Ministry of Health and Public Hygiene

Senegal medical labor dispute escalates

9 clusters · 35 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: And Gueusseum announces 48-hour national healthcare strike

The medical labor dispute in Senegal has escalated as multiple unions prepare for coordinated industrial actions. The Autonomous Union of Doctors, Pharmacists, and Dentists of Senegal (SAMES) has scheduled a 48-hour tota

Cancer awareness and screening in West and Central Africa

2 clusters · 14 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: West Africa intensifies cancer screening and diagnostic efforts

Health organizations and authorities in West and Central African nations have initiated various campaigns to improve cancer awareness, screening, and diagnostic capabilities. In September, Côte d’Ivoire and Gabon launch

Diphtheria outbreak in Senegal

2 clusters · 16 sources · last updated 15 days ago

Latest: Souss-Massa region reports diphtheria clusters in Morocco

In early September 2026, Senegal launched a catch-up vaccination campaign following a diphtheria outbreak first detected on August 1. The outbreak resulted in 34 confirmed cases and six deaths, with the Kédougou region b

Rising diphtheria outbreaks in Nigeria and Senegal

3 clusters · 15 sources · last updated 18 days ago

Latest: Plateau State faces diphtheria outbreak and vaccine shortage

The diphtheria outbreak in Nigeria has intensified, particularly in Plateau State. As of late September 2026, the state has reported 31 deaths and 469 suspected cases across 10 local government areas. Jos North has emerg

Diphtheria outbreak spreading across Senegal

4 clusters · 12 sources · last updated 19 days ago

Latest: Senegal diphtheria outbreak primarily affects children

The diphtheria outbreak in Senegal has intensified, with the Ministry of Health and Public Hygiene reporting 114 confirmed cases and 11 deaths as of September 20, 2026. The disease has expanded its reach to 12 regions an

Guinean administrative and civil service developments

5 clusters · 15 sources · last updated 22 days ago

Latest: Guinea announces mass recruitment for teachers, doctors, and professors

In Guinea, administrative activities have focused on both local community engagement and national capacity building. Local officials in the Dabola prefecture conducted outreach to discuss social cohesion and addressed co

West African NCD prevention and food labeling initiatives

2 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 26 days ago

Latest: Ghana launches food warning label campaign to combat NCD crisis

West African nations are implementing public health initiatives to combat the rise of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) through improved food labeling and nutritional awareness. In Senegal, health officials have engaged