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Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan
Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan |

Japan-Nigeria Foreign Ministers’ Meeting

The two ministers confirmed to work together to respond to various regional and international challenges, including their policies towards North Korea including on the nuclear and missile issues and the abductions issue

On August 20, commencing at 4:20 p.m. for approximately 25 minutes, Mr. IWAYA Takeshi, Minister for Foreign Affairs, held a meeting with H.E. Ambassador Yusuf Maitama TUGGAR, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Federal Republic of Nigeria, who is visiting Japan to participate in the Ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development…

Merck Foundation

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Source: Merck Foundation |

Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej meets Mauritius President to discuss the impact of their programs to build innovative healthcare capacity and empower women in STEM

Merck Foundation has so far provided more than 2280 scholarships for young doctors from 52 countries in 44 critical and underserved specialties, with many of them becoming the first specialists in their countries

Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany met HIS EXCELLENCY MR. DHARAMBEER GOKHOOL, The President of Republic of Mauritius, during a high-level meeting, to share the impact of their programs and underscore their long-term commitment to transform public healthcare in Mauritius. Senator,…

World Health Organization (WHO) - Republic of the Congo
Source: World Health Organization (WHO) - Republic of the Congo |

Cholera Response in Congo: Mbamou Island Breathes Again

Since July 26, 2025, the Republic of Congo has been facing a cholera outbreak that has affected over 430 people and caused 34 deaths

When Angèle, a young mother living on Mbamou Island, began experiencing abdominal pain a few weeks after giving birth, she thought it was just a minor discomfort. But the symptoms worsened, revealing a cholera infection. "I didn’t understand what was happening to me. The pain started mildly, then became unbearable.…

Ministry of Health, Republic of Liberia
Source: Ministry of Health, Republic of Liberia |

Liberia: Technical Working Group of the Multi-Sectorial Committee on Drugs and Substance Abuse Concludes Two-Day Strategic Session to Heighten National Fight Against Substance Abuse

The TWG session concluded with a strong message of solidarity and renewed commitment to safeguard Liberia’s youth and communities from the devastating impact of drug and substance abuse

The Technical Working Group of the  Multi-Sectorial Committee on Drugs and Substance Abuse has concluded a two-day Technical Working Group (TWG) session at the Ministry of Health (MOH) to intensify Liberia’s fight against the growing wave of narcotics and substance abuse through a unified and actionable strategy. The strategic session…

Médecins sans frontières (MSF)
Source: Médecins sans frontières (MSF) |

Sudan: Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) suspends activities at Zalingei hospital following armed attack that left one dead and five injured

Tensions between the groups accompanying the patients escalated inside the facility, and at 10pm, a hand grenade was detonated in front of the emergency room, killing one person

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has been forced to reduce its teams and suspend all activities at MSF supported hospital in Central Darfur state, Sudan, following a violent armed assault inside the facility on the night of 16 August. The attack left one person dead, and injured five others, including a…

International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC)
Source: International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) |

International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launches Zero Hunger Campaign to drive durable food security across Africa 

The campaign was unveiled today, 19 August 2025, during a virtual event moderated by award-winning journalist Victoria Rubadiri, bringing together African leaders, humanitarian actors, and community innovators from across the continent

The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) has officially launched its Africa Zero Hunger: United for Durable Solutions campaign, marking a bold step toward redefining the fight against hunger in Africa.  The campaign was unveiled today, 19 August 2025, during a virtual event moderated by award-winning journalist Victoria…

International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
Source: International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) |

Madagascar Shows Commitment to Improving Cancer Care, with Focus on Women’s Health

The experts held discussions with national and local health authorities, medical professionals and other stakeholders, and presented preliminary findings to the Minister of Health

An international review has found that Madagascar has laid strong foundations for cancer control, expanding cervical cancer services, maintaining a health workforce and ensuring collaboration between health and radiation safety authorities. The joint imPACT review by the IAEA, World Health Organization (WHO) and International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC, highlighted the…

World Health Organization - Sierra Leone
Source: World Health Organization - Sierra Leone |

From genome to action: Building Sierra Leone’s next generation of genomic leaders for public health resilience beyond mpox

By combining mentorship, advanced training, and a focus on sustainability, it has built a new generation of scientists ready to lead the country’s response to present and future health threats

Sierra Leone has taken an important step in strengthening its public health system by hosting a two-week national workshop on DNA sequencing and bioinformatics from August 4 to August 15, 2025 in Freetown. The training, held under the theme “From Genome to Action: Enhancing Mpox Surveillance through Sequencing and Bioinformatics in Sierra…

World Health Organization (WHO) - Angola
Source: World Health Organization (WHO) - Angola |

Angola launches strategic initiative to strengthen public health communication

The training will have around 60 participants, including professionals from public and private organizations, international correspondents, and institutional communicators

The Ministry of Health (MOH), the World Health Organization (WHO), and the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), with the support of the European Union, will hold a national training session on August 20 at the Journalist Training Center (CEFOJOR) dedicated to the role of the media in managing public health…

Mercy Ships
Source: Mercy Ships |

Once Rescued, Now a Rescuer

Becky Chaplin Leads Rehabilitation on the Global Mercy in Sierra Leone

Found as a newborn by a vet in Kenya and adopted by a family from the UK, 31-year-old occupational therapist Becky Chaplin has come full circle. Today, she leads rehabilitation service on board the Global Mercy™, the world’s largest purpose-built civilian hospital ship operated by international charity Mercy Ships (MercyShips.org).…

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