David Wafula The World Health Organization (WHO) says that around two-thirds of Africans have been exposed to the Covid-19 virus. A study has found a significant under-counting of infections on the continent because of so many cases with no symptoms. … Continued
By Barbie Latza Nadeau ROME—The queue outside the Baobob refugee soup kitchen in central Rome is filled with desperate migrants and refugees every single day of the week. In recent months, most are from Afghanistan and war-torn African nations like Somalia, Sudan and the Tigray … Continued
GENEVA (AP) – As much of the world´s attention is focused on the bloodshed in Ukraine, the head of the World Health Organization said Wednesday there’s “nowhere on earth where the health of millions of people is more under threat” … Continued
Ramadan is a special time for reflection, self-improvement, kindness and spirituality – and fasting is one of the key pillars of this sacred month, as believers fast from dawn to dusk. 4 Positive Impacts of Fasting: Regulates ‘bad’ cholesterol Many … Continued
Kenya’s Ministry of Health has lifted the mandatory wearing of masks that was imposed on 3 April 2020 at the height of COVID-19 infections and hospitalisations in the country. Announcing the development on Friday, Health Minister Mutahi Kagwe, said Kenyans … Continued
Addis Abeba – The U.N. said measles cases continue to be reported since December 2021 in Doloado and Bokolmayo woredas of Liban Zone, in Somali Region, “with about 700 new cases and 12 deaths recorded as of 3 March.” The news … Continued
MOGADISHU, Somalia – Somali Journalists Syndicate (SJS) and Somali Media Association (SOMA) deplore the brutal attack of the Turkish-trained Haramcad police force against journalists covering militants attack in Mogadishu on Wednesday 16 February 2022. Around 9:00am on Wednesday, a group of local journalists went … Continued
Funding immediately needed to procure nutrition supplies and avert deaths MOGADISHU, More than 1.4 million children in Somalia, nearly half of the country’s under-five population, are likely to suffer from acute malnutrition due to the ongoing drought that has left 4.1 … Continued
After a decade of living with HIV/AIDS, Khalif Farah Shuriye, 75, has been abandoned by all his close family and friends due to fear and stigma and is now barely able to fend for himself. “I want to live! If … Continued
Thousands of diabetics in region face ‘agonising death’ amid blockage on food, fuel and medicines in 14-month conflict Lizzy Davies Doctors at Tigray’s main hospital are urging the Ethiopian government to allow supplies of insulin to be airlifted into the … Continued
Hani Mahad Gelle, a resident of Bardere in Somalia’s Gedo region, was struggling with illness for three years until receiving free medical treatment that has liberated her of excruciating pain. “I used to feel pain in my back and my … Continued
Abdirahman Mohamed Abdi, 21, who is deaf, runs a thriving online retail business employing 15 young people. He is supporting his parents and also paying fees for his two younger brothers in a local primary school. His online shop, called … Continued
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