Dakar, April 9, 2026 (AFP) - Mideast war threatens Africa's supply of humanitarian medicine

NAMPA / AFP

2026-04-09

The Middle East conflict is exacerbating tensions over the humanitarian supply of medicines in Africa, a sector already severely impacted by funding cuts, with nonprofits warning of emptying shelves. Rising fuel costs and the logistical difficulty of transport through the Strait of Hormuz are affecting the delivery of medication to crisis and conflict zones in Africa, where the situation is already dire following US aid cuts. "By the end of April......

Restricted content

Health

Havana, April 8, 2026 (AFP) - Cuba rejects US claims of involvement in Florida healthcare fraud

2026-04-08 23:00:40

Geneva, April 7, 2026 (AFP) - WHO suspends Gaza medical evacuations after contract worker killed

2026-04-07 12:00:28

London, April 7, 2026 (AFP) - Doctors in England go on strike for 15th time in 3 years

2026-04-07 11:30:21

Geneva, April 6, 2026 (AFP) - WHO suspends Gaza ops after contract worker killed

2026-04-07 00:30:05

Dhaka, April 5, 2026 (AFP) - Bangladesh says suspected measles outbreak kills about 100 children

2026-04-05 15:00:18

Washington, United States, April 5, 2026 (AFP) - Trump says US airman rescued in Iran was 'seriously wounded'

2026-04-05 15:00:17

2026-04-05 14:30:15

New York, April 5, 2026 (AFP) - In the online 'maxxing' era, what's the deal with fiber and protein?

2026-04-05 04:00:05

Geneva, April 3, 2026 (AFP) - MSF condemns 'appalling' attack on Sudan hospital

2026-04-03 11:00:10

Geneva, April 3, 2026 (AFP) - MSF condemns 'appalling' attack on Sudan hospital

2026-04-03 11:00:10

Prachatice, Czech Republic, April 2, 2026 (AFP) - Czech maternity hospitals shuttering as birth rate falters

2026-04-02 17:00:24

Latest NAMPA photos

WINDHOEK, 08 April 2026 - President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah delivered the 2026 State of the Nation Address on Wednesday. (Photo: Contributed)

NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 08 April 2026 - President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah delivered the 2026 State of the Nation Address on Wednesday. (Photo: Contributed)

NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 08 April 2026 - President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah delivered the 2026 State of the Nation Address on Wednesday. (Photo: Contributed)

NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 08 April 2026 - President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah delivered the 2026 State of the Nation Address on Wednesday. (Photo: Contributed)

NAMPA

SWAKOPMUND, 07 April 2026 - Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRA) Commissioner Sem Shivute and board chairperson Pieter Kruger photographed with Swakop Uranium Deputy Chief Financial Officer Pulani Maritz at the NamRA taxpayers/traders appreciation awards night. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 08 April 2026 - Minister of Works and Transport, Veikko Nekundi, pictured at the groundbreaking ceremony for the NaTIS centre in Wanaheda. (Photo by: Molly Weyulu) NAMPA

NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 08 April 2026 - MTC's chief brand, marketing, communications and sustainability officer, Tim Ekandjo speaking at the opening of the second MTC Branding and Marketing Indaba in Windhoek on Wednesday. (Photo by: Chelva Wells) NAMPA

NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 08 April 2026 - The Minister of Information and Communication Technology, Emma Theofelus speaking at the opening of the second MTC Branding and Marketing Indaba in Windhoek on Wednesday. (Photo by: Chelva Wells) NAMPA

NAMPA