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Cameroon’s nationwide vaccine catch-up campaign is racing to immunize children who missed routine shots during the pandemic, especially in remote and conflict-affected areas. Despite challenges, health workers and communities are pushing forward with determination to restore coverage and prevent disease outbreaks.
Ugandan researchers are leading a global effort to make medical devices more equitable. Through the newly established Uganda Hypoxia Lab, scientists are testing pulse oximeters to ensure they accurately measure oxygen levels in people with darker skin tones a breakthrough that could reshape global health standards.
Angola has intensified Ebola prevention along its border with the DRC by deploying health teams, boosting surveillance, and improving sanitation. These efforts aim to protect high-risk communities and strengthen regional health security against future outbreaks.
Kenya has become the 10th African country to successfully eliminate sleeping sickness, marking a significant public health achievement. This milestone reflects the country’s sustained efforts in disease surveillance, treatment, and vector control, contributing to improved health outcomes and quality of life. Kenya’s success serves as a model for other nations still battling the disease, highlighting the impact of coordinated interventions and strong health systems in combating neglected tropical diseases across the continent.
In 2020, Nigeria was declared free of wild poliovirus by the World Health Organization (WHO), a major milestone for a country that once led global transmission. However, a related strain, circulating vaccine-derived poliovirus (cVDPV), still poses a threat in under-immunized communities. This strain emerges when the weakened virus from oral vaccines mutates and spreads through contaminated food or water, particularly in areas with low vaccination rates.
Rwanda is reassessing its malaria vaccination strategy following a sudden and unexpected rise in malaria cases across the country. Health authorities are evaluating the effectiveness of the current vaccines in light of the surge, exploring whether adjustments are needed in deployment, coverage, or complementary prevention measures. The unexpected spike has raised concerns about potential gaps in immunity, seasonal variations, or emerging resistance, prompting the government to act quickly to safeguard public health and maintain progress in controlling the disease.
