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AHO Launches 1 Million Volunteers for Africa by 2030
Africa Health Organisation (AHO) has launched Africa Health Changemakers Volunteers 2030 to recruit 1 million volunteers from across the world to do health and social change projects in Africa.
Read MoreClimate Change Heat and Health impact
Global temperatures and the frequency and intensity of heatwaves will rise in the 21st century as a result of climate change. Extended periods of high day and nighttime temperatures create cumulative physiological stress on the human body which exacerbates the top causes of death globally, including respiratory and cardiovascular diseases, diabetes mellitus and renal disease.
Read MoreAHO has published its Climate Change Green Plan 2024-2029
The AHO ambition to be the first Net Zero health NGO in the world and the AHO 2050 targets set by Governing Body has provided greater focus on sustainability.
Read MoreVolunteer roles announced by AHO
Africa Health Organisation (AHO) has announced new volunteer roles. If you are interested in applying for these roles, please send your CV and cover letter.
Read MorePaulie Rojas appointed as Patron & Goodwill Ambassador by Africa Health Organisation (AHO)
Paulie Rojas, an accomplished actress, artist, and humanitarian, born in Mexico City, Mexico, and now living in New York City, has been apointed by Africa Health Organisation (AHO) as its Patron and Goodwill Ambassador.
Read MoreHow cultural beliefs are hindering treatment of TB in Africa
Most rural residents in Africa mistook TB for witchcraft out of ignorance
TB patients mistake TB for HIV, and upon testing negative, believe they're bewitched
Tuberculosis (TB) signs
Tuberculosis is a communicable disease and one of the leading causes of death worldwide ranking above HIV/AIDS.
Read MoreDiabetes: How diabetes kills you from inside out
Diabetes is a chronic lifelong condition that causes a person's blood sugar level to become too high (WARNING: Contains images showing extremely damaged human organs and suicide)
Read MoreCholera outbreak in Malawi
Malawi is currently experiencing one of the worst cholera outbreaks in years. The first case was registered in Machinga district in the Southern region of Malawi on 02 March 2022. The Malawi Ministry of Health declared the cholera outbreak on 03 March 2022 after the increase and spread of confirmed cases
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