Africa: 9 Million Vaccine Doses Administered to Children Living in Humanitarian Settings in the Horn of Africa

The African Union has deployed its 12th cohort of Youth Volunteers, comprising 45 Young Professionals from 23 countries, to serve in various AU Commission Departments and government offices for 12 months. The African Union Youth Volunteers Corps aims to empower young Africans by providing professional experience, international exposure, and leadership skills to contribute to a prosperous and peaceful Africa, aligning with the 1 Million Next Level Initiative's priority areas. With a focus on youth development...

In 2020, Africa lost an estimated $89 billion annually to illicit financial flows (IFFs), amounting to 3.7% of the continent's GDP and surpassing total foreign aid. These outflows, originating from tax evasion, corruption, and trade mis-invoicing, deprive nations of vital investments in education, healthcare, and infrastructure, deepening inequality and weakening social contracts. Despite efforts to address corruption and IFFs, including ratification of international conventions and establishment of anti-corruption agencies, more robust measures are needed to...

Funds for vital health programs worldwide are frozen, despite a court order halting the Trump administration's aid agency dismantling. Programs in Africa and Asia, including tuberculosis testing in Kenya, lack essential resources. Waivers permitting some activities to resume have not been sufficient to unfreeze programs, leaving organizations struggling to operate without funding. Full Article

Global leaders are urged to take urgent action at the Global Ministerial Conference on Road Safety to halve road deaths by 2030, as road crashes claim over 1.2 million lives annually. The focus is on designing transport systems for people, reducing emissions, and breaking down barriers to jobs and opportunities, with a call for governments, businesses, and communities to work together to prioritize road safety and sustainable mobility. Leaders at the conference are set to...

Cape Winelands Airport (CWA) led by Deon Cloete, former MD of Cape Town International Airport, is close to completing its Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) process and securing funding. The airport, located near the N1 highway, will feature a 3.5km runway, terminal building, and sustainable facilities, aiming to become a key commercial aviation hub in the region by late 2027 or early 2028. Collaborating with Wesgro and attending global aviation events, CWA is set to attract...

Merck Foundation, in collaboration with African First Ladies and Ministries of Health, has granted 194 scholarships for Oncology Training to doctors from 32 African countries, aiming to improve cancer care capacity. This initiative has led to the training of the first African Oncologists and Cancer Care Teams in nations such as The Gambia, Sierra Leone, and Liberia. Merck Foundation's Cancer Access Program has provided scholarships for various oncology specialties, addressing the critical need for more...