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[Nile Post] A key part of the celebrations will be the "RUN FOR THE BLIND" marathon, which aims to engage the public in supporting mobility for persons with visual impairments.

[This Day] *Dr Mumuni Alao Panel recommends $5,000 compensation for Ofili

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Stakeholders in Kenyan athletics have heightened the war against gender-based violence (GBV) with the establishment of a hotline to assist those in distress.

[Leadership] US President-elect Donald Trump vowed to lead the "golden age of America" after he emerged victorious in the contested election, defeating Vice President Kamala Harris in Tuesday's polls.

[Namibian] United States of America president-elect Donald Trump could cut down on development aid and other financial support to countries like Namibia.

[Daily Trust] A senior market analyst at FXTM, Lukman Otunuga, yesterday said the victory of Donald Trump in the United States presidential election may pressure oil prices and trigger inflation in a concomitant effect on the local economy in Nigeria.

[Nile Post] We, the freedom-loving people of Uganda, look forward to mutually beneficial engagement with your administration," Museveni wrote, concluding with a message of peace and cooperation between the two countries

[Premium Times] Because of the detention, which lasted for almost 30 months, Mr Adeoye lost his two houses and is now diagnosed with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PSTD), his lawyer, Femi Ogunjumelo, said.

[Business Day Africa] Former US President Donald Trump's return to the White House has cast uncertainty over trade talks between Kenya and the United States, which were revived under President Joe Biden.

[Premium Times] "How does Donald Trump's victory, last week, in the contest for the U.S. presidency play to Nigeria's advantage or disadvantage?" Given that this is a question most non-Americans -- from Mexico, through China and Europe, to North Korea and Russia -- are asking, it would have been perverse if Nigerians were not minded to seek the same answers. And I did get this inquiry the day after the polls closed in the US. Yet, read against the broader geopolitical canvas on which the U.S. projects and manages its

[State Department] Following the United Nations Security Council's designation of two Rapid Support Forces (RSF) commanders on November 8, the Treasury Department is today sanctioning Abdel Rahman Joma'a Barakallah (Barakallah), the RSF West Darfur Commander.

[UNAIDS] Geneva -- The Executive Director of UNAIDS Winnie Byanyima is calling for accelerated global solidarity to strengthen Madagascar's response to HIV, including preventing new HIV infections and expanding access to treatment, to end AIDS as a public health threat. Ms Byanyima is visiting the country between 19-24 October to support its response to the HIV epidemic. Madagascar has seen dramatic increase in new HIV infections since 2010 and a 158% increase in AIDS-related deaths over the same period. UNAIDS is concerned

[spotlight] In June, we heard what could be this year's biggest HIV breakthrough: a twice-yearly injection can prevent HIV infection. Findings from a second large study of the jab has now confirmed that it works. Elri Voigt goes over the new findings and unpacks the licenses that are expected to facilitate the availability of generic versions of the jab in over a hundred countries, including South Africa.

[Nile Post] The survey, conducted across 12 districts, was presented at Makerere University's School of Public Health, shedding light on the urgent need for targeted interventions to address the HIV epidemic among this vulnerable population.

[allAfrica] Lima, Peru -- Imagine a world where an HIV prevention method lasts for six months, offering protection without the daily hassle of taking a pill. This could soon be a reality as new long-acting HIV prevention tools move through the research pipeline.

[allAfrica] The 5th HIV Research for Prevention Conference (HIVR4P 2024) held in Lima, Peru, marked a significant milestone in the global fight against HIV, bringing together more than 1,300 scientists, advocates, community representatives, and policymakers. This dynamic gathering provided a platform for experts to share cutting-edge evidence and discuss the latest tools and strategies in HIV prevention science.

[GroundUp] Needle programs are officially supported, but the state often obstructs them

[263Chat] In a groundbreaking development for HIV prevention, the efficacy and safety of a six-monthly injection containing the antiretroviral drug lenacapavir have been confirmed through two pivotal studies. This innovative jab represents a significant advancement in the fight against HIV, providing a new option for individuals at risk.

[Capital FM] Kisii -- The U.S Food and Drug Administration ( FDA) has confirmed the availability of lenacapavir, a two-yearly injectable HIV/ADS treatment as early as the summer 2025, a decision made by FDA after the completion of phase 3 trial of lenacapavir treatment.

[New Zimbabwe] Despite high rates of untreated osteoporosis and previous fractures among menopausal women in Zimbabwe -- especially among those living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) -- the FRAX® tool predicted a low 10-year major osteoporotic fracture (MOF) risk, suggesting a need to adapt fracture risk prediction tools to better reflect local conditions, according to study results published in the Journal of Bone and Mineral Research.

[Nile Post] Uganda's efforts to combat the HIV/AIDS epidemic have made significant strides, yet crucial gaps remain, particularly in preventing mother-to-child transmission of the virus.

[Lesotho Times] LESOTHO is being challenged to transform its HIV response for sustainability by 2030 and beyond, as declining funding and competing priorities threaten progress.

[Capital FM] Health Cabinet Secretary Deborah Barasa announced on Wednesday that Kenya recorded 16,752 new HIV infections in 2023, a significant drop from 101,560 in 2013.

[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala, Uganda -- Uganda has made major strides in reducing the number of infants born with HIV, but persistent challenges remain in achieving the goal of zero infections. While the country has implemented effective prevention strategies and expanded access to antiretroviral therapy (ART), the number of new HIV infections among children continues to be higher than expected.

[spotlight] A flexible silicone ring that slowly releases antiretrovirals is one of just two long-acting HIV prevention products registered for use in South Africa. Results from a new study might pave the way for a longer-acting version of the vaginal ring that provides three months of protection at a time, as opposed to one month with the current ring. Elri Voigt reports on these findings and looks at how the one-month ring has influenced HIV prevention choices in South Africa.

[SADC] The Southern African Development Community (SADC) will hold a Joint meeting of the SADC Ministers of Health and Ministers responsible for HIV & AIDS on 7th November 2024 in Harare, the Republic of Zimbabwe.

[Premium Times] In 2018, Lagos State reported a prevalence rate of 1.4 per cent, with more than 170,000 residents living with HIV.

[The Point] Honorable Fatou S. Kinteh, Minister of Gender, Children and Social Welfare attended the OIC High Level Ministerial Donors' Conference in Jedda, Saudi Arabia, to support the displaced and refugees in the Sahel and Lake Chad Region. The event was held on 26 October 2024.

[The Herald] As SADC Health Ministers meet in Harare to discuss various issues affecting the region, there have been calls for the harmonisation of the region's HIV treatment regimens to improve access to treatment.

[Premium Times] The World Health Organisation (WHO) had on Tuesday named HIV, malaria, Tuberculosis, and 14 other pathogens as top priorities for new vaccine development

[This Day] Abuja -- The federal government yesterday formally announced the commencement of the HIV Vaccine Innovation, Science, and Technology Acceleration in Africa (HIV-VISTA) project in Nigeria.

[Africa CDC] With antimicrobial resistance (AMR) now a leading threat to public health in Africa--causing more fatalities than HIV, TB, and malaria combined--a new surveillance guidance released in October aims to tackle the growing threat of AMR on the continent.

[This Day] A social and developmental organisation, HACEY, has partnered with Access Corporation to improve maternal health outcomes for mothers at Meiran Primary Healthcare Center, Lagos.

[Nile Post] President Museveni has directed the Ministry of Gender to put in place a mechanism through which money paid back from GROW loans is pooled.

[The Conversation Africa] An estimated 12 million teenage pregnancies are reported globally every year.

[Namibian] On average, a Namibian woman will have her first child at the age of 21.

[Nigeria Health Watch] Maternal mortality continues to critically impact women of reproductive age across Africa. In Nigeria, research shows that maternal and infant mortality rates are highest in the northeast and northwest zones and lowest in the southeast and southwest. Kano State has the highest maternal mortality rate, with 377.8 per 100,000 live births, which exceeds the national target of 288 per 100,000 national target.

[Premium Times] Coordinator Tayo Popoola expressed delight at the response while emphasising the need for control to maintain the event's integrity.

[CAF] Each of the 8 African Women Football Clubs that are participating in the CAF Women's Champions League Morocco 2024 will receive at least USD 150 000 in prize money.

[New Times] While progress has been made in enhancing sexual reproductive health among youth in Rwanda, challenges such as gender-based violence (GBV), teenage pregnancies, HIV infections, remain.

[UN News] One of the main messages conveyed by women leaders, activists, young people and others gathered for a discussion on Wednesday in Cairo at the World Urban Forum was that: "a city safe for women is a city safe for all."

[Daily Trust] The Development Research and Projects Centre (dRPC), a Nigerian non-profit organization, has organized a two-day training for Imams and Muslim Opinion Leaders (MOLs) from Kaduna and Kano States.

[VOA] Gaborone, Botswana -- Three out of 28 female candidates were elected to Botswana's National Assembly in last week's general election, as women's rights activists called on the new administration to increase female representation in the nation's politics.

[Daily Trust] Stakeholders have decried the low representation of women in economic leadership, lamenting that despite the high percentage of women in the country, they are underrepresented in economic leadership.

[Nile Post] Police have detained two men as part of their ongoing probe, raising concerns about the dangers of domestic disputes spiraling into deadly outcomes.

[Nile Post] President Museveni is expected to visit Kisoro District today to support National Resistance Movement (NRM) candidate Rose Kabagyeni in the District Woman Member of Parliament by-election.

[allAfrica] This election didn't make Kamala Harris America's first female president, but what her campaign achieved reaches far beyond the vote count. As the former president of Liberia and the first woman elected to lead an African nation, I know what it means to take on a challenge where the odds feel stacked against you.

[This Day] Abuja -- The Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) and the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) have agreed to forge a closer partnership to enhance women's participation in the oil, gas, and mining industries.