Magda Robalo

Nov 29, 2024 | theconversation.com | Yogan Pillay |Magda Robalo

Remarkable progress has been made against the HIV epidemic in the last two decades. However, a loss of momentum in fighting HIV across the globe threatens to undermine the strides that have been made. There is a crisis in sustainability as the urgency surrounding funding for the HIV response dwindles. This despite the disease . An estimated 39.9 million people globally were living with HIV in 2023.

Sep 13, 2024 | genevahealthfiles.substack.com | Pamela F. Cipriano |Magda Robalo |Priti Patnaik

Hi, Many global health experts rue the fact that talks around a new Pandemic Agreement have seldom focused on health systems - the glue that supports the response to a health emergency in countries. In our guest essay today, experts Magda Robalo and Pamela Cipriano, co-chairs of UHC2030, argue that the current mpox crisis is a reminder on the need for prioritizing and investing in universal health coverage.

Sep 3, 2024 | africanewswatch.com | Ifeoluwa Dada |Magda Robalo

Aliko Dangote, President of the Dangote Group, has presented the first sample of Premium Motor Spirit or petrol to the public. He explained why the first product sample from his refinery was clearer than the ones already in use. Speaking via livestream from his refinery in Lagos State’s Ibeju-Lekki neighbourhood, Dangote emphasised that cleaner petrol is better for the environment and may help lessen health risks related to contaminated petroleum products.

Sep 3, 2024 | africanewswatch.com | Isaac Dachen |Magda Robalo

Vice President Kashim Shettima says insinuations that President Bola Tinubu is not taking the nation’s security challenges seriously are lies from the enemies of the government out to discredit the administration. Shettima, who stated this on Monday while receiving the leadership of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, said Tinubu was very much concerned about the insecurity situation in the country and was doing everything possible to defeat the malaise.

Sep 2, 2024 | africanewswatch.com | Ifeoluwa Dada |Magda Robalo

Japan says it is dedicated to more ‘sustainable development’ for Africa as it strives to be a relevant and distinct partner to other world powers seeking a share of the continent. Last week, Japan hosted the 9th ministerial conference of the Tokyo International Conference on African Development (Ticad-9), which brought together foreign ministers from around Africa. The Tokyo gathering, as is customary, was held in preparation for the Ninth Summit, which will be held in Yokohama in August 2025.