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HIV & AIDS

African nations commit to ending AIDS in children by 2030

Twelve African countries on Wednesday spelt out plans for ending AIDS in children by 2030 through an array of HIV testing, treatment and prevention programs.

Feb 1, 2023

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Health

Children and teens aren't doing enough physical activity: New study sounds a health warning

Physical inactivity is the fourth leading cause of death worldwide. It's also associated with chronic illness and disability. Recent research estimates that the world could see close to half a billion new cases of major chronic ...

Jan 30, 2023

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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Eliminating neglected diseases in Africa: There are good reasons for hope

Togo had reason to celebrate in 2022 when it became the first country in the world to eliminate four neglected tropical diseases. The west African nation stamped out Guinea worm disease in 2011, lymphatic filariasis in 2017, ...

Jan 27, 2023

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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Why cholera continues to threaten many African countries

Malawi is facing its worst cholera outbreak in two decades. The outbreak started early in 2022 and has, so far, resulted in over 18,000 cases and the loss of 750 lives. It's also forced the closure of schools and many businesses. ...

Jan 16, 2023

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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Improved diagnostic tools needed for chronic hepatitis B patients in Africa

A group of international researchers is calling for revised guidelines to help improve access to hepatitis B treatment in Africa.

Jan 5, 2023

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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Morgue data reveal Africa's high COVID-19 death toll

A new study led by Boston University School of Public Health found that nearly 90 percent of deceased individuals at a Zambian morgue were infected with COVID-19, but only 10 percent tested positive while alive.

Dec 13, 2022

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Medical research

Microparticles could help prevent vitamin A deficiency

Vitamin A deficiency is the world's leading cause of blindness, and in severe cases, it can be fatal. About one-third of the global population of preschool-aged children suffer from this vitamin deficiency, which is most ...

Dec 12, 2022

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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

As COVID-19 becomes routine, Africa readies for next crisis

Building on the experience of battling the COVID-19 pandemic, African countries are strengthening health systems to prepare for the next health crisis, the World Health Organization's Africa director said Thursday.

Dec 8, 2022

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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Danish drugmaker to supply monkeypox vaccine to Europe

Denmark's Bavarian Nordic, the lone laboratory manufacturing a licensed vaccine against monkeypox, said Thursday it had signed a deal to supply European nations with up to two million doses of the jab.

Nov 17, 2022

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