Health

In 2025, Sudan faces an escalating cholera emergency devastating its most vulnerable—internally displaced people (IDPs) and refugees trapped in overcrowded camps. Plunged into a dire humanitarian crisis by relentless conflict, the country’s collapsing infrastructure has rendered clean water and sanitation scarce, making cholera rampant. In western Darfur, the refugee camps near Tawila tell…

South Africa has reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining a strong HIV/AIDS response, even in the face of significant funding cuts from the United States. Health Minister Dr. Aaron Motsoaledi stated that while the withdrawal of U.S. support—particularly from the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR)—poses challenges, the country’s HIV programme is not at risk of…

A recent study conducted by WaterCAN has revealed serious concerns about water safety in South African schools, with almost half of the tested samples deemed unsafe for consumption. The study was part of WaterCAN’s “Water Warriors” citizen science initiative, which trained learners and teachers at 95 schools across eight provinces to collect and test water samples. Of the 53 schools that…

Uganda has officially declared an end to its latest Ebola outbreak, which began in January 2025. The outbreak, caused by the Sudan strain of the Ebola virus, was particularly challenging as there is currently no approved vaccine for this strain. The first case was identified following the death of a male nurse in Kampala, Uganda’s capital. Subsequent cases were traced to contacts of the…

Over the past two decades, Africa has seen a significant decline in maternal and newborn deaths, reflecting the continent’s growing investment in healthcare infrastructure and maternal care programs. According to recent data from the World Health Organization (WHO), maternal mortality in Africa decreased by approximately 33% between 2000 and 2020, with the number of maternal deaths dropping from…