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Zambia is resisting a U.S. deal linking health funding to minerals - what's the hold up?
Zambia and the U.S. are in disagreement over proposed health and critical mineral agreements. The Zambian government has concerns about the terms, leading to stalled negotiations - but why are they hesitating?
Food safety in Ghana is allegedly threatened by dangerous practices - but what is being done about it?
A radio commentator laments the decline of food safety in Ghana, where contaminated food is becoming a public health concern - from waakye beans cooked with paracetamol to plantain fried with plastic. What does this mean for public health?
A Watford resident has been sentenced after a lengthy investigation - but what exactly was going on in his flat?
A Ghanaian man in the UK has been convicted following a two-year investigation by the Watford Borough Council - the case involves illegal fish processing in a residential flat. Food safety regulations exist to protect the public, but what happens when they are ignored?
A system failure, or just a few bad staff? One doctor says Ghana's healthcare crisis goes much deeper - here's why.
Dr. Arthur Kennedy has strongly criticised the report on Charles Amissah's death, arguing that it misses the larger picture. He suggests Ghana's healthcare issues stem from systemic failures - but what exactly needs fixing?
Red Cross volunteers in DR Congo die from a suspected illness - what does this mean for the region?
Red Cross volunteers in DR Congo have died from a suspected illness- raising concerns for aid workers. The deaths occurred while the volunteers were working on a project- but the situation is more complex than it seems.
Tensions soar as Israeli strikes intensify in Lebanon - but what sparked this?
Israeli forces and Hezbollah have been trading fire in Southern Lebanon. The violence continues to escalate, raising concerns about regional stability - but what's at stake?
The WHO warns a vaccine could take nine months - what challenges are health workers facing right now?
The WHO is warning that a vaccine against the Bundibugyo species of Ebola could take nine months to develop- as the death toll rises. The organization says that the rarity of this species means there are fewer tools to stop it.
The WHO is sounding the alarm about Ebola in DR Congo - but why are bordering countries on high alert?
The WHO has declared an Ebola outbreak in DR Congo a global health emergency. The agency warns of significant uncertainties - and spread beyond DR Congo - but what does this mean for neighbouring countries?
A rare disease outbreak aboard a cruise ship has global health officials on alert - but what could be the cause?
The WHO is monitoring a hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship with international passengers and crew - raising concerns. Health authorities are working to determine the source of exposure and prevent further spread.
Wa West District Assembly has commissioned 10 new boreholes under a nearly GH¢500,000 water project to ease shortages a
Wa West District Assembly has commissioned 10 new boreholes under a nearly GH¢500,000 water project to ease shortages and improve emergency response.
Volta Region Fire Commander calls for public support during rescue ops- but what's standing in the way of saving lives?
The Volta Regional Fire Commander is worried about crowds hampering rescue efforts- a situation that could have dire consequences. The Commander is appealing to the public to cooperate with emergency personnel during incidents- but why?
The US is escalating security warnings in West Africa - but what's driving the sudden concern?
The US government is increasing its security measures in West Africa, issuing new directives for Nigeria and São Tomé and Príncipe. Strategic partnerships are expanding, but safety concerns are mounting- what could this mean for the region?
UMA donated equipment to a CHPS compound - but what challenges were they facing before this?
The Underground Mining Alliance (UMA)-Subika has engaged with the Amomaso CHPS compound. The donation of medical equipment aims to address a critical need - but what impact will it have on healthcare access?
A so-called international career program may be a trap - but what are young African women being lured into?
The Alabuga Start Program presents itself as an international career-development exchange, recruiting young women from Africa, Asia, and Latin America. There are reports that these women are being trafficked to produce weapons of war in Russia - raising concerns about exploitation and deception.
Drone strikes have killed nearly 700 civilians in Sudan-but the violence is only part of the story.
The ongoing civil war in Sudan between the Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces has intensified. The conflict has created the world's largest humanitarian crisis-but what challenges does this present for the region?
Ghana's children face a "slow, silent assault," but what does the Paediatric Society want done about it?
The Paediatric Society of Ghana is calling on President Mahama to lead a global effort. They want environmental destruction from illegal mining classified as a crime against humanity - but why now?