Home ••• Newswires by Industry • Countries • U.S. States • World Media Directory

WHO News ••• Topics • Countries • U.S. States

East Africa WHO News ••• Topics • East Africa Media Directory

East Africa World Health Organization News Monitoring

Get by Email • RSS

Published on 00:00 GMT

Study finds one in six cancer medicines in sub-Saharan Africa unsafe

In Nigeria and other sub-Saharan African countries, the alarming statistic is that 1 in 6 cancer medications is found to be defective, a study has reported. Researchers at the University of Notre Dame published in The Lancet Global Health said that from …

Source: Tribune Online - Center-right
Published on Jun 29, 2025

TikTok expands $2.3m global mental health fund, promotes digital well-being in Africa

TikTok has announced the expansion of its $2.3 million global mental health fund and in-app support services across Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). TikTok created the Mental Health Education Fund in 2023 to support organisations in creating authoritative, …

Source: The Guardian (Nigeria) - Neutral
Published on Jun 29, 2025

How Mission Hospitals Are Combating Africa’s Medical ‘Brain Drain’

Most of us are probably familiar with the term “brain drain” and how it’s affecting Africa, whose population is skewing younger and increasing rapidly. By 2050, 1 in 4 people on earth will be African, according to estimates by the United Nations. But the …

Source: The Dispatch - Center-right
Published on 04:43 GMT

When war follows children to Chicago, we can’t look away

War doesn’t just destroy nations — it destroys our children. It tears through borders and bodies alike, shattering buildings and the very identities of those caught in its path. From Gaza to Ukraine, Yemen to Sudan, and now as tensions escalate between …

Source: The Daily Northwestern - Illinois - Neutral
Published on Jun 29, 2025

Letters to the Editor: All-Ireland victory cannot be bought

In 2018, Limerick surprised the hurling world when they won the Liam McCarthy Cup after a lapse of 45 years. Over the next five years the Treaty men assembled an outstanding hurling team, or group as John Kiely calls it, and garnered some unprecedented …

Source: Irish Examiner - Neutral
Published on 03:59 GMT

Nigeria’s worsening hunger crisis

It is disturbing that Nigeria has, once again, been classified as one of the countries facing acute hunger in the world. In a recent report, the United Nations (UN) listed it and 12 other countries as hunger hotspots of the world. The Lagos Chamber of …

Source: The Sun Nigeria - Indeterminate
Published on Jun 29, 2025

Legal threats are driving suicide cases underground -expert

Author: Michael Daniel | Published: 5 hours ago Mental health patients in one of the prisons in South Sudan. The patients are kept in prisons and always in chains - Credit- courtesy A mental health expert has urged the government to decriminalize attempted …

Source: Eye Radio - Neutral
Published on Jun 28, 2025

SHE & Rights Media Awards To 8 Journalists In African And Asia Pacific Regions

Saturday, 28 June 2025, 5:00 pm Press Release: CNS “As we commemorate the 30th anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and its Platform for Action (1995) this year, we are called to reflect not only on how far we have come but how far we must still go. The …

Source: Scoop - Indeterminate
Published on Jun 27, 2025

1 in 6 cancer drugs in four African nations are defective

An alarming number of people across Africa may be taking cancer drugs that don't contain the vital ingredients needed to contain or reduce their disease. It's a concerning finding with roots in a complex problem — how to regulate a range of …

Source: Deutsche Welle - Public Broadcaster
Published on Jun 28, 2025

TikTok unveils Mental Health Ambassadors for Africa

TikTok has announced the appointment of its inaugural Mental Health Ambassadors for Africa, as part of broader efforts to foster safer, more supportive online environments across the continent. The announcement was made during the platform’s first-ever …

Source: GhanaWeb - Neutral
Published on Jun 27, 2025

Wounded Sudanese refugees in Chad brace for impact of U.S. foreign-aid cuts

Arbab Sharif Ahmad, 33, survived a massacre during an ethnic cleansing campaign, but his five-year-old son was executed in front of him. As Mr. Ahmad fled from the Arab-led Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in El Geneina, the capital of West Darfur in Sudan, a …

Source: The Globe and Mail - Neutral
Published on Jun 28, 2025

Missed Appointments and Associated Factors Among Children Accessing Anti-Retroviral Therapy During the COVID-19 Pandemic ...

Introduction The COVID-19 pandemic has been labelled the worst public health crisis in this generation.1 As of February 7, 2022, COVID-19 accounted for 396,254,535 cases and 5,759, 785 deaths globally, with Africa reporting 11,196,707 cases and 241,826 …

Source: Dove Medical Press - Neutral
Published on Jun 29, 2025

Prioritizing prevention through advanced technology

International institutions, including the World Health Organization (WHO), the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), and the World Bank, have consistently emphasized that investing in prevention can yield returns of two to five …

Source: Business World - Neutral
Published on Jun 29, 2025

Stillbirths: The psychological and physical toll on expectant mothers

In many cultures, having children is seen as the fulfilment of a social contract and the obligation of a couple to meet this expectation. But this path to parenthood is often paved with anxiety and fear. While some worries are familiar, like infertility, …

Source: The Standard - Indeterminate
Published on Jun 27, 2025

5 New Things TikTok is Doing to Make the Internet Safer (and Kinder) for Africans

This week in Johannesburg, South Africa, TikTok held its first-ever Digital Well-being Summit in Africa. Policymakers, mental health experts, creators, and NGOs from across the continent (Nigeria, South Africa, Kenya, Ghana) came together to talk about how …

Source: Zikoko! - Center-left
Published on Jun 27, 2025

President lifts Tanzania globally – PM

DODOMA: PRIME Minister Kassim Majaliwa has lauded President Dr Samia Suluhu Hassan’s leadership for setting Tanzania on a new path of inclusive development, diplomacy and national cohesion through the implementation of the 4Rs philosophy. In his speech …

Source: Daily News Tanzania - Pro-Government
Published on Jun 26, 2025

TikTok announces expansion of $2.3m global mental health fund, in-app support services across Sub-Saharan Africa

TikTok on Thursday hosted its inaugural Digital Well-being Summit in Johannesburg, bringing together policymakers, mental health experts, NGOs, and industry leaders across Sub-Saharan Africa. Delegates from South Africa, Kenya, Nigeria, Ghana, Ethiopia, …

Source: Eagle Online - Indeterminate
Published on Jun 29, 2025

TikTok is taking mental health seriously; Here’s what they’re doing

On June 26th, 2025, TikTok brought together creators, policymakers, wellness advocates, and mental health professionals for a Digital Well-being Summit hosted in Johannesburg, South Africa. With more than a billion active users globally, the platform is …

Source: Pulse - Neutral
Published on Jun 27, 2025

TikTok boosts African mental health initiatives with $2.3m fund expansion

From Chinenye Anuforo TikTok has announced the expansion of its $2.3 million global mental health fund to Sub-Saharan Africa, marking a significant step in the platform’s commitment to digital well-being across the continent. The announcement came during …

Source: The Sun Nigeria - Indeterminate

02 days 01:31:45

Featured Releases

Got News to Share? · Submit · See All

Published on June 30, 2025 - 07:00 GMT

GARC Calls for this World Rabies Day: Act Now: You, Me, Community

For World Rabies Day 2025, GARC urges global action under the theme: Act Now: You, Me, Community. Rabies is 99% fatal but 100% preventable. Let's End Rabies Now LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, June 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- For World Rabies Day …

Distribution channels: Education, Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals Industry ...
Published on June 29, 2025 - 12:27 GMT

UN-Affiliated Health Organization Engages Dr. Anosh Ahmed to Develop COVID Standards for Northern Africa

Physician known for large-scale COVID response in U.S. to lead creation of global SOPs for underserved and remote regions CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, June 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Dr. Anosh Ahmed has been formally engaged by a UN-affiliated …

Distribution channels: Emergency Services, Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals Industry ...

Published on June 29, 2025 - 12:47 GMT

Outbreaks of bird flu in mammals doubled last year

(MENAFN) Animal diseases are increasingly jumping across species barriers, with outbreaks of bird flu in mammals more than doubling in 2024 and other zoonotic infections continuing to spread, according to a new global assessment of animal health. The first …

Distribution channels: ...
Published on June 29, 2025 - 08:32 GMT

DR Congo Rolls Out Urgent Polio Vaccination

(MENAFN) Health officials in the Democratic Republic of the Congo began the second phase of a large-scale polio immunization effort on Thursday, aiming to reach more than 10 million children across the country. The initiative comes in response to 25 …

Distribution channels:

Published on June 28, 2025 - 19:40 GMT

UVBrite Smart Water Bottle Reinforces Market Leadership in UV-C LED Water Purification and Intelligent Hydration Trends

Kearny, June 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- UVBrite, a pioneer in personal wellness technology, has reaffirmed the critical role of its flagship UVBrite Smart Water Bottle in the expanding global movement toward intelligent hydration, personal sanitation, …

Distribution channels: Consumer Goods, Media, Advertising & PR ...
Published on June 28, 2025 - 12:40 GMT

WHO Chief expresses support for Iran-Israel ceasefire

(MENAFN) The World Health Organization (WHO) has expressed support for the recent ceasefire between Israel and Iran, while also confirming damage to healthcare systems in both countries and emphasizing the agency’s role in nuclear emergency preparedness. …

Distribution channels: ...
Published on June 27, 2025 - 03:43 GMT

Achieve Life Sciences Announces Pricing of $45.0 Million Underwritten Public Offering

SEATTLE and VANCOUVER, British Columbia, June 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Achieve Life Sciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: ACHV), a late-stage specialty pharmaceutical company focused on the global development and commercialization of cytisinicline as a treatment of …

Distribution channels: Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals Industry ...
Published on June 26, 2025 - 14:12 GMT

Insulation Coating Market Trends, Technological Advancement, Driving Factors and Forecast to 2033

The global insulation coating market is projected to reach $17.9 billion by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 5.9% from 2024 to 2033 WILMINGTON, DE, UNITED STATES, June 26, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Allied Market Research published a report, titled, " …

Distribution channels: Automotive Industry, Aviation & Aerospace Industry ...

Got news to share? Submit it now.

Load more WHO news or search news using your own keywords. There are 826,903,117 articles in our news database.

Online News Monitoring Made Simple

Established in 1995, EIN Newsdesk helps millions of users track breaking news across thousands of trusted websites. Users may set up custom email newsletters and RSS feeds or search among thousands of preset news sections. As a member, you may also submit your own news using the EIN Presswire distribution service. Membership is free and we do not sell or lease any information about you. Press release distribution, dedicated APIs, and custom services generate the revenue that allow us to offer you free basic access.

News by Country & by Industry

Worldwide News Coverage

Track news across more than 5,000 sources by country or industry or search our real-time news index.

WHO News by Country

WHO News by U.S. State

WHO News Topics

Online News Publications

World News Report

News Alerts & News Feeds

Custom News Monitoring

News page results can be outputted as RSS or received daily by email. You may also use our NewsPlugin for WordPress.

Create Email Newsletter

Create RSS Feed

NewsPlugin for WordPress

Submit News

PR Distribution Service

Our EIN Presswire's distribution footprint reaches millions. You can upload news which is re-published through EIN Newsdesk, fed into Twitter and Facebook, and onto partner sites, Google News, Bing News, etc.

EIN Presswire

Events

World Media Directory

News Media Guide

This is a listing of the world’s TV stations, radio stations, newspapers, and blogs. Last update: 06/17/2025

World Media Directory

International Organizations Press Releases

Got News to Share? · Submit · See All

Published on June 30, 2025 - 08:00 GMT

CYPFER Attends United Nations Workshop to Provide Cybersecurity Perspective on AI as a Public Good

Company Highlights Importance of Security, Trust, and Digital Integrity in AI Governance MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, June 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- CYPFER, a global leader in digital executive protection and cybersecurity, participated in the …

Distribution channels: Business & Economy, Education ...
Published on June 30, 2025 - 07:00 GMT

GARC Calls for this World Rabies Day: Act Now: You, Me, Community

For World Rabies Day 2025, GARC urges global action under the theme: Act Now: You, Me, Community. Rabies is 99% fatal but 100% preventable. Let's End Rabies Now LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, June 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- For World Rabies Day …

Distribution channels: Education, Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals Industry ...
Published on June 30, 2025 - 06:53 GMT

ISA to host the second edition of the International Solar Festival in Osaka, Japan

International Solar Festival goes global: Second edition to showcase CEO Caucus, celebrating youth led innovation and cultural bonding at World Expo Japan OSAKA, JAPAN, June 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The International Solar Alliance (ISA) …

Distribution channels: Business & Economy, Culture, Society & Lifestyle ...
Published on June 30, 2025 - 06:13 GMT

Audio Equipment Market Report For M&A, Expansion, And Competitive Benchmarking (2025–2034)

The Business Research Company’s Audio Equipment Global Market Report 2025 - Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2025-2034 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, June 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Save 30% on all global market reports with …

Distribution channels: Business & Economy, International Organizations ...
Published on June 29, 2025 - 12:27 GMT

UN-Affiliated Health Organization Engages Dr. Anosh Ahmed to Develop COVID Standards for Northern Africa

Physician known for large-scale COVID response in U.S. to lead creation of global SOPs for underserved and remote regions CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, June 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Dr. Anosh Ahmed has been formally engaged by a UN-affiliated …

Distribution channels: Emergency Services, Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals Industry ...
Published on June 29, 2025 - 12:21 GMT

Thomas R. Milana Becomes First U.S. Business Broker Accepted into Transeo

Milana joins Transeo as first U.S. business broker, expanding access to global buyers and sellers —selling with Transworld opens doors around the world. FORT LAUDERDALE, FL, UNITED STATES, June 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Transworld Business …

Distribution channels: Banking, Finance & Investment Industry, Building & Construction Industry ...
Published on June 29, 2025 - 12:21 GMT

ArtistOnTheGo Expands Production: On the Road in Search of the Next Great Story

ArtistOnTheGo continues its global journey capturing artists in their spaces with cinematic storytelling. The next great story may already be on the road. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, June 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ArtistOnTheGo, the …

Distribution channels: Culture, Society & Lifestyle, Education ...
Published on June 29, 2025 - 12:11 GMT

Maxeemize Studio Introduces AI-Powered Content Strategy to Revolutionize Digital Marketing

AI-Powered Content Strategy, an innovation designed to streamline content creation, elevate brand messaging, and drive measurable client results LAKE FOREST, CA, UNITED STATES, June 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Maxeemize Studio, a premier …

Distribution channels: Business & Economy, Companies ...
Published on June 29, 2025 - 16:12 GMT

UNOSAT Emergency Mapping Service in Myanmar - Thailand Earthquake Response (March 2025)

The partnership between UNOSAT and OCHA in Myanmar yielded several significant outcomes that demonstrate the exceptional return on investment that satellite imagery mapping services provide to humanitarian operations: 1.Enhanced Assessment Planning and …

Distribution channels: International Organizations
Published on June 29, 2025 - 11:01 GMT

Next Generation Peace Leaders from Hiroshima Kick Off UNITAR Training Programme 2025

Participants engage in a total of four lecture days on nuclear disarmament and peacebuilding through the end of July. These sessions are organized in collaboration with local partners, including ANT-Hiroshima, Kakuwaka Hiroshima, and Hiroshima University. …

Distribution channels: International Organizations
Published on June 28, 2025 - 16:42 GMT

More than 200 Tibetan Americans & supporters join in Tibet Lobby Day and celebration of Dalai Lama’s birthday

WASHINGTON , DC, UNITED STATES, June 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- This week, ahead of the Dalai Lama’s 90th birthday on July 6, 2025, hundreds of Tibet supporters convened at the US Capitol to take their message on Tibet to their elected …

Distribution channels: Culture, Society & Lifestyle, Human Rights ...
Published on June 28, 2025 - 09:25 GMT

A' International Graphics Design Awards Call for Entries

A’ Design Award & Competition Announces Call for Entries for A' International Graphics Design Awards COMO, CO, ITALY, June 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today, A' Design Award & Competition has released its call for entries to A …

Distribution channels: Companies, International Organizations ...
Published on June 28, 2025 - 09:21 GMT

Auto Motion by Shunsuke Ohe Wins Silver in A' Interior Design Awards

Shunsuke Ohe's Innovative Car Showroom Design, Auto Motion, Recognized with Esteemed Silver A' Design Award in Interior Space and Exhibition Design Category. COMO, CO, ITALY, June 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The A' Design Award, a …

Distribution channels: Automotive Industry, Building & Construction Industry ...
Published on June 27, 2025 - 19:39 GMT

Introducing Tap2Read Christian Bracelet: A Wearable Tool for Daily Inspiration

Introducing Tap2Read Christian Bracelet: A Wearable Tool for Daily Inspiration LAGOS, LAGOS , NIGERIA, June 27, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a fast-paced world where stress, anxiety, and distraction are part of everyday life, maintaining mental …

Distribution channels: Amusement, Gaming & Casino, Book Publishing Industry ...
Published on June 27, 2025 - 19:21 GMT

Top50 Smile Shapers 2025: Unspoken Smiles Sparks Global Movement in Dentistry With New Fellowship Class

21 new dental fellows join Unspoken Smiles’ flagship program in Costa Rica, combining education, service, and leadership to advance oral health equity. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, June 27, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Unspoken Smiles proudly …

Distribution channels: Education, Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals Industry ...
Published on June 27, 2025 - 18:18 GMT

Fundraising Auctioneer & Movement Creator Stacey Lauren Inducted into The International Order of Fantastic Professionals

EDMONTON, ALBERTA, CANADA, June 27, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Stacey Lauren, celebrated charity fundraising auctioneer and visionary movement creator, has officially been inducted into the International Order of Fantastic Professionals (IOFP)—a …

Distribution channels: Business & Economy, Culture, Society & Lifestyle ...
Published on June 27, 2025 - 18:16 GMT

Acclaimed Executive Coach Amy Ballantyne Joins the International Order of Fantastic Professionals (IOFP)

EDMONTON, ALBERTA, CANADA, June 27, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Amy Ballantyne is not just a renowned executive coach, author, and speaker; she is a passionate advocate for personal growth and empowerment. Her career has been dedicated to helping …

Distribution channels: Business & Economy, Companies ...
Published on June 27, 2025 - 18:12 GMT

Ryan Crittenden, Ph.D., Joins the International Order of Fantastic Professionals

EDMONTON, ALBERTA, CANADA, June 27, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Dr. Crittenden is a leadership coach, Army veteran, speaker, international bestselling author of Becoming the Compass: A Leadership Fable for Emerging Leaders, and founder XL Coaching and …

Distribution channels: Business & Economy, Companies ...
Published on June 27, 2025 - 17:55 GMT

Schoolio Earns Prestigious Accreditation from WASC, Validating Quality of Its K–8 Homeschool Program

DE, UNITED STATES, June 27, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Schoolio Learning is proud to announce that it has officially earned full accreditation from the Accrediting Commission for Schools, Western Association of Schools and Colleges (ACS-WASC), …

Distribution channels: Book Publishing Industry, Culture, Society & Lifestyle ...
Published on June 27, 2025 - 17:23 GMT

Introducing Tap2Read Christian Bracelet: A Wearable Tool for Daily Inspiration

Introducing Tap2Read Christian Bracelet: A Wearable Tool for Daily Inspiration LAGOS, LAGOS , NIGERIA, June 27, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a fast-paced world where stress, anxiety, and distraction are part of everyday life, maintaining mental …

Distribution channels: Automotive Industry, Companies ...