How exposure to violence is shaping the mental health of Africa’s youth
By Phyllis Nyambura Mental health is becoming a key risk factor to Africa’s adolescent well-being and the continent’s development. While the youth below
Mental Health and Psychosocial Wellbeing
Malaria, NTDs, and Vector Control
The Man in Love with Mosquitoes
From Kenya to Scotland, Dr. Fredros Okumu’s work decoding malaria’s deadliest vectors is shaping African-led science and global health innovation.By Phyllis Nyambura If
Health Systems Strengthening
Africa’s Health Financing at a Crossroads
As the world increasingly faces tough economic times and rich countries give less aid, paying for health care in Africa is becoming a
Nutrition, Food Security, and NCDs
From Fast Food to Fast Change, Fighting Lifestyle Diseases Among Youth
The story of Africa’s next generation as is often told in headlines is about innovation, entrepreneurship, and ambition. However, a silent health crisis
Nutrition, Food Security, and NCDs
How Breastfeeding Reduces Household Healthcare Costs and Supports National Health Systems
In a small village on the outskirts of Kisumu, a young mother cradles her newborn, whispering lullabies as the child feeds. There are
Universal Health Coverage (UHC)
Healing on Our Terms: Why Africa Must Reclaim Its Health Systems
Foreign aid has undeniably saved countless lives across Africa. However, behind the success stories of mobile clinics, vaccination drives, and disease-specific programs lies
Climate Change and Health
How South Africa’s Laboratory Networks Could Become the Gold Standard for Continental Disease Surveillance
In the quiet corridors of Johannesburg’s National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD), Africa’s future health security may already be taking shape. While many
Mental Health and Psychosocial Wellbeing
Africa Faces a Mental Health Emergency That Is Neglected, Underreported, and Underfunded
Mental health is a growing crisis in Africa, yet it remains one of the most difficult topics to talk about. In many families
Malaria, NTDs, and Vector Control
Why Bed Net Distribution Campaigns Are Falling Short for Children in DRC’s Mining Communities
Every night in Congo’s mining regions, thousands of children sleep without protection from deadly mosquitoes. The problem is not a shortage of bed
Research and Innovation
Is Africa Ready to Face the Health Crisis Unleashed by Climate Change
Africa stands at the frontd line of a silent storm. Climate change is not just melting ice caps or raising sea levels. It