Mali
Mali, situated in West Africa, boasts a diverse population exceeding 20 million. With a per capita income of $2,045, life expectancy stands at 62 for females and 59 for males. The infant mortality rate is 44 per 1,000 live births. The capital, Bamako, is a bustling city located along the Niger River, contributing to Mali’s […]
Guinea
Guinea, located on the West Coast of Africa, boasts a diverse population exceeding 13 million. With a per capita income of $1,490, life expectancy stands at 61 for females and 59 for males. The infant mortality rate is 53 per 1,000 live births. Conakry, situated on the Atlantic coast, serves as the capital, contributing to […]
Gambia
Gambia, situated on the Atlantic coast and surrounded by Senegal, stands as Africa’s smallest non-island country. With an estimated population of 2,910,000 in 2023, it is also one of the most densely populated nations on the continent. Gambia’s per capita income is $1,650, and it exhibits a unique geographical and cultural landscape, with the capital, […]
Democratic Republic of Congo
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), situated in the heart of Africa, is marked by a diverse population exceeding 87 million. The per capita income is $790, with a life expectancy of 62 for females and 59 for males. The infant mortality rate is 69 per 1,000 live births. The capital, Kinshasa, is located in […]
Cameroon
Cameroon, situated at the crossroads of Western and Central Africa, has a diverse population exceeding 27.9 million. With a per capita income of $3,990, the life expectancy stands at 62 for females and 59 for males. The infant mortality rate, standing at 28 per 1,000 live births, reflects both progress and persistent challenges. The capital, […]
Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso, a landlocked nation in western Africa, boasts a population exceeding 22 million. With a per capita income of $1,870, the country’s life expectancy is 60 for females and 58 for males. The infant mortality rate is 54 per 1,000 live births, reflecting both progress and persisting challenges. The capital, Ouagadougou, situated in the […]
Benin
Benin, situated in West Africa, boasts a diverse population surpassing 12 million. With a per capita income of $2,050, life expectancy stands at 62 for females and 59 for males. The infant mortality rate is 45 per 1,000 live births. While Porto-Novo serves as the official capital, Cotonou, Benin’s largest city and chief port, functions […]
Mobile Health Clinic
The burgeoning burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs), particularly cardiovascular disease and diabetes, poses a significant threat to the health landscape of sub-Saharan Africa, potentially offsetting the gains achieved through global efforts to combat infectious diseases. The prevalence of these NCDs is on the rise, fueled by various factors such as lifestyle changes, urbanization, and an […]
Disease Surveillance, Emergency Preparedness, & Outbreak Response
The recent COVID-19 pandemic has underscored the vulnerability of many African countries and brought issues related to disease surveillance, emergency preparedness, and outbreak response to the forefront. Sub-Saharan Africa, according to the World Health Organization (WHO), has experienced a disproportionate impact from major pandemics such as Ebola, HIV/AIDS, and, most recently, COVID-19. This has shed […]
Malaria, Tuberculosis (TB), and Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs)
TB, a curable disease, claims millions of lives annually, with Sub-Saharan Africa accounting for a quarter of the global burden and 36% of all TB deaths. The gravity of the tuberculosis crisis is compounded by the prevalence of HIV/AIDS in the region. Neglected tropical diseases disproportionately impact marginalized populations in Sub-Saharan Africa, with around five […]
