Genomic testing in Africa would benefit from more awareness and a national registry of patients living with rare diseases across Africa.

In Uganda, sickle cell disease burdens families with social isolation and high costs. Growing awareness offers hope.

In South Africa, rare disease patients struggle for diagnosis and care. While resources are limited, advocacy groups push for reforms.

A new approach that puts midwives at the centre of healthcare delivery is set to improve outcomes for mothers and babies.

Investing in robust primary healthcare and preventive care is the most efficient solution to the rising NCD burden.

Making family physicians a part of primary care teams will improve the coverage and quality of healthcare in communities.

A new primary healthcare model aims to ensure every Kenyan lives within proximity of a health facility and can access critical care.

To stem the flow of healthcare workers emigrating abroad, Zambia is exploring fresh approaches to retain and recruit talent.

Underdiagnosis and delayed access to adequate childhood cancer care lead to enormous disparities in outcomes globally.

Organisations and health systems should assess children’s palliative care needs separately from adults to ensure appropriate support.

In Malawi, members of the LGBTQIA+ community often face stigma and discrimination that limit access to essential healthcare services.

Weight loss drugs are transforming obesity care, but a double stigma is emerging, fueling shame around the condition and treatment.

In South Africa, tackling the stigma surrounding TB and HIV is crucial for improving health outcomes and saving lives.

Several programs are providing educational, financial, and social support for the families of childhood cancer patients.

Research reveals a higher leukaemia risk for Latino and Hispanic children, underscoring a need for culturally sensitive care.

Educating and supporting healthcare workers can help combat abortion stigma by ensuring they provide safe, non-judgmental care.

Men in southern Africa seek mental health care less often than women, which can have a significant impact on their health and longevity.

Mental health and stigma are interconnected in Indigenous communities, and culturally competent services are a key driver of change.

People of colour with melanoma often face delayed diagnosis and fatal outcomes.

An inability to understand local languages creates significant barriers to accessing healthcare for migrant and refugee communities.