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Over 1 in 5 adults worldwide has a genital herpes infection – WHO
WHO / Barry ChristiansonDuring a consultation at Site B “Ubuntu” Clinic in Khayelitsha, Cape Town, Dr Jacobs listens to a patient, who has come to pick up his antiretrovirals (ARVs). GENEVA, Switzerland, 13 December 2024 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/- Around 846 million people aged between 15 and 49 are living with…
Read More »Reinvigorated global efforts needed to curb rising malaria threat
Equitable access to life-saving malaria tools is key to reversing trends WHO / Genna PrintElizabeth brings her daughter Princes Angel to the Railways Health Clinic in Kisumu, Kenya to get tested for malaria. GENEVA, Switzerland, 12 December 2024 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/- New data from the World Health Organization (WHO) reveal that an…
Read More »UNSMIL marks Human Rights Day with call for stronger protection and inclusive future in Libya
TRIPOLI, Libya, 11 December 2024 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/- Today, on Human Rights Day, the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) emphasises this year’s theme, “Our Rights, Our Future, Right Now,” highlighting the transformative force of human rights in shaping Libya’s future. Human rights are not only ideals but also important tools to prevent conflict,…
Read More »Reforms are Needed to Stem a Slow-down in Kenya’s Economic Growth
WASHINGTON, USA, 10 December 2024-/African Media Agency (AMA)/- Kenya’s GDP is projected to grow at 4.7% in 2024, slower when compared to 5.6% in 2023 and closer to the country’s pre-pandemic average of 4.6% per year between 2011-2019, according to the latest Kenya Economic Update, launched today. Kenya’s real GDP is envisioned to gradually pick up in the…
Read More »ATMIS military officers train on civil-military relations
MOGADISHU, Somalia, 09 December 2024 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/- Fourteen Burundi National Defence Force (BNDF) officers serving with the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) have completed an intensive four-day training on civil-military co-operation (CIMIC) in peace support operations. The training, jointly organized by the ATMIS Force Headquarters CIMIC Cell and…
Read More »Deadliest Year for Migrants Spurs New UN Recommendations to Protect Lives and Rights
Migrants receiving life-saving assistance along the Eastern African migration route, where mobile patrols in Djibouti deliver water, food and essential support. Photo: UN Network on Migration 2024 GENEVA, Switzerland, 06 December 2024 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/- A report issued in New York today by the United Nations Secretary-General recommends concrete steps to…
Read More »Target Malaria launches free video game on how to develop genetically modified mosquitoes to fight malaria
LONDON, United Kingdom, 5 December 2024 /African Media Agency (AMA)/- Target Malaria, a not-for-profit research consortium, has launched an educational video game titled “Target Malaria: The Game”. Available for free in both French and English on Itch.io, the game invites players to step into the role of a lab technician specialising…
Read More »1win and HSDF Bring Free Healthcare Screenings to 10,000 People across Enugu and Anambra State
ENUGU, Nigeria 5th December 2024-/African Media Agency (AMA)/- 1win, a licensed global iGaming brand, launches a charitable healthcare screening initiative in collaboration with the Helpers Social Development Foundation (HSDF). The project aims to improve access to vital health services for vulnerable groups in Enugu and Anambra States and support early…
Read More »Broader Access to Jobs and Public Services Key to Addressing Inequality and Reducing Poverty in Africa, says New Report
WASHINGTON, USA, 4 December 2024-/African Media Agency (AMA)/- Unequal and limited access to jobs, finance, and public services such as education and healthcare have increased inequality and stalled poverty reduction in Sub-Saharan Africa, according to a new World Bank report released yesterday. The reportLeveling the Playing Field: Addressing Structural Inequalities…
Read More »Backbase and Seven join forces to drive digital banking innovation in MEA
Partnership aims to revolutionize banking with seamless, scalable, and next-generation customer experiences. CAIRO, Egypt 3rd December 2024-/African Media Agency (AMA)/- Backbase, the global leader in Engagement Banking, announces its strategic partnership with Seven, a consulting firm and integrator of digital and AI solutions based in Morocco. This collaboration brings together Backbase’s Engagement Banking Platform,…
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SA young entrepreneur honoured as Anzisha opens 2026 fellowship
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, 13 October 2025-/African Media Agency (AMA)/-Young entrepreneurs are the key to …
