Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Life-saving light beam to detect malaria
A fast, needle-free malaria detection tool developed by a University of Queensland-led team could help save hundreds of thousands of lives annually.
Dec 9, 2022
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News tagged with sub saharan africa
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
African dams linked to over one million malaria cases annually
Over one million people in sub-Saharan Africa will contract malaria this year because they live near a large dam, according to a new study which, for the first time, has correlated the location of large dams with the incidence ...
Sep 11, 2015
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Even symptom-free, people with Omicron are much more likely to spread COVID, say studies
Researchers say they've uncovered a clue to why the Omicron variant spreads COVID-19 so much more rapidly than its predecessors.
Jan 10, 2022
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HIV & AIDS
Scientists divulge latest in HIV prevention
A far cry from the 1990s "ABC" campaign promoting abstinence and monogamy as HIV protection, scientists reported on new approaches Tuesday allowing people to have all the safe sex they want.
Jul 25, 2017
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Vaccination
Gavi alliance OKs funds for Africa malaria vaccine roll-out
The global vaccine alliance, Gavi, said on Thursday that its board had approved an initial $155.7 million for the roll-out of the first malaria vaccine for children in sub-Saharan Africa.
Dec 3, 2021
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HIV & AIDS
Adherence is delaying HIV elimination targets. What's needed to break the cycle
As 2020 draws closer, the deadline to end AIDS by 2030 looms large. The aim is to achieve the ambitious targets of "90-90-90." That is, 90% of people living with HIV knowing their status; 90% of all those with HIV on antiretroviral ...
Jun 10, 2019
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Genetics
New invasive non-Typhoidal Salmonella epidemic identified in sub-Saharan Africa
(Medical Xpress)—A new study out today reveals that the emergence and spread of a rapidly evolving invasive intestinal disease, that has a significant mortality rate (up to 45%) in infected people in sub-Saharan Africa, ...
Sep 30, 2012
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Cardiology
New study reveals 'startling' risk of stroke
Globally, one in four people over age 25 is at risk for stroke during their lifetime, according to a new scientific study.
Dec 19, 2018
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Health
Five million deaths a year caused by global climate related abnormal temps
More than five million extra deaths a year can be attributed to abnormal hot and cold temperatures, according to a world first international study led by Monash University.
Jul 8, 2021
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
In Africa, a deadly salmonella strain takes hold
Salmonella is an infectious agent with many faces, appearing in a multitude of strains affecting animals and humans. A distinct form of the bacterial invader has emerged in sub-Saharan Africa and is responsible for severe ...
Sep 9, 2015
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