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Challenges in healthcare systems across africa
IN A NUTSHELL Infectious diseases—notably malaria, HIV/AIDS and tuberculosis—remain pervasive; without targeted vaccination, education and sustained funding, progress will stall and mortality will continue to…
Scientists Reveal Simple Method to Erase Bad Memories, Promising Hope for Emotional Healing and Mental Well-being
IN A NUTSHELL Sleep cues can alter the recall of negative memories, offering new therapeutic possibilities. Research highlights the role of non-REM sleep in reshaping…
“It’s Hot Enough to Hurt You”: Scientists Warn That Very Hot Tea and Coffee Can Burn Your Esophagus (And Raise Cancer Risk)
IN A NUTSHELL Consuming very hot beverages can significantly increase the risk of esophageal cancer. A study suggests drinks above 149°F are classified as probably…
“Half Never Fully Recover”: New Study Finds Long COVID Haunts Millions Across Africa (and some countries face rates up to 86%)
IN A NUTSHELL Recent research reveals that nearly half of COVID-19 cases in Africa result in long COVID. The incidence of long COVID varies widely…
This Experimental Treatment Reveals Shocking Transformation That Shatters 31 Years Of Depression With Unbelievable Joy
IN A NUTSHELL A 44-year-old man finds relief from treatment-resistant depression through an experimental brain stimulation technique. The PACE method uses personalized brain stimulation based…
This Shocking Revelation Terrifies: 20% Of Your Medicines Could Be Dangerous Fakes That Threaten Your Health
IN A NUTSHELL Researchers highlight that 22% of African medications are counterfeit or substandard, posing public health risks. Study shows that 34.6% of medications on…
Africa ‘On Track’ to Control Covid-19 Pandemic, Says WHO
African countries are on course to bring the Covid-19 pandemic and its emerging variants under control this year, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).…
Botswana: Omicron Detected in Foreign Diplomats - But Where Did They Come From?
Botswana’s authorities held a press conference on Sunday evening to share updates on the B.1.1.529 coronavirus variant, now known as Omicron, which was first identified…
Burkina Faso Reports Suspected Ebola Case in Ouagadougou
Burkina Faso’s Ministry of Health announced on Sunday evening the detection of a suspected case of Ebola virus disease at the Bogodogo University Hospital Center…
Guinea on Alert as New Ebola Outbreak Emerges
Guinea’s health authorities have declared a new outbreak of Ebola in the rural community of Gouéké, located in N’Zerekore prefecture, after three confirmed cases were…
EAC urges treatment not deportation for drivers and crew testing positive for COVID-19
The East African Community (EAC) has called on its Partner States to ensure that truck drivers and transport crews who test positive for COVID-19 are…
President Cyril Ramaphosa Appointed as African Union COVID-19 Champion and Establishes the Commission on African COVID-19 Response
The African Union Bureau of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government (AU Bureau) has appointed President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa as the…
New Coronavirus Cases Decline as WHO Praises China’s Response
China reported a decrease in new coronavirus cases on Saturday, along with 143 additional deaths, as the head of the World Health Organization (WHO) commended…
Ebola Death Toll Surpasses 900 as Outbreak Worsens in DRC
The Ebola outbreak in North Kivu, Democratic Republic of Congo, is worsening, with the death toll now exceeding 900. In recent weeks, as many as…
Ebola Outbreak in DR Congo Reaches Major City of Bunia, Raising Fears of Wider Spread
Health authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have confirmed a new case of Ebola in the northeastern city of Bunia, home to nearly…
LePHIA Study Links Climate Shocks to Increased HIV Risk in Lesotho
New findings from the Lesotho Population-Based HIV Impact Assessment (LePHIA) reveal a direct connection between climate change and public health outcomes. The data indicate that…
Big Tobacco Faces Off Against Menthol Ban
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced plans to ban menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars, as part of a wider crackdown on nicotine…
Global Health at Risk: WHO Warns of Escalating Antibiotic Resistance Crisis
The world is facing an alarming surge in resistance to commonly used antibiotics, according to a recent report by the World Health Organization (WHO). The…