
9 in 10 African teens with mental illness get zero help, research shows
By Phyllis Nyambura Addressing the mental health crisis requires collaborative, evidence-based solutions that consider local challenges. In sub-Saharan Africa, 90%

By Phyllis Nyambura Addressing the mental health crisis requires collaborative, evidence-based solutions that consider local challenges. In sub-Saharan Africa, 90%

By Phyllis Nyambura Mental health is becoming a key risk factor to Africa’s adolescent well-being and the continent’s development. While

From Kenya to Scotland, Dr. Fredros Okumu’s work decoding malaria’s deadliest vectors is shaping African-led science and global health innovation.By

By Phyllis Nyambura When Dr. Fortunate Shija joined the Kilimanjaro Centre for Community Ophthalmology (KCCO), she knew her new role

As the world increasingly faces tough economic times and rich countries give less aid, paying for health care in Africa

The story of Africa’s next generation as is often told in headlines is about innovation, entrepreneurship, and ambition. However, a

In a small village on the outskirts of Kisumu, a young mother cradles her newborn, whispering lullabies as the child

Foreign aid has undeniably saved countless lives across Africa. However, behind the success stories of mobile clinics, vaccination drives, and

In the quiet corridors of Johannesburg’s National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD), Africa’s future health security may already be taking