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First Malaria Drug For Babies Approved, Set For Rollout In Africa
TVC News Nigeria
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July 8, 2025
The first malaria treatment specifically formulated for babies and very young children has been approved for use and is expected to be rolled out in African countries within weeks. Until now, there were no approved malaria drugs tailored for...
8 saintly models for a healthier masculinity
USCatholic
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July 8, 2025
The contemporary crisis of masculinity is often framed in reactionary terms—“men are lost,” “men are under attack,” “bring back real men.” Within Catholic discourse, these narratives are frequently coupled with appeals to “traditional” gender...
Nurses Nominated for Black Healthcare Awards
Wigan Today
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July 8, 2025
Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (WWL) has been nominated at the Caribbean and African Health Network (CAHN) Black Healthcare Awards for the first time in its history. The awards recognise and celebrate the...
First-ever malaria treatment for babies approved, rollout expected in Africa soon
The Indian Express
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July 8, 2025
In a major milestone, Swiss authorities have approved Coartem Baby, the first-ever malaria treatment specifically designed for babies and very young children. Developed by pharmaceutical company Novartis, the new formulation is reportedly set to...
Far North region: Africa Global Logistics donates medical, IT equipment ...
The Guardian Post
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The official handing ceremony was presided by the Minister of Public Health, Dr Malachie Manaouda. The medical pack, which is aimed at improving the quality of care provided to local populations, included 181 packages, 132 boxes of medicines and...
The growing cyber threat landscape in West Africa
Ghana News Agency
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July 8, 2025
Accra, July 8, GNA-West Africa’s digital economy is experiencing rapid growth, with over 120 million active internet users and a mobile-first approach to technology adoption. However, this expansion has also led to increased exposure to cyber...
Many murdered in high school stampede in African nation
MENAFN
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) A tragic stampede at Barthelemy Boganda High School in Bangui, the capital of the Central African Republic (CAR), has left at least 29 students dead and over 280 injured, according to government officials. The incident occurred on...
10th EMY Africa Awards Nominations Open
Daily Guide
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July 8, 2025
Kojo Soboh Carbon AV, organisers of the 10th edition of the EMY Africa Awards, have opened nominations, with a deadline of August 10. The categories are Media Excellence Award, Young Achiever – Male/Female, Group/Club of the Year, Continental Icon...
Cameroon Unveils Seven-Pillar AI Strategy to Become Africa’s Leading Hub by 2040
Cameroon Online
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July 8, 2025
• Cameroon launched its AI strategy to become Africa’s leading hub by 2040, with goals for jobs, training, and GDP growth. • It focuses on governance, infrastructure, local language models, edge computing, talent, and regional cooperation. • The...
Africanized honeybees confirmed in Alabama, local beekeepers urged to stay alert
Gulf Coast Media - Alabama
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GCM Staff Report The Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries has confirmed Africanized honeybees, commonly known as AHBs or "killer bees," have been found in Barbour County for the first time. According to a news release, local beekeepers...
11 African American students enrolled in Iron County schools in 2024-25 school year
UP Gazette - Michigan
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July 8, 2025
Dr. Michael F. Rice Michigan superintendent of public instruction | https://radio.wcmu.org/Dr. Michael F. Rice Michigan superintendent of public instruction | https://radio.wcmu.org/ There were 11 African American students enrolled in Iron County...
S-Africa announces day of mourning following fatal floods
MENAFN
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) The Eastern Cape provincial government has confirmed that 80 victims of the recent catastrophic floods have been identified. The severe weather caused widespread damage across the province, particularly affecting households, displacing...
S-African prosecutors formulate last arguments in Albert Luthuli death inquest
MENAFN
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) South African prosecutors have been given four months to present their final arguments in the reopened inquest into the death of Nobel Peace Prize laureate and anti-apartheid icon, Inkosi Albert Luthuli. The case, overseen by Judge...
Wetin to know about di first malaria medicine for babies wey don dey approved for use
GhanaWeb
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July 8, 2025
Di first malaria treatment wey dey suitable for babies and very young children don dey approved for use. Di drug, wey dey known as Coartem Baby or Riamet Baby for some countries, bin dey developed by Novartis in collaboration with di Medicines for...
Medicaid Cuts Threaten Health Equity in Black Communities
African American News - Texas
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July 7, 2025
A sweeping provision of the recently passed GOP “megabill” includes nearly $1 trillion in cuts to Medicaid and SNAP, with the Congressional Budget Office estimating that approximately 12 million Americans will lose Medicaid coverage over the next...
Africa Deserves Leaders Who Serve: Lessons From Burkina Faso
Modern Ghana
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Africa is blessed with gold, cocoa, oil, and the youngest population in the world. The question one asks is: what does this country called Ghana lack? Are we not so blessed in this country? Yet poverty, unemployment and hopelessness persist...
GLOBALink | Crossing mountains and seas: Chinese medical team in Mozambique
Xinhua News Agency
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During the 50 years since the establishment of diplomatic ties, China-Mozambique cooperation has improved livelihoods and development of the African country. Here are stories of the 25th Chinese medical team helping Mozambicans. #GLOBALink
FDNA writes to CM on lack of progress in medical college building construction at Makavarapalem
The Hindu
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July 8, 2025
The Forum for Development of North Andhra (FDNA) has appealed to Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu to ensure completion of construction of the building for the medical college at Makavarapalem in Anakapalli district, which was stopped midway...
Swissmedic approves Novartis’ malaria medicine for babies
Pharmaceutical Technology
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July 8, 2025
The Swiss Agency for Therapeutic Products (Swissmedic) has approved Novartis’ Coartem (artemether-lumefantrine) Baby, described as the first malaria medicine for newborns and young infants. Known as Riamet Baby in some regions, the new treatment...
Newly elected Seventh-day Adventist Church leader reflects on challenges and faith’s healthy living
Associated Press
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July 8, 2025
Erton Köhler, a Brazil-born pastor known for his innovative approach to evangelism, is the newly elected president of the Seventh-day Adventist Church General Conference — and the first to hail from South America. Köhler will serve as the...