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Africa CDC Warns Mpox Still Major Health Threat

(MENAFN) Mpox, a disease that has rapidly spread across various African nations and resulted in the deaths of hundreds, continues to be considered a serious health threat across the continent, according to the Africa Centers for Disease Control...

Mpox Plagues Several Countries, Africa CDC Warns

(MENAFN) Mpox, which has devastated several African nations, claiming hundreds of lives, remains a serious health crisis, according to the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC). In a statement released Thursday, the...

US imposes USD15,000 visa bond on two African countries

(MENAFN) Starting later this month, citizens of Zambia and Malawi applying for certain US visas will need to pay bonds as high as $15,000, the US State Department announced Tuesday. This requirement is part of a new 12-month pilot program...

Minister Barbara Creecy: 14th SARA International Rail Conference and Exhibition in Sandton Convention Centre

Keynote address speech by the Minister of Transport Ms Barbara Creecy on the occasion of the 14th SARA International Rail Conference and Exhibition in Sandton Convention Centre, Sandton Programme Director President of SARA, Mr Nixon Dlamini Hon...

Global NGO Splash Receives Transformative $40 Million Investment to Expand Support to African Schools

Splash, a US-based NGO, will use the investment to expand clean water, safe sanitation and menstrual health programs in schools in Malawi, Tanzania and Zambia SEATTLE , WA, UNITED STATES, June 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Splash, a US-based NGO...

DR. ERIKA WICHRO SELECTED FOR TOP INSPIRATIONAL LEADER OF THE YEAR IN HEALTH BY IAOTP

Dr. Erika Wichro will be honored at the International Association of Top Professionals annual awards gala in Las Vegas NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, July 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Dr. Erika Wichro, MPH, MA, MAS, Global Health Expert and...

Three African Sites Secure Spot on UNESCO World Heritage List

(MENAFN) During the 47th Session of the World Heritage Committee held in Paris, France on Sunday, three African sites secured a place on the prestigious UNESCO World Heritage List. One of the additions was Malawi’s Mulanje Mountain, a site deeply...

Mary’s Meals Marks World Hunger Day 2025 by Highlighting the Impact of School Feeding

Many ask the question if we are losing the fight against hunger. Mary’s Meals offers a simple solution—reaching over 2.6 million children every school day. BLOOMFIELD, NJ, UNITED STATES, May 27, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Observed on May 28,...

Syed Muhammad Faisal Sami Honored as ‘Humanitarian of the Year’ at Influencer Magazine Awards 2025

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, July 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In recognition of an extraordinary legacy of compassion, resilience, and global service, Syed Muhammad Faisal Sami has been awarded ‘Humanitarian of the Year’ at the Influencer Magazine...

Dirajlal-Fargo and Fant Named Co-Directors of Center for Global Pediatric Health

Sahera Dirajlal-Fargo, MS, DO, associate professor of Pediatrics in the Division of Infectious Diseases and Colleen Fant, MD, MPH, assistant professor of Pediatrics in the Division of Emergency Medicine, both physicians at Ann & Robert H. Lurie...

Biggest-ever aid cut by G7 members a death sentence for millions of people, says Oxfam

Aid cuts could cost millions of lives and leave girls, boys, women and men without access to enough food, water, education, health treatment G7 countries are making deliberate and deadly choices by cutting life-saving aid, enabling atrocities, and...

Over 150 Students Graduate from Edubex Learning, Strengthening Africa’s Skilled Workforce

Over 150 students from various disciplines, marking a significant milestone in advancing professional education & career growth across multiple African nations GABORONE, SOUTH-EAST DISTRICT, BOTSWANA, March 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Edubex...

Four Decades After Live Aid, Ethiopia’s Hunger Crisis Returns

“On the Frontlines of Hunger” reveals Tigray’s battle against hunger and global silence. BLOOMFIELD, NJ, UNITED STATES, July 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Forty years after the world united through the historic Live Aid concerts to raise funds...

Minister Angie Motshekga: Defence and Military Veterans Dept Budget Vote 2025/26

House Chairperson Deputy Ministers of Defence and Military Veterans, Chairpersons and Members of the Portfolio Committee on Defence and Military Veterans and the Joint Standing Committee on Defence, Honourable Members, Acting Secretary for...

Minister Maropene Ramakgopa: National Planning Commission Summit

Keynote Address by Minister Maropene Ramakgopa, Minister in The Presidency for Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation and Chairperson of the National Planning Commission, at the National Planning Commission Summit - Venue: Sol Plaatje University,...

African Heritage Conservation in the Age of Development: A Regional Approach to Impact Assessments

In an era of rapid urbanization, infrastructure development, and tourism growth, World Heritage properties across Africa face unprecedented challenges in protecting and managing their outstanding values. The inherent demand for socio-economic...

The Jack Brewer Foundation Celebrates Grand Opening of JBF’s National Fatherhood Center in Washington, D.C.

The Jack Brewer Foundation Celebrates Grand Opening of JBF’s National Fatherhood Center in Washington, D.C. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, June 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Jack Brewer Foundation (JBF), founded by former NFL Team Captain...

Worsening of Acute Food Insecurity Projected through May Makes School Meals a Lifeline

Mary’s Meals collaboration with country partners ensures consistent school feeding for almost 2.5 million children. BLOOMFIELD, NJ, UNITED STATES, November 18, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Hunger Hotspots: FAO–WFP Early Warnings on Acute Food...

AIDA Country Report on Ireland – 2024 Update

|Published on: 9th June 2025|Categories: News| The updated AIDA Country Report on Ireland provides a detailed overview on legislative and practice-related developments in asylum procedures, reception conditions, detention of asylum applicants and...

Minister Ronald Lamola: Debate in Parliament on recent casualties sustained by the South African National Defence Force in Democratic Republic of Congo

Honourable Members, I stand shoulder to shoulder with my esteemed parliamentary colleagues, united in our tribute to the fallen heroes of our national Defence Force members, Malawi Defence Force members, Tanzanian Defence force members and...