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Women and Girls in Science: Africa cannot afford to miss this opportunity.

Press Release • 12 February 2021

On the occasion of the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, Yacine Djibo, Founder and Executive Director of Speak Up Africa, reflects on why Women and Girls in Science is an opportunity that Africa cannot afford to miss.  The role of Science for Africa The role of Science in improving the state of African […]

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Press Release • 02 February 2021
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Press Release • 28 January 2021
WHO issues new 10 year plan to end suffering from neglected tropical diseases
24 January 2021
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Press Release • 11 January 2021
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Speak up Africa welcomes Yacine Barro as new board chair
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Press Release • 8 décembre 2020
Speak Up Africa and IFPMA launch the “Africa Young Innovators for Health Award” to fuel innovation and help advance promising healthcare solutions
Press Release • 7 décembre 2020
Local Government Officials in Sierra Leone declare “Zero Malaria starts with Us”
Press Release • 25 novembre 2020
Senegal launches the ‘Zero Malaria Business Leadership Initiative’
Press Release • 19 novembre 2020
Mass drug administration program launched in the city of Dosso in Niger
Press Release • 17 novembre 2020
Benin launches the ‘Zero Malaria Starts with Me’ campaign and the ‘Zero Malaria Business Leadership Initiative’ to end malaria for good
Opinion • 16 novembre 2020
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Press Release • 12 novembre 2020
Neglected tropical diseases: World Health Assembly endorses bold new road map targets for 2030
Statement • 10 novembre 2020
Public Statement from Members of the Sierra Leone Parliament
Opinion • 29 octobre 2020
9 years of public policy shaping and financing in Africa
Press Release • 28 octobre 2020
Speak Up Africa recognizes leaders in public health
Press Release • 23 octobre 2020
Advocacy and strategic communication techniques training for African civil society organizations
Press Release • 23 octobre 2020
Sierra Leone Parliamentarians get behind the push for malaria elimination
Blog • 15 octobre 2020
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5 octobre 2020
Malaria elimination finds its rhythm in Sierra Leone
Press Release • 25 septembre 2020
Launch of Malaria Media Coalition in Ghana to Accelerate Progress Towards Malaria Elimination by 2030
Press Release • 13 septembre 2020
Community leaders declare « Zero Malaria Starts with Me » at District Leadership Forum
3 septembre 2020
Senegal’s Civil Society Organizations: the missing Link in the Fight Against NTDs
Interview • 20 août 2020
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Blog • 18 août 2020
Why Africa’s private sector must join the fight against malaria
7 juillet 2020
African Union and AfroChampions Announce Winners of Nefertiti Arts Prize on First-Ever Africa Integration Day
Opinion • 6 juillet 2020
Standing in Solidarity: Surviving a New Enemy and Defeating a Familiar Foe
Opinion • 3 juillet 2020
One anniversary and 4.6 million bednets: the fight to end malaria in Sierra Leone is stronger than ever
2 juillet 2020
Ecobank Group spearheads new private sector initiative to end malaria
Press Release • 2 juillet 2020
Pan-African movement celebrates two years of country leadership towards « Zero malaria »
Press Release • 2 juillet 2020
Pan-African Zero Malaria Starts with Me campaign celebrates 2nd anniversary
25 juin 2020
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16 juin 2020
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Press Release • 15 juin 2020
CAPOOP Alliance launches new online water, sanitation & hygiene platform for collaboration
Press Release • 10 juin 2020
Special Olympics Senegal to deliver face masks to athletes in partnership with Speak Up Africa and Tongoro
Press Release • 9 juin 2020
African Legends embrace #19KickupsAgainstCovid19 in support of Stay Safe Africa campaign
Opinion • 5 juin 2020
Water and Sanitation: Driving change for Africa
Press Release • 2 juin 2020
300 handwashing stations installed in schools to keep Senegal safe from COVID-19
Press Release • 19 mai 2020
CAF teams up with Speak Up Africa to protect one billion Africans against COVID-19
Opinion • 15 mai 2020
COVID-19 highlights the urgent need for the African continent to protect its health systems and communities
Press Release • 6 mai 2020
Stay Safe Africa: A campaign urging all Africans to play their part against COVID-19
Opinion • 29 avril 2020
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Opinion • 25 avril 2020
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Press Release • 25 avril 2020
Sierra Leone Celebrates World Malaria Day
23 avril 2020
Why civil society organizations have an important role to play in solving Africa’s sanitation crisis
Opinion • 7 avril 2020
Breaking the pandemic cycle: Improving access to safe water, adequate sanitation and hygiene
Blog • 22 mars 2020
The road is long, but African countries are ramping up their efforts to meet ambitious 2030 sanitation and hygiene targets
Press Release • 10 mars 2020
Rwanda launches Zero Malaria Starts with Me campaign, reaffirming commitment to ending the disease
Blog • 8 mars 2020
The world’s most neglected diseases, affect women the most
Opinion • 26 février 2020
Why Local Authorities Are Essential to Reaching Malaria Elimination in Africa
Press Release • 25 février 2020
Mayors from across Africa unite in Kampala to accelerate action on sanitation by 2030
Press Release • 23 février 2020
Leading sanitation organizations launch Pan-African media fellowship
Press Release • 6 février 2020
Malaria media coalition launch in Sierra Leone
Press Release • 30 janvier 2020
On the first-ever World NTD Day: Guinea and Senegal say “No to NTDs”
30 janvier 2020
Heading towards a world free of Neglected Tropical Diseases
Opinion • 12 décembre 2019
Neglected Tropical Diseases: The Gender Gap
Statement • 12 décembre 2019
Starting from the first mile
Blog • 6 décembre 2019
Importance of an African-Centred Global Response Against Neglected Tropical Diseases
Press Release • 6 décembre 2019
Leaders in sanitation form partnership to advance sanitation agenda and improve access to clean water across Africa
Press Release • 4 décembre 2019
Malaria increasingly a disease of poverty and inequity, reveals World Malaria Report 2019
Opinion • 2 décembre 2019
Taking control of Chad’s immunisation agenda: it’s our time
Press Release • 26 novembre 2019
African youth empowered to drive the Sustainable Development Goals
Opinion • 22 novembre 2019
Access to clean water and basic sanitation can defeat a vicious cycle of poverty and disease
Blog • 19 novembre 2019
Why we must wake up to Africa’s sanitation crisis
Press Release • 18 novembre 2019
Speak Up Africa welcomes new board directors and staff members to boost knowledge and capacity
Press Release • 6 novembre 2019
Speak Up Africa and Weblogy team up to enhance public health in Africa
Blog • 1 novembre 2019
Ghana’s National Sanitation Day: Five Years of Progress
Blog • 22 octobre 2019
Expanding the “Zero Malaria Starts with Me” Movement in Ghana and Sierra Leone
Blog • 15 octobre 2019
Global Handwashing Day 2019: The power of clean water and soap
Blog • 19 septembre 2019
The Sanitation Media Fellowship: Why journalists have a powerful role to play in the sanitation agenda
Blog • 17 septembre 2019
Why onsite sanitation needs to become a public health priority in Ouagadougou
Press Release • 12 septembre 2019
Deputy Mayor of Yamoussoukro tours local sanitation facilities
Press Release • 2 septembre 2019
Sanitation organisations unite to launch new Media Fellowship
Blog • 22 août 2019
Why local authorities are key to improving sanitation in Africa
Press Release • 6 août 2019
Civil Society Organisations say No to NTDs
Blog • 5 août 2019
NTDs at the top of the African Union’s agenda
Press Release • 30 juillet 2019
Leading Artists and Athletes Pledge to Help End AIDS, TB and Malaria for Future Generations
Press Release • 22 juillet 2019
African Union Member States renew commitment to controlling and eliminating Neglected Tropical Diseases
Press Release • 8 juillet 2019
Leaders from Sub-Saharan Africa join forces to accelerate elimination of Neglected Tropical Diseases
Press Release • 5 juillet 2019
Sahelian Health Ministers establish new fund to improve access to lifesaving malaria interventions
Press Release • 4 juillet 2019
Niger’s Ministry of Public Health launches national coalition on Neglected Tropical Diseases
Statement • 2 juillet 2019
The African Civil Society Declaration on Domestic Resources for Health
Press Release • 28 juin 2019
Senegal launches open dialogue platform for Mayors and the National Sanitation Utility to increase access to improved sanitation for all
Blog • 17 juin 2019
Why sharing learnings can help progress the sanitation agenda across Africa
Press Release • 17 juin 2019
Delegations from Senegal and Cote d’Ivoire visit Burkina Faso on sanitation mission
Press Release • 3 juin 2019
King of Eswatini launches End Malaria Fund as part of national Zero Malaria Starts with Me campaign
Interview • 29 mai 2019
« Dakar: Clean City », the Mayor commits to ensure universal access to sanitation for the population
Blog • 28 mai 2019
Menstrual Hygiene Day: Why no woman should feel ashamed by their period!
Blog • 14 mai 2019
Why education is a powerful weapon in the fight against Neglected Tropical Diseases
Press Release • 7 mai 2019
John A. Kufuor Foundation partners with Speak Up Africa to promote sustainable development across Africa
Blog • 26 avril 2019
The importance of being protected together – Why the benefits of routine immunisation are immense
Press Release • 25 avril 2019
Sierra Leone and Ghana declare ‘Zero Malaria Starts with Me’ this World Malaria Day
Press Release • 25 avril 2019
World leaders announce new initiatives to accelerate progress this World Malaria Day
Opinion • 7 avril 2019
Why I’m saying ‘No’ to Neglected Tropical Diseases
6 avril 2019
Isdell:Flowers Cross Border Malaria Initiative unites governments, religious groups and communities in support of ‘Zero Malaria Starts with Me’
6 avril 2019
RBM Partnership to End Malaria Announces First-Ever Media Fellows
4 avril 2019
The power of collaborative commitments
1 avril 2019
Second Deputy Mayor of the City of Yamoussoukro invites States to design a clear institutional framework empowering mayors to be active actors in non-sewered sanitation
27 mars 2019
Calls for united action against malaria with one month to go before World Malaria Day
26 mars 2019
WHO Launches Enriched Portal to Improve Disease Data Tracking
22 mars 2019
World Water Day 2019: Local authorities are key to ensuring that no one is left behind
25 février 2019
Paris to serve as host city for World Malaria Day 2019
22 février 2019
African elected local authority leaders commit to improve access to adequate sanitation services across their cities
14 février 2019
Africa’s Leaders Recommit to Increase Domestic Resources to Eliminate Malaria by 2030
6 février 2019
Request for Proposal: Speak Up Africa’s Strategic Plan
31 janvier 2019
Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs): WHO launches toolkit to optimize water, sanitation and hygiene interventions
2 janvier 2019
Zero Malaria Starts with Me: Taking Responsibility to End Malaria
10 décembre 2018
The Clock Is Running Out: Let’s Team Up and Say No to NTDs
3 décembre 2018
Millions of dollars for neglected tropical diseases announced at star-studded Mandela concert
29 novembre 2018
No to Neglected Tropical Diseases: Speak Up Africa launches a movement to eliminate neglected tropical diseases in Africa
19 novembre 2018
WHO and partners launch new country-led response to put stalled malaria control efforts back on track
15 novembre 2018
QFFD Signs an Agreement with WHO to Accelerate the Elimination of Neglected Tropical Diseases in Africa
29 octobre 2018
Africa: The Elimination of Neglected Tropical Diseases Is Finally Within Reach
20 août 2018
Changing perceptions around menstrual hygiene management and why it’s important
8 août 2018
“Ghana Celebrates the Elimination of Trachoma as a Public Health Problem”
1 août 2018
A Q&A with Mouhamadou Gueye from Senegal’s National Office of Sanitation on the implementation of the country’s new vision for non-sewered sanitation
17 juillet 2018
Eliminating Neglected Tropical Diseases in Africa: National Programme Managers and Partners Meet to Take Stock of Progress in the African Region
12 juillet 2018
Stopping the spread of NTDs in Africa through improved WASH services
12 juillet 2018
Eliminating trachoma in Ghana – pioneering work 1996-2002
14 juin 2018
Working with partners to raise the profile of non-sewered sanitation and fecal sludge management in francophone Africa
13 juin 2018
Ghana eliminates trachoma, freeing millions from suffering and blindness
11 juin 2018
Senegal’s National Office of Sanitation revels new vision for non-sewered sanitation across the country
28 mai 2018
Changing perceptions around menstrual hygiene management and why it’s important
3 mai 2018
In Senegal to the United Kingdom, from Geneva to Addis Ababa (and everywhere in between), April was a busy month for malaria champions globally
25 avril 2018
African Union Statement on the Occasion of the World Malaria Day
24 avril 2018
This World Malaria Day, we’re ready to beat malaria – are you?
23 avril 2018
Inside #MIM2018: A wrap-up of the week and moving forward to #EndMalaria
20 avril 2018
Inside #MIM2018: A night under the stars with Youssou Ndour to say thank you and celebrate the people working to #EndMalaria on day 4 of the conference
17 avril 2018
Inside #MIM2018: “Zero Malaria Starts with Me” campaign showcases achievements and celebrates Senegal’s successes in the malaria-fight on day 2 of the conference
16 avril 2018
Inside #MIM2018: A wrap up of the first day on its return to Senegal twenty years later
15 avril 2018
International Experts Convene in Dakar to Present Latest Innovations in the Fight Against Malaria
12 avril 2018
Speak Up Africa joins forces with Special Olympics Senegal to provide menstrual hygiene management training for athletic coaches
29 mars 2018
How a Little Innovation and Determination Helped One Community in Senegal Reach Zero Malaria-related Deaths
9 mars 2018
On International Women’s Day, Speak Up Africa partners with Apiafrique to deliver menstrual hygiene management workshop for high school students
20 février 2018
David Beckham Launches Malaria Must Die – A global Campaign Calling for New Commitments to End the World’s Oldest Disease
29 janvier 2018
Six African Countries Lead the Way to a Malaria-Free Africa by 2030.
19 janvier 2018
APPEL A MANIFESTATION D’INTERET POUR LA REALISATION D’UNE ANALYSE SITUATIONNELLE
15 janvier 2018
Conférence de presse de la 7ème édition de l’Initiative Multilatérale sur le PaludismeConférence de presse de la 7ème édition de l’Initiative Multilatérale sur le Paludisme.
14 décembre 2017
Ending Neglected Tropical Diseases: A Gateway to Universal Health Coverage.
29 novembre 2017
Growing Gap in Global Malaria Efforts Calls for Renewed Leadership.
27 novembre 2017
Universal access to sanitation, a human right recognized by the United Nations since 2010.
23 novembre 2017
We’re looking for a Consultant to Develop an Advocacy Guide for NTDs Control and Elimination!
17 novembre 2017
Signature par l’Association des maires du Sénégal (AMS) du « Pacte d’engagement pour l’élimination du paludisme au Sénégal »
15 novembre 2017
Global fight against neglected tropical diseases hits one billion milestone.
30 octobre 2017
Kuwait Fund and WHO in $4million multi-year agreement to tackle Neglected Tropical Diseases in Africa
24 octobre 2017
WHO AFRO and the Kuwait Fund Catalyze Global Support to End Neglected Tropical Diseases in Africa.
23 octobre 2017
Neglected Tropical Diseases Can Be Eliminated In Our Lifetime: A Call for Action.
8 octobre 2017
Aspire Academy completes phase one of “Football Combating Malaria” campaign with the Leo Messi Foundation and Speak Up Africa
22 septembre 2017
Leaders at United Nations General Assembly Step Up Commitments to End Malaria for Good.
18 septembre 2017
How We Speak Up for SDGs in Africa.
6 septembre 2017
Former Tanzanian President commends State Government’s efforts on ‘Dakshata’
28 août 2017
Africa on the Verge of Winning the Fight Against Neglected Tropical Diseases.
23 août 2017
Nous recherchons un réalisateur-vidéographe!
21 août 2017
Speak Up Africa Delivers a Menstrual Hygiene Management Awareness Session During the First Lady’s of Sierra Leone Fourth Girls’ Camp in Freetown.
17 août 2017
We’re Hiring: Are You Speak Up Africa’s Next Operations’ Manager?
3 août 2017
Zéro Palu ! je m’engage.
13 juillet 2017
Nous recherchons un(e) Infographiste Multimédia Junior.
27 juin 2017
Roadmap for Implementing the Addis Declaration on Immunization Launches at the Africa Health Forum.
5 mai 2017
“All In Support of Universal Immunization and United Against Malaria” Football Tournament Closes out 7th Annual African Vaccination Week in Senegal.
28 avril 2017
Accelerating The Control And Elimination Of Neglected Tropical Diseases In Africa.
25 avril 2017
Happy World Malaria Day 2017!
24 avril 2017
Accélérer le contrôle et l’élimination des maladies tropicales négligées en Afrique.
24 avril 2017
High Level Calls for Vaccinations for All.
21 avril 2017
Drastic reduction in Neglected Tropical Diseases during the past 5 years
6 avril 2017
ESPEN’s Luncheon: For an Africa Free of Neglected Tropical Diseases.
8 mars 2017
« Journée Internationale des droits de la Femme » Speak Up Africa s’engage pour elles et avec elles !
2 mars 2017
Senegal’s Innovations in Sanitation Offer the World a Way Forward.
22 février 2017
Action towards Elimination: Regional Partnership Striving to Eliminate Neglected Tropical Diseases
21 février 2017
We’re Hiring: Neglected Tropical Diseases Project Officer.
6 février 2017
Community Engagement: A Key Component to a Successful Health Campaign.
3 février 2017
Nous recherchons un(e) responsable de programmes
1 février 2017
Historic Commitment from African Heads of State to Advance Immunization in Africa.
30 janvier 2017
African Leaders Hailed as Countries Make Gains Against Malaria.
29 janvier 2017
Advocating for Leprosy Elimination from the Streets of Dakar.
24 janvier 2017
Nous recherchons un(e) chargé(e) d’études en socio/anthropologie de la santé et suivi-évaluation.
23 janvier 2017
20 janvier 2017, Cérémonie de lancement à Mbour.
18 janvier 2017
Recrutement d’une assistante de programme.
5 janvier 2017
Birahim Waly Ndiankou Diène Special Olympics Senegal Athlete Tells Us Why Vaccines Are Important.
20 décembre 2016
‘Innovative Health Financing by Private Sector Companies’ By Kabirou Mbodje, CEO of Wari.
19 décembre 2016
‘Why I Choose Vaccination’ By El Hadj Diouf
16 décembre 2016
AFRIVAC Match features Special Olympics Athletes alongside Famous Footballers as part of the Africa United Campaign.
27 septembre 2016
Kenya, First Country To Launch Child-Friendly TB Medicines.
23 septembre 2016
Speak Up Africa’s Inaugural Benefit.
8 juin 2016
Sign the #EveryShotCounts Petition for Universal Immunization!
27 mai 2016
Connaissances, attitudes et autres pratiques autour de la gestion de l’hygiène menstruelle dans la banlieue dakaroise.
27 mai 2016
Speaking of Menstruation…just kidding – no one was talking about it…which is the problem…
19 mai 2016
La lutte contre le paludisme doit devenir ’’une priorité commune d’action publique’’.
29 avril 2016
Africa United Campaign Teams Up with Immunization Partners to Celebrate the Sixth Annual African Vaccination Week (AVW).
29 avril 2016
Local Champions to Reach Zero Malaria, One Community At a Time.
25 avril 2016
Using Communication and Innovative Approaches for Child Health.
25 avril 2016
Le chemin de l’élimination du paludisme au Sénégal nous mène à Richard-Toll.
21 avril 2016
Communiqué de presse de la Journée Mondiale de lutte contre le Paludisme 2016.
7 avril 2016
We are looking for a communications officer!
24 mars 2016
Campagne Nationale de distribution gratuite de Moustiquaires imprégnées à longue durée d’action (MILDA).
16 mars 2016
Speak Up Africa Launches #Yena2030.
15 mars 2016
« Le Sénégal a véritablement émergé comme leader de la lutte contre le paludisme »
1 mars 2016
Summer Internship in NYC office.
23 février 2016
Focus sur la couverture universelle en vaccination d’ici 2020.
8 février 2016
Le football et les dirigeants politiques africains s’associent avec Gavi pour empêcher des morts infantiles
3 février 2016
HE Jakaya Kikwete announced his role as Global Ambassador for Immunisation as part of the ‪Africa United‬ campaign.
3 février 2016
Every 35 seconds, a child dies from pneumonia.
1 février 2016
Les chefs d’État africains célèbrent les progrès historiques de la lutte contre le paludisme.
25 janvier 2016
Wari et le Programme National de Lutte contre le Paludisme distribuent 1000 moustiquaires à Rufisque.
4 novembre 2015
Réunion de l’Assemblée des Ministres de la Santé de la CEDEAO.
28 octobre 2015
We’re Hiring a Public Health Communications & Advocacy Program Officer.
30 septembre 2015
We Are Hiring a Public Health Communications Program Officer!
29 septembre 2015
Speak Up Africa joins Roll Back Malaria Communication Community of Practice (RBM CCoP) in Annual Meeting Held to Improve the Impact of Malaria SBCC through Effective Coordination.
27 septembre 2015
Campaign to Utilize African Football in Support of Implementation of the Global Development Goals and Strengthening Health Systems in Africa Unveiled during Clinton Global Initiative Annual Meeting.
31 juillet 2015
Malaria Training for Young Musicians.
29 juin 2015
Africa United Recognized for Creative Excellence at Cannes Lions Health.
8 mai 2015
20 years of Engagement: World Malaria Day in Senegal.
23 mars 2015
The first Advocacy for Resource Mobilization (ARM) Training of Trainers in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe.
23 février 2015
Technical Meeting and Consultation on Malaria Management Actions in the Context of Ebola.
19 janvier 2015
Sierra Leone undertakes second Mass Drug Administration (MDA) of Malaria Drugs in response to the Ebola Outbreak.
3 décembre 2014
Football Stars, Celebrities, International Health Organizations and Corporations Join to Launch “Africa United” To Help Stop Spread of Ebola in West Africa.
25 novembre 2014
Roundtable on public-private partnerships around malaria.
26 septembre 2014
Sports For Community Summit Fights Malaria.
13 septembre 2014
Advocacy For Resource Mobilization Workshop.
13 août 2014
Private Sector Leadership on Malaria Elimination in Senegal.
23 juin 2014
Speak Up Africa Signed the Lilongwe Declaration on Intellectual Disability.
25 avril 2014
Zero Malaria! Count Me In!
23 avril 2014
How governments can help in the fight against vector-borne disease.
6 février 2014
African Union Summit: Seven Countries Awarded for their Effective Malaria Control Efforts.
27 janvier 2014
A Global Communication Community of Practice for Stronger Malaria Advocacy
27 janvier 2014
New Control Intervention to avert 75% of Malaria Episodes Across Sahel and West Africa Region.
23 janvier 2014
Speak Up Africa with President Joyce Banda of Malawi.
30 novembre 2013
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