HEALTH

The Indonesian Ministry of Health reported 113,336 respiratory infections linked to smoke as of September 9, more than double the level recorded on September 1. Over 12.5 million people are exposed to the haze.

Thirty-six health facilities supported by the International Rescue Committee are set to close in Sudan due to lack of funding, potentially depriving nearly 474,000 people of essential services in a medical system already devastated by more than three years of…

On Wednesday, 9 September, Bangladesh crossed the threshold of 1,000 confirmed or suspected deaths linked to the measles outbreak, with 1,002 deaths recorded and 167,580 suspected cases. An emergency vaccination campaign continues with support from WHO, UNICEF, and Gavi.

Swiss pharmaceutical group Novartis announced on Tuesday, 8 September 2026, that its experimental treatment del-desiran failed to meet the primary endpoint in a phase III study on type 1 myotonic dystrophy.

Ghana has joined the African Pooled Procurement Mechanism (APPM), granting local vaccine and pharmaceutical manufacturers structured access to the aggregated demand of 55 African Union member states.

Disinformation in Africa is becoming a major public health issue: more than 80 people have been killed since October 2025 following false accusations of "genital organ theft." Africa CDC aims to structure the detection and response to rumors through BIIM.

The Council of Governors of Kenya announced on Tuesday, September 8, a preliminary agreement with the nurses’ union to end a national strike that has disrupted public hospitals for more than five weeks. The compromise notably includes an increase in…

The former President of Benin, Boni Yayi, is currently in Berlin, Germany, for medical reasons, after being evacuated there on August 30th. In a statement released by his family on September 4, 2026, it was indicated that the former head…

From north to south of the country, the Minister of Health, Professor Benjamin Hounkpatin, visited various locations on August 26th and 27th, 2026, to assess the effectiveness of emergency medical care provided in public health facilities. This initiative involved a…

Elements of the Republican Police dealt a heavy blow to the trafficking of psychotropic products on the night of Friday August 21, 2026 in Cotonou. Two individuals of

Nourou Dine Saka Saley is urging the authorities to do more for dialysis patients in Benin.

As part of his field visits, Beninese head of state Romuald Wadagni paid an unannounced visit to the emergency department of the Borgou Departmental Hospital Centre (CHD) in Parakou. This visit without notice allowed the president to speak directly with…

The World Health Organization still believes it is possible to slow the progression of the Ebola epidemic caused by the Bundibugyo virus in the Democratic Republic of Congo within the next three months, provided that the necessary resources are available.…

Twenty-five African countries had integrated an anti-malarial vaccine into their routine vaccination programs by 2026, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). On the occasion of World Mosquito Day, celebrated on August 20, this deployment illustrates the progress made against…

The Ebola outbreak caused by the Bundibugyo virus in the Democratic Republic of the Congo had reached 5,021 confirmed cases and 2,378 deaths by August 16, 2026, according to data from the Congolese Ministry of Health reported on Wednesday, August…

The World Health Organization (WHO) hopes to reverse the progression of the Ebola epidemic in the Democratic Republic of the Congo within the next three months and to interrupt it within six months. However, the organization warns that the most…

The e-AGRÉMENT-MS platform is intended to enable Burkina Faso to digitize the administrative procedures related to the health sector. The system particularly targets private health establishments, with the aim of reducing processing times and improving the tracking of files. The…

Two vaccines designed against the Bundibugyo Ebola virus are currently being tested in humans in the UK and Canada, while experimental treatments are being evaluated in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. None of these products have yet demonstrated their…

In Kenya, nearly 355 women die for every 100,000 live births, according to data from the World Health Organization. The country also records about 30,400 stillbirths each year, figures that illustrate the extent of the challenges facing the healthcare system.…

The Central African Republic is facing a cholera outbreak that has already affected 720 people and caused 46 deaths, according to the Ministry of Health. Officially declared on June 26, the outbreak continues to raise concerns despite assurances from the…

The Beninese government has taken a new step in operationalizing the National Laboratory for Quality Control of Health Products, Water, and Food (LNCQPSEA). Officialized by decree n°2026-415, the members of the board of directors of this control mechanism, appointed during…

After the solemn installation ceremony of the members of the first term of the Senate this Thursday, July 30, 2026, in Porto-Novo, the institution is preparing for its official function. For the Beninese senators, the coming days will be dedicated…

New development before the Court of Repression of Economic Crimes and Terrorism (CRIET) in the case involving Billy, a Beninese TikToker. During the last hearing dedicated to the TikToker “Billy,” the Special Prosecutor made his recommendations, requesting the acquittal of…

The crackdown on the marketing of the pesticide SNIPER 1000 EC DDVP is intensifying across Benin. Just two days after the government decision mandating its immediate withdrawal from the market took effect, a large operation conducted on July 3, 2026,…

One month after the launch of the historic free emergency care measure in Benin’s public hospitals, it’s time for the first assessment. Invited to the sets of Bénin TV and Canal 3, the government’s spokesperson, Wilfried Houngbédji, shared results that…

The Beninese government has taken a new step in modernizing its healthcare system by approving, on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, the acquisition of high-tech medical equipment for several hospital centers across the country. This significant allocation aims to substantially enhance…

Gathered in a plenary session on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, the deputies of the 10th legislature examined and adopted, in a second deliberation, Law No. 2025-01 concerning the organization of the practice in private client care of medical and paramedical…

The National Order of Physicians of Benin has officially changed leadership. The ceremony for the handover between the outgoing president, Dr. Abou Adegbindin, and the incoming president, Dr. Kamel Lafia Boro, took place on the evening of Monday, June 22,…

Nearly 21% of Burkinabè live in food insecurity, alerted the Minister of Health, Dr. Robert Kargougou, on the occasion of the International Day of Food Safety. In response to the risks associated with contaminated food, the government is announcing an…

Nigeria has strengthened its health surveillance system in response to the growing threat of the Bundibugyo variant of the Ebola virus, which is already present in several regions of East and Central Africa. Although no cases have been detected in…