Tag: Public health

Zimbabwe has officially launched Lenacapavir, a revolutionary HIV prevention injection that requires only two doses a year. Starting with a phased rollout at the Overspill Clinic in Epworth, the programme targets 46,000 high-risk individuals, offering a discreet and life-changing alternative to daily pills. This medical breakthrough marks a significant step toward ending the HIV epidemic in Southern Africa.

On February 18, 2026, Libya was officially validated by the WHO for eliminating trachoma—the world's leading infectious cause of blindness. Despite years of national challenges, this victory marks a turning point for the "Africa Health Sovereignty" movement. By leveraging local leadership and the revolutionary Triple-Drug Therapy (IDA), Libya has provided a blueprint for the continental goal of eradicating all neglected tropical diseases by 2030

A decade after Ebola, hundreds of children orphaned by the outbreak in Sierra Leone’s Bombali District continue to face stigma, disrupted education, and persistent economic hardship. While emergency aid has faded, the long-term recovery of Ebola orphans in Sierra Leone remains unfinished.