News Category: President's Corner
Cholera Outbreak in Zimbabwe: AHO on the ground towards Prevention and Relief Efforts
Africa Health Organisation Country Director Simbarashe Sande Chifeya write to you today with a sense of urgency and determination as we address the devastating effects of the ongoing cholera outbreak in Zimbabwe. As of 29 October 2023, the country has recorded 5,964 suspected cases of cholera, with 1,055 cases confirmed. Tragically, we have also witnessed 43 confirmed deaths and 123 suspected deaths. The situation is dire, and we need your support to combat this crisis.
Read MoreCholera outbreak in Ethiopia a cause for concern for AHO
Africa Health Organisation (AHO) has swiftly responded to the Cholera outbreak in the Konso Zone and Alle Special Woreda of the Southern Nations Nationalities and Peoples’ Region of Ethiopia by establishing Cholera Centres.
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
Diabetes: 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
Read MoreLow vaccination rates hamper humanitarian work in Africa, according to AHO
Burundi, the Democratic Republic of Congo and Haiti are the least vaccinated countries in the world against Covid-19, data has shown.
Read MoreAHO appeals for Covid vaccines to fight third wave in Africa
A third wave of Covid-19 infections is sweeping across Africa as deliveries of urgently needed vaccines to the continent dry up, AHO health officials are warning.
Read MoreBrain Cancer types
There are multiple types of brain cancer. Some examples include astrocytomas, ependymomas, and oligodendrogliomas
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