public health
Johnson & Johnson: Health Products Regulatory Authority of South Africa approves dapivirine ring developed by the International Partnership for Microbicides
Robert L. Rikard
March 11, 2022
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ, March 11, 2022 – Johnson & Johnson (the Company) is pleased with the approval by the South […]
South Africa’s Health Products Regulatory Authority approves the dapivirine ring developed by the International Partnership for Microbicides
Robert L. Rikard
March 11, 2022
South Africa’s Health Products Regulatory Authority approves the dapivirine ring developed by the International Partnership for Microbicides South Africa’s Health […]
South Africa: Health in the Eastern Cape – New plans to get chronic disease drugs to people in rural areas
Robert L. Rikard
February 23, 2022
Having woken up around 5 a.m. to come to the hospital to collect her medicine, sixty-nine-year-old Gogo Nophumzile Cwane hoped […]
Africa’s health security needs strong African regulators
Robert L. Rikard
February 18, 2022
While safe and effective Covid-19 vaccines and treatments have been developed at record speed and unprecedented volumes, they have still […]
Africa: Health, Happiness and Income Inequality – New Perspectives from an African Perspective
Robert L. Rikard
February 8, 2022
The problems associated with some forms of inequity are easier to understand than others. Unequal access to health care or […]
China strengthens diplomacy in health sector in Africa
Robert L. Rikard
December 28, 2021
By Kester Kenn Klomegah China and Africa will always be a community of destiny. At least its policy is strategically […]
China boosts health diplomacy in Africa
Robert L. Rikard
December 28, 2021
China and Africa will always be a community with a shared future. At least its policy is strategically focused on […]
Why just Africa? Health Experts Question Canada That Sets The Continent With COVID Travel Rules – National
Robert L. Rikard
December 1, 2021
As the newly discovered Omicron COVID-19 variant begins to invade cities around the world, Canada’s expanded travel restrictions have focused […]
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Variants ‘haunt’ the world with vaccine imbalance between rich and poor countries
Robert L. Rikard
November 27, 2021
People wait to be vaccinated at a shopping mall, in Johannesburg, South Africa, Friday, November 26, 2021. World Health Organization […]
South Africa’s healthcare system is on its knees: budget offers no relief
Robert L. Rikard
November 17, 2021
South Africa’s medium-term fiscal policy statement for 2021 was more of the same old story. This was not talking about […]
South Africa’s health system is on its knees: the budget offers no relief
Robert L. Rikard
November 14, 2021
South Africa’s medium-term fiscal policy statement for 2021 was more of the same old narrative. This fell short of high […]
South Africa’s healthcare system is on its knees – budget offers no relief
Robert L. Rikard
November 12, 2021
South Africa’s medium-term fiscal policy statement for 2021 was more of the same old story. This was not talking about […]
the budget offers no relief
Robert L. Rikard
November 12, 2021
South Africa’s medium-term fiscal policy statement for 2021 was more of the same old story. This was not talking about […]
Fighting a pandemic while launching the health revolution in Africa
Robert L. Rikard
October 14, 2021
When Dr John Nkengasong took the post of first chief of the new African Centers for Disease Control in 2017, […]
South African Minister of Health on new C.1.2 variant – and why you should expect a booster shot
Robert L. Rikard
August 31, 2021
Health Minister Dr Joe Phaahla told the National Council of Provinces that current scientific reports suggest vaccination still offers protection […]
Cyril Ramaphosa | South African youth lead by example with Covid-19 vaccination
Robert L. Rikard
August 23, 2021
President Cyril Ramaphosa. President Cyril Ramaphosa writes in his weekly newsletter that he is not surprised to see young people […]
As the third wave hits South Africa, a health facility…
Robert L. Rikard
July 7, 2021
Rein Sparks is a health activist and an Aspen New Voices Fellow. Healthcare facilities across South Africa are regularly assessed […]
African health systems fail to meet the needs of vulnerable groups
Robert L. Rikard
March 31, 2021
Less than half of Africa’s population does not receive the health services they need, and vulnerable groups, including gay men […]
How the AfCFTA can improve Africa’s health — Quartz Africa
Robert L. Rikard
February 25, 2021
There is much to be hopeful with the dawn of the historic African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) and its […]
Coronavirus reveals the neglect of African health systems
Robert L. Rikard
May 11, 2020
Jhe coronavirus pandemic has left African governments scrambling to catch up as their historic neglect of public health systems is […]
Which countries are most at risk?
Robert L. Rikard
February 27, 2020
People were hoping the coronavirus – or COVID-19, as it has been officially renamed by the World Health Organization (WHO) […]
SAHR 2019: The Relationship Between South African Youth and Health Care
Robert L. Rikard
January 27, 2020
Young people make up about a third of the country’s population, but health services are not tailored to their needs. […]
Inspiring African Youth | Fig
Robert L. Rikard
June 14, 2019
This year, FIGO asked Dr Anne Kihara, Member of FIGO and President of the African Federation of Obstetrics and Gynecology, […]
WHO Africa Health Forum concludes with roadmap to achieve universal health coverage and health security – world
Robert L. Rikard
March 29, 2019
Praia, Cabo Verde, March 28, 2019 – The World Health Organization’s (WHO) Second African Health Forum today culminated with a […]