Administering preventive tuberculosis (TB) treatment to contacts of infected people could significantly cut deaths, and save money, researchers say.
Aug 8, 2023
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In some African countries that have traditionally faced issues such as undernourishment and hunger, being overweight is perceived as a good sign of health and prosperity. However, in most of these countries, a malnutrition ...
Jul 20, 2023
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A typical west African menu is not complete without a fermented food or drink. These are foods that have been transformed by natural processes involving "friendly" microorganisms like bacteria or yeast. The microorganisms ...
Jul 14, 2023
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Around 18 million doses of the first malaria vaccine will be delivered to 12 African countries by 2025, the World Health Organization, UNICEF and the Vaccine Alliance said Wednesday.
Jul 5, 2023
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Africa's contribution to global HIV research is relatively low compared to its burden of infection, according to a study published online June 22 in PLOS Global Public Health.
Jun 26, 2023
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Children's health and development depend on how much time they spend doing physical activity, being sedentary and sleeping.
Jun 26, 2023
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Every day seems to bring a new headline about a devastating climate event. African countries aren't spared. A "rain bomb" in South Africa. Flooding in Nigeria. Cyclones battering Mozambique, Malawi, Zimbabwe and Madagascar. ...
Jun 26, 2023
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People often think of wastewater as serving no purpose. But it can be a valuable source of information. Wastewater is increasingly recognized as a significant environmental reservoir for antimicrobial resistance—a growing ...
May 25, 2023
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Unsafe foods, according to the World Health Organization (WHO), contribute to poor health, including impaired growth and development, micro-nutrient deficiencies, noncommunicable and infectious diseases, and mental illness. ...
May 17, 2023
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A new study co-led by ISGlobal, the Manhiça Health Research Centre (CISM) and the Instituto de Biomedicina de Valencia (IBV), used cutting-edge sequencing technology and phylogenetic analysis to study the second and third ...
May 16, 2023
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