Over 1.4 million doses of the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine arrived in Angola today, marking a significant step forward in the country’s national strategy for preventing cervical cancer. The campaign aims to vaccinate all girls aged 9 to 12 throughout the country, totaling around 2.1 million individuals.
Africa’s young agricultural entrepreneurs shone brightly at the GoGettaz Agripreneur Prize Competition Grand Prizes, held last Friday during the Africa Food Systems Forum 2024. Two innovative pioneers, Fatima El Khou and Dr. Iddi Mohammed Faried, were each awarded a prestigious $50,000 prize for their groundbreaking contributions to the continent’s food systems.
The United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) has secured $1.3 million in funding from the World Bank’s International Development Association to support the Ethiopian Ministry of Health in enhancing grant management capabilities.