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Niger first in Africa to eliminate river blindness OMS confirms

January 30, 2025September 25, 2026 Emmanuel Mbarga

The World Health Organization (WHO) has officially recognized Niger as the pioneer in Africa—and the fifth globally—to halt the transmission of Onchocerca volvulus, the parasite behind river blindness, an infectious disease notorious for causing irreversible […]

Burkina Faso secures new funding for health system resilience and equity

January 24, 2025September 25, 2026 Marguerite Ndongo

WASHINGTON, January 24, 2025 – The World Bank has officially approved significant new funding to bolster Burkina Faso’s healthcare infrastructure. This initiative, known as the Project for Strengthening Health System Performance and Resilience (PRPRSS), secures […]

SOS NDD secures major waste management contract in Nouakchott

January 19, 2025September 25, 2026 Emmanuel Mbarga

A Moroccan waste management powerhouse, SOS NDD, controlled by the Said family, has clinched a landmark deal to collect and transport household waste in Nouakchott, Mauritania’s bustling capital. According to official sources, the contract was […]