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Redefining the health system in Africa after the pandemic

WebAn additional policy decision is the establishment of the Africa Centre for Disease Control (Africa CDC). Since inception, Africa CDC has played a vital role in …

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Kenya trains 25,000 community health workers for Africa CDC

WebThe initiative aims to boost primary healthcare at the grassroots, targeting under-served populations. Kenya has already enlisted over 107,831 community health …

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Building sustainable, resilient and equitable health systems in Africa

WebIt is a critical opportunity to accelerate efforts to build sustainable health systems across Africa, the key ingredients for which are resilience, equity, and climate …

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WHO Study shows severe shortage of health workers in Africa

WebA severe shortage of health workers in Africa is undermining access to and provision of health services even though countries in the region have tried to bolster the …

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World Bank gives Africa CDC $100 million to boost public health

WebWorld Bank gives Africa CDC $100 million to boost public health preparedness. The World Bank Group has approved a $1 billion loan to Kenya for …

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Kenya unveils Universal Health Coverage (UHC) National …

WebKenya’s President Uhuru Kenyatta has unveiled the Universal Health Coverage (UHC) national scale-up and called on Kenyans to register for the National …

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IFC's $22M partnership with Investment Funds for Health in Africa

WebThe project will boost access to quality health care services to help improve lives and achieve universal health coverage across the region. IFC is investing $22 …

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Doctors voices crucial for shaping healthcare policy in Kenya

WebThe Kenya Medical Association has been a key stakeholder in the health sector and has promoted the practice of high-quality medicine in Kenya. KMA believes …

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Rwanda’s Universal Health Coverage changing its economy

WebWorld Health Organization recognizes Rwanda as one of the few American countries to perform well on the goal of Universal health coverage. The Health …

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Only one in five Kenyans have some form of medical insurance

WebIn Kenya, one in four shillings spent on health is from personal funds. Out-of-pocket spending prevents many from seeking medical care in Kenya. Only one in five …

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Burundi: Healthcare investment sees $20 million hospital to be …

WebUS$20m Kigutu Hospital and Women's Health Pavilion - Photos Credit Bergen Street Studio. Burundi’s future is bringing optimism via the change of the country’s …

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Kenya, Johnson & Johnson sign mental healthcare services MoU

WebKenya’s Ministry of Health has signed a collaborative pact with Johnson & Johnson to facilitate access to quality mental healthcare services in Kenya. On …

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Africa’s potential as a medical tourism hub The Exchange

WebIn 2020, the global medical tourism market was valued at US$ 11.56 billion. It is projected to reach US$ 53.51 billion by 2028, experiencing a CAGR of 21.1 per cent …

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Afya Rekod, GE Healthcare partner to simplify access of medical …

WebUS-based GE Healthcare and Kenya-based startup Afya Rekod have entered a strategic collaboration to transform care delivery through improved access to …

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Mental health cases affecting work productivity in Africa

WebMental health is associated with poor management practices, low autonomy, effort-reward imbalance, unclear tasks or organisational objectives, occupational …

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AIM Congress 2024 focuses on agriculture, health, investment

WebAs the 2024 AIM Congress continues, it remains a catalyst for fostering collaboration and driving sustainable growth globally. The commitment to shaping a …

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M-tiba moves to survey the medical insurance uptake in the …

WebRecently Carepay conducted thorough research in Kenya both among its subscribers as well as the general population with an aim of understanding the market …

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Africa debt crisis: 25 states spend more on debt than health

WebAs national debts grow, many African countries find themselves spending more on debt than on health. IMF says the debt ratio in Sub-Saharan Africa surged to …

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XRP Healthcare Enters African Healthcare Sector The Exchange

WebThe African healthcare market is estimated to be worth USD 259 billion by 2030, and its population is set to double between 2021 and 2050 to 2.5 billion people, …

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