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    Omanyano ovanhu koikundaneki yomalungula kashili paveta, Commisiner Sakaria takunghilile Veronika Haulenga

Health / Medical

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Health / Medical

New Health Charter to Strengthen Patient Services

To improve healthcare delivery, the Health and Social Services Ministry has launched a Customer Service Charter focused on accessibility and quality. The charter seeks to eliminate financial barriers to healthcare while reinforcing the ministry’s commitment to fair and effective medical services. Executive Director Ben Nangombe emphasized its importance. The charter will be provided in various formats to ensure it is accessible to all citizens.

todayMarch 4, 2025 38

Africa

Uganda Confirms Second Ebola Death as Outbreak Spreads

Reuters reports indicate that a four-year-old child has become the second Ebola patient to die in Uganda, according to the World Health Organization, citing the country’s health ministry. This brings the total number of confirmed cases to 10. Uganda declared the outbreak in January following the death of a male nurse at Mulago National Referral Hospital in Kampala.

todayMarch 3, 2025 24

Health / Medical

Traditional Circumcisers Unfazed by USAID Funding Cut

Traditional circumcisers remain unconcerned about USAID’s decision to halt all foreign assistance programs, including those supporting circumcision initiatives. As Ketemba Tjipepa reports for One Africa TV’s NewsOnOne, they see no immediate reason to panic despite the funding withdrawal. Catch last night's full bulletin on oneafrica.tv. Weeknights at 7 watch it on GoTv 84, DSTv 284 or stream for free on oneafrica.tv

todayFebruary 24, 2025 46

Health / Medical

Shangula Assures Steady ARV Supply Amid US Aid Suspension

Health Minister Kalumbi Shangula has reassured the public that Namibia’s antiretroviral supply remains secure despite the recent decision by US President Donald Trump to temporarily halt foreign aid for 90 days. One Africa TV NewsOnOne’s Envaalde Matheus reports that the health ministry’s annual ARV budget of over N$527 million guarantees continued treatment for those living with HIV. Catch last night's full bulletin on oneafrica.tv. Weeknights at 7 watch it on […]

todayFebruary 22, 2025 38

Health / Medical

SA Medical Association Concerned Over Trump’s PEPFAR Funding Halt

The South African Medical Association has expressed concern at US president Donald Trump’s decision to halt funding for foreign sites supported by the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief, and all other research funding. Pepfar contributes 17-percent of South Africa’s HIV response funding, with the remainder funded through domestic resources and the Global Fund. The association’s chairperson, doctor Mvuyisi Mzukwa, says the abrupt nature of this decision, coupled with its […]

todayFebruary 12, 2025 83

Health / Medical

Namibian NGOs Hit Hard as US Cuts Funding

Hundreds of Namibian workers face an uncertain future after USAID halted global NGO funding. Namibia received N$737 million for HIV/AIDS relief in 2024, with IntraHealth securing over N$165 million last year. The funding cut has forced some NGOs to send employees home. Health Minister Kalumbi Shangula warned that organizations relying on PEPFAR and other international aid will be severely affected. The decision follows former US President Donald Trump’s move to […]

todayFebruary 11, 2025 57

Africa

Uganda launches Ebola vaccine trial

In February 2025, Uganda’s Ministry of Health, WHO and partners launched a first ever vaccine trial for Ebola from the Sudan species of the virus. Credit: WHO   Uganda’s Ministry of Health, in partnership with the World Health Organisation (WHO) and other global health agencies, has launched the first-ever clinical efficacy trial for a vaccine targeting the Sudan strain of the Ebola virus. Conducted at record speed, this is the […]

todayFebruary 5, 2025 26