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U.S. Govt to start imposing Inflation penalties on Drugmakers in 2025

The U.S. government will begin imposing penalties in 2025 on drug companies that charge its Medicare program prices that rise faster than inflation, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services said on Thursday.

Ukrainians at risk of severe Mental Health conditions – Adviser

A quarter of Ukraine's population is at risk of developing a severe mental health condition as the country grapples with the year-long Russian invasion, a senior health official said on Thursday.

Cameroon restricts movement along Equatorial Guinea border after “unexplained deaths”

Cameroon has restricted movement along its border with Equatorial Guinea following "several unexplained deaths" from hemorrhagic fever, the health ministry said on Friday.

Stakeholders urge execution of Mental Health Law 

Director of The Vale College Ibadan, Mrs. Funso Adegbola, has called for joint efforts to ensure implementation of the Mental Health Act, to improve mental health services and funding among others in the country.

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Afreximbank’s $10 Billion Gulf Crisis Response Plan

The African Export‑Import Bank (Afreximbank) unveiled a $10 billion Gulf Crisis Response Programme on April 7, 2026, to help African and Caribbean economies manage economic shocks stemming from the ongoing Middle East conflict. The initiative is aimed at supporting countries, banks and companies grappling with rising costs and...

Egypt’s Non‑Oil Private Sector Contracts Sharply

Egypt’s non‑oil private sector deteriorated sharply in March 2026, with the S&P Global PMI sliding to 48.0, its lowest reading in nearly two years, marking the fourth consecutive monthly decline and underscoring persistent headwinds outside the energy sector. Firms cited rising input costs, particularly for fuel and imports,...

Kenya’s Private Sector Shrinks For First Time Since 2025

Kenya’s private sector contracted in March 2026 for the first time since August 2025, with the Stanbic Bank Kenya Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) dropping to 47.7 from 50.4 in February. A reading below 50 indicates contraction in business activity, marking a notable shift in economic momentum. The slowdown...