This Workers’ Day, we must also recognise the cost of ignoring worker health. Across Africa, rapid growth in industries like mining, construction, agriculture, and manufacturing is driving progress but also […]
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Module 1 Highlights- Media Fellowship on Occupational Health
Over the past month, the Media Fellowship on Occupational Health has brought fellows together for an engaging journey where health and storytelling meet. We kicked off with weeks 1 and […]
Applications Now Open: COEHA Postgraduate Certificate in Occupational Medicine (PGCert OM)
Click here to read the programme booklet The Centre for Occupational and Environmental Health Africa (COEHA) is pleased to announce that registration is now open for the Postgraduate Certificate in Occupational […]
World Health Day 2026 – The Silent Crisis of Occupational Health in Africa
On this day, led globally by the World Health Organization, we are reminded that health is a fundamental human right. At the Centre for Occupational and Environmental Health Africa (COEHA), we […]
Week 2- Media Fellowship on Occupational Health
As part of the fellowship’s learning activities, participants worked in groups to explore occupational health risks faced by vulnerable worker populations through real media examples.On the 21st of March fellows […]
Week 1 Highlights: Media Fellowship on Occupational Health
The Media Fellowship on Occupational Health (MFOH) officially launched on 14 March 2026, bringing together a dynamic group of fellows and tutors for an engaging opening session focused on connection […]
International Women’s Day 2026
This International Women’s Day, we asked women to reflect on the theme ” Give to Gain”. Their reflections show how mentorship, support, and advocacy create stronger workplace and brighter futures. […]
More Women Are Joining Rwanda’s Workforce
Rwanda’s labour market has shown notable progress in recent years, with declining unemployment and increasing participation among women. According to the latest Labour Force Survey from the National Institute of […]
🌸Women’s Health at Work🌸 Month
This month, we are proud to launch Women’s Health at Work Month, a dedicated initiative focused on creating safer, more inclusive, and health-supportive workplaces for women. Workplaces were not always […]
“Martha’s Silence: When the Healer Had No One to Heal Her”
Martha is not her real name. Some details have been changed to protect privacy. Martha was young, bright, and full of enthusiasm. She had recently graduated from medical school in […]