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African health policy, systems and evidence ·
From the abstract: “To address this gap, our study utilizes the Global Burden of Disease (GBD) methodology to analyze 21 years (2000–2021) of national and sub-national trends and risk factors for these cancers in Ethiopia, with projections to 2040, to support targeted cancer control and health system strengthening.”
From the abstract: “This study aimed to determine the pooled prevalence of the Extended Composite Index of Anthropometric Failure and to identify its associated factors among children under-5 in SSA countries.”
The August 2025 launch placed patient identification inside a wider digital programme. The evidence to follow is how the system works across a complete care encounter.
The Ministry reported a longer co-financing transition and proposed further changes. An agreed extension and a requested framework carry different levels of certainty.
A historical Ministry account connected unpaid NHIF obligations, new claims and staff training. It records promises made at the transition, rather than proof they were fulfilled.