: Breakthrough Cancer Treatment – Vmat, Imrt Revolutionalise Patient Care

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[Nile Post] In the ever-evolving landscape of cancer treatment, two innovative therapies are making waves: Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy (VMAT) and Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT). These cutting-edge approaches are transforming the way physicians target and treat cancer, offering new hope to patients worldwide.

Nigeria: Senate Laments Nigeria’s Poor Health Outcomes

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[Vanguard] The Senate Committee on Health, Secondary and Tertiary Health Institutions, has decried Nigeria's poor health outcomes, particularly high child mortality rates, infant mortality rates, maternal mortality rates and even life expectancy.

Zimbabwe: 13 New Suspected Typhoid Cases Reported in Zimbabwe

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[263Chat] The Ministry of Health and Child Care (MOHCC) has alerted the public to the emergence of 13 new suspected typhoid cases in Zimbabwe.

Sudan: People Abandoned During Violence, Humanitarian Void in Central Darfur

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[MSF] As the fighting in Sudan between the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) began in April 2023, the displaced people of Al-Hasahisa camp, in Zalingei, capital of Central Darfur state, found themselves caught in between the crossfire.

Zimbabwe: ‘We Have to Put Bodies On the Floor’ – Corpses Overwhelm Makumbe Hospital’s 3-Body Mortuary Built Back in 1946

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[New Zimbabwe] Makumbe Hospital has pleaded with government to help with the construction of a new mortuary as they are forced to pile up and place bodies on the floor due to a serious space shortage.

Sudan: Bombs Leave Zalingei Desolate, Displaced Without Aid

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[MSF] Doctors Without Borders (MSF) teams are providing medical care at the Zalingei Teaching Hospital in Sudan, and supporting the Ministry of Health with rehabilitation, training, and incentives for their staff. In April, MSF teams re-opened the emergency, maternity, inpatient therapeutic feeding centre and paediatric departments.

Gambia: Dleag Arrests 13 Suspects With Alleged Prohibited Drugs

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[Foroyaa] The Drug Law Enforcement Agency - The Gambia (DLEAG) said they have recently arrested thirteen people with suspected cannabis sativa and other prohibited drugs.

Kenya: 16% VAT Proposal On Bread Arrived On Diabetes Concerns

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Chairman of the National Assembly Finance Committee, Kuria Kimani, has said that the proposed 16 percent tax on bread was recommended by the National Treasury based on diabetes concerns.

Namibia: 500-Bed Windhoek District Hospital Construction Commences

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[Namibia Economist] The Groundwork for the Construction of a New 500-bed Windhoek District Hospital was officially initiated this week by the Health Minister, Dr Kalumbi Shangula, marking a significant stride in the local healthcare sector.