World Mental Health Day: Let’s Make Mental Health a Global, and an Everyday Priority
World Mental Health Day is a global event that aims to promote and raise awareness about, and eradicate stigma associated with mental health conditions. It was first observed in 1992 and it is commemorated every year on 10th October. The theme of the day this year is to make mental health and well-being for all […]
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Pharmacists United in Action for a Healthier World
25th September was chosen as the date for World Pharmacists Day as a memorial of the formation of the International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) which occurred on the same day in 1912. FIP is the global body that represents pharmacists and pharmaceutical scientists. The day was chosen to recognize the role that pharmacists play in society […]
Manufacturing medical products in Africa: the need is clear, goals have been set, what remains is action
For the last two years, the terms ‘Africa’, ‘manufacturing’, and ‘medical commodities’, especially vaccines, have been discussed at length by different stakeholders. Most conversations have been around and/or about the disease burden, supply versus demand of medical commodities and the risks posed by the continent’s heavy reliance on importation. The common output has been an […]
Awareness – the best form of Prevention
World Sickle Cell Day is observed annually on 19th of June to increase public knowledge and awareness on sickle cell disease and the associated challenges that results to patients and their families. It was established in 2008 at the United Nations General Assembly. On this day, individuals and groups across the globe recognize sickle cell […]
World Vitiligo Day
World Vitiligo Day is celebrated annually on the 25th of June 2022, to not only create awareness but to also recognize the social neglect, bullying, psychological trauma, and disability of those affected by vitiligo. Recognition of this day started as a small movement in Nigeria in 2011, led by an individual called Ogo together with […]
Solutions to Overcome NCD Challenges in Africa’s Primary Healthcare Systems
Introduction to Discussion There has been a surge in the burden of Non- Communicable Diseases (NCDs) in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). This is largely due to the increase in disease modifiable risk factors such as tobacco use, physical inactivity, harmful use of alcohol and unhealthy diets. Furthermore, the World Health Organization (WHO) projects that the deaths […]
Opportunities for Health Investments in Kenya
Introduction to Discussion Africa Health Business (AHB), together with the Kenya Vision 2030, convened a special health session themed “Opportunities for Health Investments in Kenya” during the Seventh Africa Health Business Symposium (AHBS VII): Africa Women’s Health. The hybrid session brought together both state and non-state actors to demonstrate gains made in the local production […]
AHB Welcomes Head of Consultancy
“It is a real honour to have been appointed Head of Operations at Africa Health Business. I am very excited at the prospect of leading the consultancy side of the company as it continues to grow. I am keen to continue working with local and international partners to strengthen Africa’s healthcare systems via solid public […]
Healthcare Policy Harmonisation And Collaboration Amongst Governments-A Strategy Towards Sustainable Development In Africa
Introduction to Discussion Healthcare policy harmonisation is the streamlining of regulation systems across multiple countries. Policy harmonisation and collaboration amongst governments will play an important role in the ability of African countries to achieve universal health coverage (UHC). Download the Report
