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 […]
Maternal, Newborn & Child Health
Maternal, newborn, and child health (MNCH) remains a significant health challenge in Sub-Saharan Africa, with high levels of maternal and child mortality. The region continues to face disparities in accessing quality healthcare services, leading to preventable deaths and poor health outcomes for mothers, newborns, and children. Maternal, newborn, and child health (MNCH) pose formidable challenges […]
