Niger makes history as the first african nation to eradicate river blindness

The World Health Organization (WHO) has officially recognized Niger for meeting the stringent requirements to eliminate onchocerciasis. This achievement makes Niger the first country in Africa and the fifth globally…

Mali launches HPV vaccine to fight cervical cancer in women

Mali’s bold move: HPV vaccine aims to protect generations of women from cervical cancer In a landmark decision, the Malian government has incorporated the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine into its…

Amnesty international demands immediate release of nigerian journalist samira sabou

Amnesty International’s Sahel researcher, Ousmane Diallo, has expressed profound alarm following the forced disappearance of Samira Sabou, a prominent Nigerian journalist and blogger. Ms. Sabou was reportedly abducted from her…

Regional conference on human rights protection in the Sahel amid rising insecurity

The National Human Rights Commission (CNDH) Chairperson, Mr. Maty El Hadj Moussa, inaugurated a two-day regional conference in Niamey focused on human rights protection mechanisms within the Sahel’s heightened insecurity…

Niger’s health sector: afd evaluates impact of common health fund

The Nigerien health sector has long grappled with structural underfunding, prompting the creation of an innovative financing mechanism in 2006. The Fonds commun santé, supported by the Nigerien Ministry of…

Burkina Faso launches polio vaccination drive across seven regions

Burkina Faso launches polio vaccination drive across seven regions In a concerted effort to curb the spread of polio, health authorities in Burkina Faso, in collaboration with UNICEF and the…

New pediatric unit in koutiala Mali boosts child health care

building a pediatric unit in Koutiala, Mali: improving child healthcare In Koutiala, a key city in southern Mali, a new pediatric unit has been established to combat child mortality in…