During the Adolescent Health Conference in Dar es Salaam, Dr. Seif Shekalaghe, the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Health, urged stakeholders to intensify efforts to combat teen pregnancy, reduce HIV transmission among adolescents, and promote school retention for young people. The conference aims to enhance youth health initiatives across Africa.

A new report suggests that governments and global health donors should explore the potential of private pharmacies as a means to enhance access to care for HIV, tuberculosis, and malaria. This recommendation comes in light of decreasing funding for public health systems globally. The report is titled "Private Pharmacies as a Delivery Channel for HIV, TB, and Malaria Care."

The 6th Africa Digital Health Summit has brought together leaders, innovators, policymakers, and development partners to discuss the importance of digital transformation in health systems. According to the summit, the focus is on creating resilient and equitable health systems rather than just on technology itself, which is seen as an enabler. There is a global trend of increasing investments in digital health.

Vaccine uptake has been declining in Brazil and South Africa over the last decade, reversing gains in protecting children against vaccine-preventable diseases like measles and polio. Both countries have universal and free childhood immunisation programmes, yet Brazil has seen a drop of 10-20 percentage points in coverage since 2016, remaining below the 95% target for routine vaccines. South Africa's vaccination coverage has also steadily declined since 2015.

Health-e News discusses the need for health system reform in South Africa to effectively combat tuberculosis (TB). The article emphasizes that while tools to end TB are available, the organization and financing of the health system must be improved to ensure these resources reach those in need.

Allergy and immunology specialists in Africa are urging that allergic diseases be recognized as a public health priority, highlighting that millions suffer from underdiagnosed and poorly managed conditions. This call to action coincides with World Allergy Week 2026, as the African Alliance for Allergy and Clinical Immunology (AFRICALLI) emphasizes the need for improved care and recognition of these health issues across the continent.