Ethiopia Insight published on 16 June 2025 a commentary titled "Anatomy of Defiance: Ethiopia's Medics Say Enough" by Worku Abera, Dawson College in Montreal.
A nationwide doctors' strike in Ethiopia has unsettled the government and raised fears other public servants may follow their example. The strike is over both salaries and a demand for dignity, justice, and reform.
The New York Times published on 1 October 2023 an article titled "An Invasive Mosquito Threatens Catastrophe in Africa" by Stephanie Nolen.
The Anopheles stephensi malaria-carrying species of mosquito, which is resistant to all insecticides, has adapted to thrive in urban environments and survive in dry seasons. It is breeding across the continent and its spread is inevitable.
Lund University's Global China Pulse most recent edition is devoted to China's global medical cooperation. It contains the following two articles on medical engagement in Africa:
--The Politics of Care: Unveiling the Dynamics of Chinese Medical Labour in Algeria, 1960s--1980s
--From 'Medical Revolution' to Techno-Politics: The Transformation of Chinese Medical Teams in Zanzibar
The South African Institute of International Affairs published in January 2023 a study titled "China, Africa and the Market for Donkeys: Keeping the Cart Behind the Donkey" by Lauren Johnston.
China's demand for donkey hides, which are used to make an ancient health-related product, has led to a shortage of donkeys in China and sky-rocketing demand for Africa's donkeys. This has resulted in the emergence of illicit and even more inhumane and unhygienic cross-border and regional donkey trade. The paper offers policy suggestions that may help to create a donkey market that supports inclusive high quality, mutual objectives.
Eritrea's Ministry of Information posted on 14 December 2022 a statement titled "Eritrea-China Medical Cooperation: A Quarter Century of Progress" by Fikrejesus Amahazion.
The article commemorates 25 years of Chinese medical teams assigned to Eritrea. Since 1997, fifteen Chinese medical teams, comprising well over 200 doctors and health professionals, have worked in Eritrea.
China Military Online posted on 15 November 2022 an article titled "Military Medicine Conference of Second China-Africa Peace and Security Forum Held in Beijing" by Wang Xueyang and Zhang Dan.
In mid-November, the People's Liberation Army organized a video conference attended by representatives of 21 African military health departments on the role of the military in responding to public health emergencies. The conference was a follow on to the Second China-Africa Peace and Security Forum held on-line in July 2022.
National Public Radio published on 14 October 2022 an article titled "'Where Is Humanity?' Ask the Helpless Doctors of Ethiopia's Embattled Tigray Region" by Ari Daniel.
This is a personalized account of the breakdown of the health care system in Tigray Region because of the ongoing civil war.
Ethiopia Insight published on 26 January 2022 a commentary titled "Data Shows Siege and Destruction of Health System Are Causing Preventable Deaths in Tigray" by Hagos Godefay, head of Tigray health bureau.
According to the head of Tigray's health bureau, the civil war has resulted in the destruction of the health care system in Tigray Region. As a result, children are dying primarily from malnutrition, neonatal causes, and infectious disease.
Financial Express published on 18 January 2022 an article titled "The Contrasting Role of India and China in Africa" by Narinder Chauhan, former Indian ambassador.
The author identifies India's different approach to Africa and some of the advantages it has vis-a-vis China.
Reuters published on 5 January 2022 an article titled "Blockade Killing Hospitalized Children in Ethiopia's War-torn Tigray, Doctors Say."
Doctors at the Ayder Referral Hospital in Tigray Region's capital of Mekelle say they are out of almost all supplies because of the blockade of the region by central government forces. An estimated 80 to 90 percent of Tigray's hospitals and clinics are not functioning.
ACCORD published on 8 September 2021 an analysis titled "China's Role in COVID-19 in Africa: Tuanjie (Solidarity) or Zhanlue (Strategy)" by Paul Nantulya, Africa Centre for Strategic Studies.
The author reviews China's support for Africa's battle against COVID-19 and argues it is based on both solidarity with Africa and an expectation of receiving something in return.
Health Policy and Planning published on 5 August 2021 a study titled "Health and Politics in Pandemic Times: COVID-19 Responses in Ethiopia" by Marit Tolo Ostebo, Terje Ostebo, and Kjetil Tronvoll.
The study explores the relationship between health and politics in Tigray, Amhara, and Oromia Regional States from June to September 2020. It concludes the degree of securitization and politicization differed between the regions and fluctuated over time. In areas with strong opposition to political authorities, the COVID-19 mitigating efforts were--during the first phase of the pandemic--more politicized and securitized than in areas with less opposition.
Lipton Matthews, a private blogger, asked me to respond to questions on 24 August 2021 dealing with US and China relations with Africa. The hour long podcast on YouTube covers a wide range of issues dealing with development, conflict, and foreign policy.
The China Africa Project posted on 18 September 2020 a report titled "Combatting Malaria in the Comoros Islands: How China Almost Got It Right" by Esther Ejiroghene Ajari, director of The TriHealthon, a youth-led nonprofit promoting health equity in Africa.
Seven years after beginning a project to eliminate malaria from the three islands comprising the Comoro Islands, Moheli and Anjouan have been declared malaria-free. The project is ongoing on Grand Comore. The project is widely regarded as China's most successful health project in Africa. There has been a controversy over the medication, Artequick, used to eliminate malaria. Although approved by health agencies in China and the Comoros, it has not yet received certification by the World Health Organization.
The Washington Post published on 10 August 2020 an obituary titled "Hawa Abdi, Trailblazing Physician Who Built a Haven for Somali Families, Dies at 73" by Harrison Smith.
Somali Dr. Hawa Abdi turned her farm on the outskirts of Mogadishu into a refuge and hospital for displaced Somalis, facing down militants and untold obstacles.
