News Category: Central Africa

Malnutrition is causing higher child mortality in Northern Nigeria

In northern Nigeria, malnutrition is a leading driver of high child mortality rate. This is worsened by poverty, climate change, insecurity, and limited access to healthcare.

Sickle Cell devastates childhood in Zimbabwe

Sickle Cell devastates the lives of many children in Africa, especially early childhood and this is the story of Eneles Zhou's children in Midlands in Zimbabwe.

AHO announces gene-editing therapy for sickle cell

AHO announces revolutionary gene-editing therapy for sickle cell ‘offers hope of a cure’ for patients in Africa and the Diaspora.

AHO to eliminate Sickle Cell through Gene Therapy

AHO plans to eliminate Sickle cell by 2050 through Gene Therapy, research and development to understand the disease and provide treatment and relief in Africa and the Diaspora.

World No Tobacco Day 31 May 2025

AHO joins other organisations and guests to celebrate World No Tobacco Day, every year, on 31 May,

Smoking is one of the main causes of death, it kills 6 million persons annually and is expected to increase to over 8 million annually by 2030, and in addition to that, it is one of the risk factors of many diseases.

Africa Malaria Week

We are eliminating malaria. Africa Malaria Week is an international observance commemorated every year on 23-30 May in Africa and recognizes global efforts to control malaria.

A-Z of Fundraising Ideas

A-Z of Fundraising ideas

Climate Change Heat and Health impact

Global temperatures and the frequency and intensity of heatwaves will rise in the 21st century as a result of climate change. Extended periods of high day and nighttime temperatures create cumulative physiological stress on the human body which exacerbates the top causes of death globally, including respiratory and cardiovascular diseases, diabetes mellitus and renal disease.

Cholera Outbreak in Zimbabwe: AHO on the ground towards Prevention and Relief Efforts

Africa Health Organisation Country Director Simbarashe Sande Chifeya write to you today with a sense of urgency and determination as we address the devastating effects of the ongoing cholera outbreak in Zimbabwe. As of 29 October 2023, the country has recorded 5,964 suspected cases of cholera, with 1,055 cases confirmed. Tragically, we have also witnessed 43 confirmed deaths and 123 suspected deaths. The situation is dire, and we need your support to combat this crisis.

Cholera outbreak in Ethiopia a cause for concern for AHO

Africa Health Organisation (AHO) has swiftly responded to the Cholera outbreak in the Konso Zone and Alle Special Woreda of the Southern Nations Nationalities and Peoples’ Region of Ethiopia by establishing Cholera Centres.