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Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Liberia | 29 minutes ago

Liberia: President Boakai Declares Friday, April 25, as “World Malaria Day”

The proclamation has called upon the Ministry of Health and other Government Agencies, as well as International Organizations concerned to initiate and execute programs to mark the commemoration of the day

The President of the Republic of Liberia, His Excellency Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., has, by proclamation, declared Friday, April 25, 2025, as "World Malaria Day," and is to be observed throughout the Republic as a Working Holiday. According to a Foreign Ministry release, April 25, 2025 is the 18th World Malaria Day,…

Source: WHO Regional Office for Africa | 32 minutes ago

Vaccination progress helps save millions of lives in African region

Africa has also made tremendous progress in the fight against polio, recording a 93% decline in circulating variant poliovirus type 1 cases from 2023 to 2024 and a 65% decrease in variant poliovirus type 1 cases in just the past year

An increase in vaccine coverage in Africa is helping protect millions of people from life-threatening diseases such as measles, polio and cervical cancer. In 2023, vaccination saved at least 1.8 million lives in the African region, nearly half the global figure of 4.2 million. These advancements have been possible thanks…

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of The State of Qatar | 42 minutes ago

Qatar, Ghana Hold Second Round of Political Consultations

During the consultations, both sides discussed bilateral cooperation relations and ways to support and strengthen them

The second round of political consultations between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of the State of Qatar and the Republic of Ghana was held Thursday in the Ghanaian capital, Accra. The Qatari delegation was led by HE Secretary-General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Dr. Ahmed bin Hassan Al Hammadi…

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of The State of Qatar | an hour ago

Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Meets Morocco's Foreign Minister

During the meeting, both sides discussed bilateral relations and explored ways to support and enhance cooperation between the two countries

HE Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi met Thursday in Rabat with HE Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates of the Kingdom of Morocco Nasser Bourita. During the meeting, both sides discussed bilateral relations and explored ways to support and enhance cooperation…

Source: World Health Organization (WHO) - South Sudan | an hour ago

African Vaccination Week 2025: Big Catch-Up and vaccine introduction to boost South Sudan’s health

South Sudan’s Ministry of Health highlighted the progress that has been driven by the Expanded programme on Immunization and called on the people of South Sudan to take an active role by getting vaccinated

Mrs. Lavina Mariba, today, celebrated the launch of the African vaccination week as a proud mother, with all her three children fully vaccinated and every family member up to date with their shots. “All my children are fully vaccinated, my husband and I as well,” said Mariba “my children have…

Source: Ministry of Information, Eritrea | an hour ago

Eritrea: Meeting on Implementation of Development Programs

The participants held extensive discussions on the matters raised during the meeting and adopted various recommendations

Mr. Rezene Araya, Administrator of the Keren sub-zone, held a meeting with local residents focusing on the implementation of development programs, particularly water and soil conservation efforts. Stating that water and soil conservation, along with afforestation, is receiving nationwide attention, Mr. Rezene called on the public to enhance their organizational…

Source: Ministry of Information, Eritrea | an hour ago

Eritrea: Pre-natal Treatment in Barentu Health Center

The health center provides pre-natal care, child vaccination, regular healthcare services for adults and children under five, as well as laboratory and pharmacy services

Nurse Wegahta Kidane, head of Barentu Health Center, reported that pre-natal treatment for pregnant women has increased by 110%. Nurse Wegahta further noted that the health center provides pre-natal care, child vaccination, regular healthcare services for adults and children under five, as well as laboratory and pharmacy services, among others.…

Source: World Health Organization (WHO) - Angola | an hour ago

Campaign in Angola: Vaccination for all is humanly possible

World Health Organization (WHO) data, vaccination prevents more than 20 potentially fatal diseases and saves around 3 million lives every year

From April 24 to 30, 2025, Angola joins the other countries on the African continent to mark the 15th edition of African Vaccination Week (AVW), an initiative led by the World Health Organization (WHO), which aims to promote vaccination as a fundamental right and one of the most effective public…

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Source: MSD | 13 hours ago

Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination in Africa: Urgent steps needed to address low uptake amid rising hesitancy

The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that 94% of global cervical cancer deaths occur in low- and middle-income countries, with sub-Saharan Africa heavily affected

HPV is fuelling high cervical cancer rates in sub-Saharan Africa despite the availability of effective vaccines. Yet uptake remains low, driven largely by vaccine hesitancy. In South Africa alone, most participants (71%) were hesitant to receive at least one of the vacines in the country, according to the Vaccine Confidence…

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- Senator, Dr Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation with the schoolgirls in Namibia
- Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej during 'Our Africa' TV Program (1)
- Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej during 'Our Africa' TV Program (2)
- Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej with Merck Foundation Chairman and The First Ladies of Africa, who are also the Ambassadors of Merck Foundation More Than a Mother
- Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej with The First Lady of Gambia during the launch of their programs in the country
- Senator, Dr. Rasha with Merck Foundation Alumni
- Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej during 'Our Africa' TV Program (3)
- Merck Foundation Chairman and CEO with their Alumni in Mauritius
- Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej at the launch of Merck Foundation programs in The Gambia
- Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej with The First Lady of Zambia during the Merck Foundation Annual Alumni Summit
- Senator Dr Rasha Kelej during the launch of Merck Foundation More Than a Mother Campaign in Uganda
- Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej with infertile women, during the launch of of Merck Foundation programs in The Gambia
- Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej with Merck Foundation Chairman and The First Ladies of Africa, who are also the Ambassadors of Merck Foundation More Than a Mother
- Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej with Merck Foundation Chairman during the Merck Foundation Kenya Annual Alumni Summit
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Source: Merck Foundation | 15 hours ago

Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Merck Foundation, Featured by Vogue India on transforming creativity into a force for social change

The Vogue article also highlights Dr. Rasha Kelej’s efforts to establish impactful partnership between Merck Foundation and over 28 African First Ladies, showcasing their collective efforts to transform healthcare across Africa and beyond

Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), has been featured by a leading lifestyle media organization, Vogue India (http://apo-opa.co/3YOLtvd). The article, titled "Leading with Courage and Conviction: Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej on empowering women, advancing healthcare, and transforming media in Africa," highlights the unique approach she adapted by…