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The first drug to treat infants sick with malaria is approved by Swiss authority
WTOP - District Columbia
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July 8, 2025
GENEVA (AP) — Switzerland’s medical products authority has granted the first approval for a malaria medicine designed for small infants,… GENEVA (AP) — Switzerland’s medical products authority has granted the first approval for a malaria medicine...
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...
Ministry seeks boost in health sector funding
The Times Group Malawi
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July 8, 2025
CHIPONDA—We are working hardBy Wezzie Gausi: Minister of Health Khumbize Kandodo Chiponda has called for greater government investment in the country’s health sector, describing it as essential for delivering critical services such as immunisation...
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...
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...
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...
Africa contributes least to emissions yet suffers most, Tinubu tells BRICS summit, calls for global reforms
The Sun Nigeria
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July 7, 2025
From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja At the 17th BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro, President Bola Tinubu delivered a powerful message highlighting Africa’s disproportionate burden in the global climate crisis despite its minimal contribution to...
‘Africa Contributes Least To Emissions But Suffers Most’: Tinubu Demands Climate Justice At BRICS Summit
Arise News
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July 7, 2025
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called for urgent climate justice for Africa, declaring that the continent bears the brunt of a crisis it did little to cause. Speaking at the 17th BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on Saturday, July 6, 2025,...
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...
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-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...
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...
Africa and Spain: a global, sustainable, and inclusive partnership
Atalayar
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July 7, 2025
The Wellington Hotel in Madrid hosted the Africa Spain Summit 2025, held from 6 to 8 July under the slogan ‘Spain and Africa: a global, sustainable and inclusive partnership’, with a view to reflecting the important cooperation that exists at all...
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...