EECCiT programme saves 13-year-old Salimu's life in Tanzania

MSF SOUNDS ALARM ON CRITICAL MEDICAL SUPPLY SHORTAGES IN BORNO Surge in malnutrition and measles strains Maiduguri health facilities amid funding gaps. Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) urges Nigerian authorities and aid groups to urgently address severe shortages in medical supplies and staffing across Borno, especially Maiduguri. Following a sharp rise in malnutrition and measles cases, MSF nearly doubled bed capacity at Nilefa Kiji Hospital and treated over 3,200 malnourished children. However, reduced humanitarian funding and partner withdrawals have limited outpatient care. MSF works with the state ministry to support local healthcare centers, but warns that ongoing supply and logistical challenges threaten vulnerable children’s survival. #MSF #BornoHealthCrisis #Malnutrition #MeaslesOutbreak #HumanitarianAid #NigeriaHealth #HealthcareAccess #MedicalSupplies #ChildHealth #SupportBornoMSF

As part of our ongoing work to strengthen access to healthcare in rural areas, Transaid recently conducted refresher training for 131 community health volunteers in Serenje and Chitambo Districts in Zambia. The sessions focused on strengthening confidence and practical skills, including: 🔹 Identifying danger signs of severe malaria and maternal health emergencies 🔹 Using rectal artesunate (RAS) as a vital pre-referral treatment for severe malaria 🔹 Boosting volunteers’ knowledge and decision-making to save lives in their own communities Community health volunteers are often the first point of care in these remote areas, and the skills they hold can mean the difference between life and death. By equipping them with up-to-date training and tools, we’re helping more people access the right care at the right time. #accesstohealthcare #communityhealthcare #transformlives

FCTA LAUNCHES HEALTH AND CLEAN AIR PROJECTS FOR MOTHERS AND BABIES New initiatives provide essential delivery kits and clean cooking fuel to improve maternal health and household air quality. The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) unveiled the Renewed Hope Mother-Baby Kits and Abuja Breathe Fresh Air Project, boosting safe childbirth and reducing indoor pollution. Minister Dr. Mariya Mahmoud highlighted free kits with vital medical supplies and new LPG cookers replacing firewood and kerosene to curb respiratory risks. These programs reflect FCT’s commitment to healthier homes, safer births, and cleaner air, aligning with broader healthcare reforms and environmental goals. Mandate Secretary Dr. Adedolapo Fasawe stressed reducing preventable maternal and infant deaths through access to clean, safe delivery essentials. #FCTA #RenewedHope #MotherBabyKits #CleanAirProject #MaternalHealth #SafeChildbirth #LPG #IndoorAirQuality #HealthyHomes #Nigeria

Public health facilities lack capacity to serve all PSEMAS members A National Health Facility Assessment has revealed major gaps across Namibia’s public health system, showing that most facilities are not yet prepared to accommodate civil servants under the Public Service Employee Medical Aid Scheme (PSEMAS). The findings come after President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah directed earlier this year that, from 2026, all civil servants under PSEMAS will be limited to using public health facilities, and instructed the Ministry of Health to develop a plan to redirect usage from private to public institutions. Health Minister Dr. Esperance Luvindao said the assessment identified urgent shortcomings, including weak infection prevention and control, non-operational or inadequate medical equipment, staffing shortfalls in critical services, inconsistent supply of pharmaceuticals, and stock management weaknesses. https://lnkd.in/eNJBK__a #namibia #hospitals #publichealth #civilservants #PSEMAS #medicalaid Namibian Presidency

📢 We are pleased to announce the launch of a new EU-funded emergency response in Sudan. From May 2025 to April 2026, Medair—together with our local partners—will deliver integrated health, nutrition, WASH, along with mental health and psychosocial support to communities deeply affected by conflict, displacement, and recurrent crises. This 12-month action prioritises: ✔️ Primary health care for underserved populations ✔️ Nutrition support for children under 5 and pregnant and breastfeeding women ✔️ Mental health care for those living with the invisible scars of war ✔️ Safe water, sanitation and hygiene services to prevent disease outbreaks We are grateful for the support of European Commission, whose partnership enables us to reach the most vulnerable with life-saving assistance. 🔗 Learn more: medair.org #EUHumanitarianAid #HumanitarianResponse #Sudan #Medair #Health #WASH #Nutrition #MHPSS #PartnershipsThatMatter

For years, the Sabon Gari Wushishi Primary Healthcare Centre operated without something as basic as water. Health workers fetched water from distant sources, and patients, even pregnant women — had to bring their own water. To address this, BudgIT Nigeria, through the #SCEAP project, engaged the Global Promoters for Community Initiative (GPCI), a community-based organisation, to drive community-led advocacy, sensitisation, and mobilisation efforts. As a result of these efforts, a generous and anonymous community member facilitated the installation of a borehole at the MCH Wushishi facility. The impact was immediate, bringing clean, reliable water right to the taps. Today, hygiene has improved, infection risks are down, and this has not only enhanced the quality of health service delivery but also improved maternal and child health outcomes, boosted patient confidence, and strengthened the sustainability of primary healthcare in the community. Click to read full story: https://lnkd.in/gMnuv56E #FixPHC #PHCStories #PHCAccountability

 The Power of Prevention – Changing the Future of Health in Africa I still remember meeting a mother in Lagos who said to me, “If I had known earlier, I would have checked my blood pressure.” That moment changed how I saw preventive healthcare forever. Across Africa, too many lives are lost not because care doesn’t exist — but because it comes too late. Non-communicable diseases like hypertension, diabetes, and cancer are silently taking lives in their prime. These are no longer “rich world diseases” — they are our diseases too. But there’s hope. Because prevention is powerful. Simple actions as simple as: Regular screenings, Better nutrition, Physical activity, And community-led education can save thousands of lives every year. At Excel Health, we believe healthcare shouldn’t start at the hospital door. It should start in our homes, our schools, and our communities. We are working to build a culture where prevention equals empowerment. If you’re a health leader, policymaker, or advocate, let’s start investing in prevention — because the real future of African health lies not in more hospitals, but in fewer patients. #PublicHealth #AfricaHealth #PreventionIsPower #ExcelHealth #NCDs #HealthInnovation #CommunityCare

*Public Service Announcement*📣 The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has reported a rise in seasonal influenza cases, mainly in the Greater Accra, Central, Bono, and Eastern Regions, involving Influenza A strains H3N2 and H1N1. The surge coincides with Ghana’s annual flu season, with symptoms such as fever, cough, and body aches. The GHS warns that children, the elderly, pregnant women, and people with chronic illnesses are most at risk, urging the public to practice good hygiene, wear masks, and seek medical care. Schools have also been directed to enforce strict flu prevention measures as health authorities intensify surveillance and public education. https://lnkd.in/gTy36pPt

UNICEF Lesotho invites bids from qualified organisations with the expertise and resources to rehabilitate WASH facilities in 10 health care facilities across Maseru, Qacha’s Nek, Quthing, Mohale's Hoek, and Mafeteng. 📅 Deadline: 19th October Details🔗 https://bit.ly/4pMTb4Y

🌍 From Fragility to Resilience: Transforming NCD Care in Puntland. In Galdogob, a semi-urban town in Puntland, the Somali Red Crescent Society (SRCS) and Danish Red Cross (DRC) are proving that continuity of care for non-communicable diseases (NCDs) is possible — even in fragile, crisis-affected settings.   Through the Continuity in Crisis (CIC) project and NCD for Displaced Populations project , supported by the Novo Nordisk Foundation, communities once cut off from essential chronic care are now finding hope. ✅ Health workers trained in NCD management. ✅ Clinics equipped with diagnostic tools and medicines ✅ 36 volunteers reaching households with Health Literacy on NCD Prevention and Management. ✅ Peer-support groups promoting self-care for Patients and breaking stigma at community level.   The result? 📈 Increased diagnosis and treatment adherence 🤝 Strengthened community engagement and ownership 💪 Renewed trust in local health systems   This is more than a project — it’s a movement for resilience, where local action is driving long-term change in chronic disease care. Let’s continue to build systems that leave no one behind — even in times of crisis.   #NCDs#HumanitarianHealth#ContinuityInCrisis#SomaliRedCrescent#DanishRedCross #NovoNordiskFoundation #HealthForAll #Resilience #PrimaryHealthCare