https://www.voaafrica.com/z/5946 Healthy Living is a 15-minute weekly TV show about African health with an emphasis on prevention and practical solutions for Africans including good health during pregnancy, easy hygiene practices, fitness and healthy eating habits. https://www.voaafrica.com/Content/responsive/VOA/en-US-AFK/img/logo.png https://www.voaafrica.com/z/5946 en 2026 - VOA 60 Sun, 28 Jun 2026 19:06:35 +0000 Pangea CMS – VOA Healthy Living is a 15-minute weekly TV show about African health with an emphasis on prevention and practical solutions for Africans including good health during pregnancy, easy hygiene practices, fitness and healthy eating habits. Healthy Living also informs viewers about the latest healthcare breakthroughs from HIV prevention and treatment, overcoming food and water-borne diseases, reducing malaria rates to treating cancer. https://www.voaafrica.com/a/8016062.html https://www.voaafrica.com/a/8016062.html Fri, 28 Mar 2025 14:05:43 +0000 Healthy Living Healthy Living is a 15-minute weekly TV show about African health with an emphasis on prevention and practical solutions for Africans including good health during pregnancy, easy hygiene practices, fitness and healthy eating habits. Healthy Living also informs viewers about the latest healthcare breakthroughs from HIV prevention and treatment, overcoming food and water-borne diseases, reducing malaria rates to treating cancer. https://www.voaafrica.com/a/8013294.html https://www.voaafrica.com/a/8013294.html Fri, 21 Mar 2025 14:08:46 +0000 Healthy Living On this week’s Healthy Living we look at Assistive Technology which is helping millions of people worldwide navigate their day-to-day lives. We hear from a Malawian inventor who developed a device which is helping the visually impaired in the southern African nation. This and more on this week’s Healthy Living! https://www.voaafrica.com/a/8002352.html https://www.voaafrica.com/a/8002352.html Fri, 07 Mar 2025 14:08:16 +0000 Healthy Living On this week’s Healthy Living, we are joined by Professor Shehu Yusuf, a Nigerian Dermatologist who discusses the causes of moles and skintags. Plus, we spotlight initiatives that are using Artificial Intelligence, or AI, to improve the detection of breast cancer. This and other health-related updates on today’s Africa 54! https://www.voaafrica.com/a/7991506.html https://www.voaafrica.com/a/7991506.html Fri, 28 Feb 2025 14:06:45 +0000 Healthy Living On Healthy Living this week, February is American Heart Month, and we’re highlighting the importance of cardiac monitoring. In Abidjan, a cardiologist educates the community on why regular heart check-ups matter. Dr. Shaundel Knights, naturopathic doctor and founder of Nirvana Holistic Medicine, shares practical steps for better heart health. Plus, the latest bird flu outbreak in the U.S. sparks concerns about its impact on public health and farmers’ livelihoods. https://www.voaafrica.com/a/7983225.html https://www.voaafrica.com/a/7983225.html Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:05:03 +0000 Healthy Living Experts say clutter or disorganization can overwhelm the brain and trigger a physiological response that increases stress and anxiety. Clutter can also trap dust and allergens leading to respiratory diseases, like asthma. Decluttering can reduce stress, improve air quality and enhance sleep and mental clarity. https://www.voaafrica.com/a/did-you-know-the-benefits-of-decluttering-/7980975.html https://www.voaafrica.com/a/did-you-know-the-benefits-of-decluttering-/7980975.html Fri, 21 Feb 2025 08:00:00 +0000 Healthy LivingVideoswebdesk@voanews.com (Linord Moudou) Living with a disability can present unique challenges, but some living with a disability say their resilience, determination and support from family and friends help them thrive. From Maputo, Mozambique, reporter Amarilis Gule has this story of two Mozambicans who refuse to let disabilities define their lives. https://www.voaafrica.com/a/mozambicans-living-with-disabilities-thrive-despite-challenges-/7981031.html https://www.voaafrica.com/a/mozambicans-living-with-disabilities-thrive-despite-challenges-/7981031.html Fri, 21 Feb 2025 01:00:00 +0000 Healthy LivingVideoswebdesk@voanews.com (Amarilis Gule) Arthritis is a painful condition that affects millions worldwide, causing swelling and pain around joints. Dr. Adam Dawud, a consultant epidemiologist at the World Health Organization, sheds light on arthritis and how to manage the condition. https://www.voaafrica.com/a/health-how-to-manage-arthritis-pain-/7980951.html https://www.voaafrica.com/a/health-how-to-manage-arthritis-pain-/7980951.html Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:37:14 +0000 Healthy LivingVideoswebdesk@voanews.com (Linord Moudou) On this week’s Healthy Living, we are joined by Dr. Adam Dawud, an Epidemiologist who will discuss arthritis, one of the leading causes of pain and disability worldwide. Plus, we spotlight two Mozambicans who are redefining what it is like to live with a disability. This and more health-related updates on today’s Healthy Living! https://www.voaafrica.com/a/7975021.html https://www.voaafrica.com/a/7975021.html Fri, 14 Feb 2025 14:07:22 +0000 Healthy Living On this week’s Healthy Living, we focus on epilepsy, a neurological condition which is common worldwide. Dr. Shantali Uwase of Precise Healthcare in Nairobi, Kenya, joins the show to provide insight. Plus, Uganda begins its first clinical trial for a Sudan strain of the Ebola vaccine. This and other health-related updates on today’s Healthy Living ! https://www.voaafrica.com/a/7966573.html https://www.voaafrica.com/a/7966573.html Fri, 07 Feb 2025 14:04:29 +0000 Healthy Living On this week’s Healthy Living, we speak with Ghanaian OBGYN Doctor Augustine Kwabena Tawiah about endometriosis, a silent struggle for millions of women worldwide. Plus, the U.S. announces its withdrawal from the World Health Organization. We explain how that impacts Africa. This and other health-related updates on today’s Healthy Living! https://www.voaafrica.com/a/7958220.html https://www.voaafrica.com/a/7958220.html Fri, 31 Jan 2025 14:04:44 +0000 Healthy Living In our weekly “Word on the Street” segment on Healthy Living, we took to the streets of Kenya’s capital, Nairobi, to hear from Kenyans who are speaking on the advantages of having a caregiver. https://www.voaafrica.com/a/healthy-living-word-on-the-street-caregivers-are-advantageous-kenyans-say-/7953422.html https://www.voaafrica.com/a/healthy-living-word-on-the-street-caregivers-are-advantageous-kenyans-say-/7953422.html Fri, 31 Jan 2025 02:00:00 +0000 Healthy LivingVideoswebdesk@voanews.com (Linord Moudou) On this week’s Healthy Living we shed a light on the unsung heroes of healthcare – caregivers. We hear from Caregivers in Zambia who are seeking solutions as they face loneliness, stress and burn out. Plus, research in South Africa highlights the growing need to address the wellbeing of old people's caregivers. This and more health-related updates on today’s Healthy Living! https://www.voaafrica.com/a/7948865.html https://www.voaafrica.com/a/7948865.html Fri, 24 Jan 2025 14:06:15 +0000 Healthy Living On this week’s Healthy Living, we explore how viral diseases are placing a burden on health care systems in Africa. Dr. Zewdu Hurissa, the Tropical and Infectious Disease specialist at Arsi University in Ethiopia joins the show to explain what factors lead to the spread of viral diseases and what preventative measures should be taken to stave off infection. This and more health-related updates on today’s Healthy Living! https://www.voaafrica.com/a/7940422.html https://www.voaafrica.com/a/7940422.html Fri, 17 Jan 2025 14:02:44 +0000 Healthy Living On this week’s Healthy Living, we speak to medical experts about the dangers of skin lightening. Plus, in Kenya, rising cancer rates challenge the nation’s health care system. This and more health-related updates on today’s Healthy Living! https://www.voaafrica.com/a/7932126.html https://www.voaafrica.com/a/7932126.html Fri, 10 Jan 2025 14:04:18 +0000 Healthy Living 2025 is here and viewers share their hopes and health outlook for the new year. In Côte d'Ivoire’s capital, Abidjan, seniors are proving age is no barrier as they adopt physical activities to enhance their wellbeing. Plus, drones in Kenya are revolutionizing the delivery of medical supplies in rural areas. https://www.voaafrica.com/a/7923173.html https://www.voaafrica.com/a/7923173.html Fri, 03 Jan 2025 14:04:27 +0000 Healthy Living Healthy Living is a 15-minute weekly TV show about African health with an emphasis on prevention and practical solutions for Africans including good health during pregnancy, easy hygiene practices, fitness and healthy eating habits. Healthy Living also informs viewers about the latest healthcare breakthroughs from HIV prevention and treatment, overcoming food and water-borne diseases, reducing malaria rates to treating cancer. https://www.voaafrica.com/a/7915843.html https://www.voaafrica.com/a/7915843.html Fri, 27 Dec 2024 14:02:31 +0000 Healthy Living Healthy Living is a 15-minute weekly TV show about African health with an emphasis on prevention and practical solutions for Africans including good health during pregnancy, easy hygiene practices, fitness and healthy eating habits. Healthy Living also informs viewers about the latest healthcare breakthroughs from HIV prevention and treatment, overcoming food and water-borne diseases, reducing malaria rates to treating cancer. https://www.voaafrica.com/a/7908389.html https://www.voaafrica.com/a/7908389.html Fri, 20 Dec 2024 14:03:32 +0000 Healthy Living On this week’s Healthy Living we speak with medical experts about erectile dysfunction, a common yet complex problem faced by men and their partners worldwide. Plus, in Zambia we learn more about the mental health struggles that have led to increased suicide rates, especially among women in the southern African nation. This and more on today’s Healthy Living! https://www.voaafrica.com/a/7900209.html https://www.voaafrica.com/a/7900209.html Fri, 13 Dec 2024 14:03:30 +0000 Healthy Living On this week’s Healthy Living, we focus on global World AIDS Day commemorations and efforts by African governments and advocates to fight the spread of the disease. Plus, in Sierra Leone, authorities roll out an Ebola vaccination campaign for healthcare workers, nearly a decade after there was an outbreak in the West African nation. This, and other health-related updates on today’s Healthy Living! https://www.voaafrica.com/a/7889647.html https://www.voaafrica.com/a/7889647.html Fri, 06 Dec 2024 14:02:48 +0000 Healthy Living