IRCS to export medical supplies to African countries
TEHRAN –The Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) is going to export medical supplies and equipment to seven African countries, an official with the IRCS has said. The first shipment of
Why African Ministries of Health Should Support the Pan African Supply Chain Awards
As Africa strides towards self-reliance in health security, the Pan African Supply Chain Awards emerge as a crucial platform. These Awards not only recognise and incentivise local health product manufacturing
Gavi Signs Agreement with Bavarian Nordic to Rapidly Secure 500,000 Doses of Mpox Vaccines for Africa
• The advance purchase agreement (APA) will be funded by Gavi’s First Response Fund, a mechanism created after the COVID-19 pandemic to ensure rapid access to scarce vaccine supplies in
Africa CDC Postpones CPHIA 2024 Conference
ADDIS ABABA, ETHIOPIA – The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) regrets to announce the postponement of the 2024 Conference on Public Health in Africa (CPHIA), which…
African health ministers kick off region’s top health forum
African health ministers and government representatives gathering in Brazzaville, Republic of Congo, today kicked off the Seventy-fourth session of the World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Committee for Africa, the continent’s
Indian exporters on edge as Mpox crisis looms over Africa trade
According to exporters, though the spread of the disease is contained in certain countries, it would be a challenge, if it spreads to more nations. India’s exports to Africa are
Safeguarding Africa’s health: update on actions in response to recent Ebola outbreaks
Following the recent outbreak of Ebola cases reported in Uganda, The African Union (AU) is collaborating with the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Uganda to mobilise support to
National Workforce Capacity for the essential public health functions: Africa regional webinar
It is essential that countries build the capacity of their national workforce in the wake of COVID-19 and in seeking to strengthen their health systems to deliver services for existing
Iran capable to export medicines, medical equipment to Africa
Image:Pixabay TEHRAN, May 05 (MNA) – Iran has the potential to export medicines and medical equipment to 20 African countries, the director of the Iranian Food and Drug Administration (IFDA)
PSI Africa calls for gov’ts to walk the talk on health funding commitments under Abuja Declaration
PSI and the African Health Sector Unions’ Council have launched a two-year campaign to pressure member states of the African Union to honour their pledge of a 15% annual budgetary