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‘We will not be bullied,’ says Ramaphosa after Trump administration targets South Africa
23 Feb 2025 00:54 GMT
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At home most South Africans, even erstwhile opposition parties … -right politicians, South Africans have generally brushed off … programmes, including life-saving drugs for HIV-AIDs and tuberculosis patients … Congo in clashes with the M23 militia and the Rwandan …
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“We have to go back to the basics”: A testing time for African health systems
22 Feb 2025 08:06 GMT
… to emerging health threats that affect millions of Africans and … researchers who develop new drugs and vaccines were educated … to distribute medicines that was piloted in Rwanda has now … not eradicated [the disease].
The Ethiopian health system has improved …
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Trump’s AIDS Freeze: Why Nigeria Must Assume Healthcare Funding For Two Million HIV Infected Persons
22 Feb 2025 06:29 GMT
…Limited Access To HIV Drugs May Cause Initial Crisis — Pharmacists
…No Aid Cut Yet, Just Deliberations On Effectiveness, Says US Ambassador To Nigeria
The decision by President Donald Trump’s administration to halt funding for global USAID has sent …
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South African Cabinet calls for national unity against disinformation
21 Feb 2025 22:45 GMT
… of Ministers stressed that South Africans must not allow false … Africa, particularly in the HIV/AIDS and tuberculosis … of needy citizens in that health program.
When reporting on … protecting the welfare of the Congolese people.
The Cabinet reaffirmed …
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Trump administration stalling medical evacuation for USAID staffers, spouses in peril...
21 Feb 2025 16:52 GMT
The administration says it is taking all required care of staffers as it terminates USAID programs and aims to recall thousands of workers and their families abroad.
Multiple lawsuits from groups representing USAID workers and nonprofits and businesses are …
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African Union tectonics shift after summit
21 Feb 2025 13:50 GMT
… represent some 1.5 billion Africans across the continent. Algeria… Climate Agreement, the World Health Organization and skipping the G20 … Democratic Republic of Congo and gains made by the Rwanda-backed M23 … freeze hits those with HIV in Ghana
To view this …
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How South Africa's Cabinet is tackling land reform, social grants, and US aid cuts
21 Feb 2025 12:46 GMT
… 's public health efforts.
Despite this, the … ensure young South Africans are equipped with skills … Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)
Cabinet also … peacekeeping strategies.
Crackdown on Illegal Mining
Illegal mining remains a significant …
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NIBUCAA And Access Holdings Partners To Carry Out HIV Testing Drive At Access Bank Lagos City Marathon 2025
20 Feb 2025 08:52 GMT
In its continued commitment to public health and community well-being, the Nigerian Business Coalition Against AIDS (NIBUCAA), in longstanding partnership with Access Holdings, successfully provided HIV testing to over 2000 participants at the recently …
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African church organizations 'devastated' amid USAID shutdown, call for dialogue on program cuts
19 Feb 2025 17:37 GMT
NAIROBI, Kenya (OSV News) -- As the United States paused foreign assistance to countries across the world, confusion, panic and desperation has gripped many organizations that benefit from the funds, including church-based groups.
Be it clinics for …
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No EU Lifeline: Africa Forced to Find Alternatives After USAID Cuts
19 Feb 2025 05:51 GMT
The European Union has stated it cannot make up the shortfall caused by the US’s suspension of aid across sub-Saharan Africa. Although the EU remains committed to its own humanitarian programs, officials admit that the scale of the deficit—left by the …