Namibia president declares state of emergency over drought
The President of Namibia Nangolo Mbumba has declared a State of Emergency over the persistent drought affecting all regions of Namibia.
The State of Emergency has been declared as of May 22 under Article 26(1) of the Namibian Constitution as well as the Disaster Risk Management Act.
More than 300,000 households...
Malaria remains the leading cause of deaths in Burundi
As the would celebrates World Malaria Day, the Burundi ministry of health in a statement said that despite the decline of malaria cases in the country,
COMESA warns member states to avoid purchase of a cough syrup
In a statement issued by the COMESA Competition Commission this Saturday 13 April 2024, warned COMESA member states to avoid purchasing or using of the Benylin paedeiatric cough syrup 100ml batch No.329304 manufactured by Joshnson & Johnson (PTY) South Africa after detection of of high levels of Diethylene glycol.
“In this regard, pursuant to...
Burundi gradually moving towards eradicating tuberculosis
“I felt discomfort, pain throughout my body, with an intense cough. I had difficulty going about my daily activities,” confides Jean Paul, 28, about the symptoms that led him to consult a doctor.
After proper examinations, it was revealed that Jean Paul was suffering from tuberculosis, a disease which has affected more than 2.4...
South Sudan to suspend schools over high temperatures
A statement from the South Sudan ministry of Environment and Forestry released on March, 14th indicated that Juba and most parts of South Sudan is experiencing a heatwave.
“It is forecasted that this heatwave will last at least two weeks. Therefore, it is critical to take proper safety measures during this humid and hot...
Burundi to receive malaria vaccine, US partnership fortifies
The United States Global Malaria Coordinator Dr. David Walton on Thursday February 9th said that Burundi is expected to receive malaria vaccines in June this year following the country’s application to be part of the program last year.
While addressing the press in Bujumbura yesterday, Dr. Walton indicated that the deployment of malaria vaccine...
Limited knowledge, lack of access to appropriate technologies inhibits aflatoxin prevention
Limited knowledge and information on aflatoxin by stakeholders along the value chain has been identified as one of the major factors inhibiting aflatoxin prevention and
3 missing after landslide in Rumonge
The Burundi police confirmed that atleast 3 people went missing in Rumonge province after a landslide that was caused by the heavy rain last Saturday evening October 21st.
Burundi declares Cholera epidemic as cases surge
Burundi’s Ministry of Health have declared Cholera an epidemic in Bujumbura and warned residents to continue practicing hygiene measures a mid spike in new Cholera cases.
USAID and Columbia University to provide $47 Million to Combat HIV/AIDS
USAID/Burundi has announced a new cooperative agreement that will significantly enhance the HIV/AIDS response in Burundi according to the United States Embassy.