The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has announced the confirmation of 18 fresh cases of Mpox, pushing the cumulative number of infections nationwide to 346.
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Improving Access to Maternal Health Care in Burkina Faso
OUAGADOUGOU, Burkina Faso, August 9, 2025/ — “During my first pregnancy three years ago, I had to travel 45 km just to get an ultrasound. I had to pay for transport, wait for an appointment and sometimes even go to a private clinic and pay 10,000 CFA francs.
Report Reveals the Cost of Homes in Monthly Wages Around the World in 2025
As mortgage interest rates have soared over the past few years and real estate prices have outpaced wage growth, housing affordability has become a global pressure point for millions of home buyers. In light of this, I am reaching out with a new report, comparing the real interest rates of mortgages and home affordability across 67 […]
Ethiopia’s Integrated Measles Campaign Reaches 18.5 Million Under-Five Children
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia// — Ethiopia has successfully concluded its 2025 nationwide integrated measles campaign, reaching 18,570,244 children—99% of the targeted population.
South African Grocery Retailer Shoprite Plans to Exit Ghana
South Africa’s biggest grocery retailer, Shoprite Holdings (SHPJ.J), has announced that it is selling its operations in Ghana and Malawi, marking another step towards the consolidation of its activities across Africa to focus more on its home market, Reuters has reported.
Cameroon Takes Bold Steps to Revitalise Emergency Medical Services
Cameroon// — Cameroon is embarking on a transformative journey to revamp its emergency medical services (EMS) system, marking a significant milestone in public health.
Ghana Rallies Education Sector Ahead of National HPV Vaccine Rollout
Accra, Ghana// — Cervical cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths among women worldwide, despite being almost entirely preventable. Each year, over 600,000 women are diagnosed, and more than 340,000 die from the disease globally.
Afreximbank Signs $1.35 Billion Financing as Lead Arranger in $4 Billion Syndicated Facility to Refinance Dangote Refinery Construction
Abuja, Nigeria// — African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has announced the signing of a $1.35 billion financing facility in favour of Dangote Industries Limited (DIL).
Ghana Hosts African Health Financing Summit on Tuesday
Accra, Ghana — President John Mahama will host Africa’s political leaders, policymakers, and global health stakeholders at the Africa Health Sovereignty Summit on Tuesday, 5 August 2025.
DStv Price Saga: CUTS Proposes Competition Law to Address Monopolies
The West African Regional Director of CUTS International, Appiah Kusi Adomako, has urged the government to enact a national competition law aimed at curbing monopolistic practices in critical sectors, particularly in the pay-TV industry.