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Public health systems, disease outbreaks and the money that keeps clinics running: this section reports on health across the continent, together with medical research that concerns readers everywhere.
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Recent coverage includes the WHO data hub bringing 47 countries into a single regional view, the Economic Commission for Africa’s call for a new fiscal compact as health budgets tighten, and Ethiopia’s plan linking health investment with climate resilience and peacebuilding. Earlier reports followed COVID-19 control, Omicron in Botswana and a suspected Ebola case in Ouagadougou.
Wider research stories cover long COVID, the risk of very hot drinks for the oesophagus, counterfeit medicines and new approaches to depression and painful memories.
For an overview of how care is organised, start with the piece on challenges facing healthcare systems. These articles inform but do not replace medical advice.
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WHO health data hub brings 47 African countries into one regional view
A new WHO platform will connect national and regional health data, support forecasting and help governments identify service gaps while retaining control of their information.
Ethiopia links climate resilience, health investment and peacebuilding in development agenda
Ethiopia’s development agenda is increasingly connecting climate adaptation, social protection, health services and conflict-sensitive resource management as pressures on rural communities intensify.
ECA calls for a new fiscal compact as Africa’s health financing tightens
The UN Economic Commission for Africa is urging finance and health ministries to make multi-year commitments as domestic budgets, external aid and household spending come…
Challenges in healthcare systems across africa
Infectious diseases – notably malaria, HIV/AIDS and tuberculosis – remain pervasive; without targeted vaccination, education and sustained funding, progress will stall and mortality will continue…
Scientists Reveal Simple Method to Erase Bad Memories, Promising Hope for Emotional Healing and Mental Well-being
Sleep cues can alter the recall of negative memories, offering new therapeutic possibilities. Research highlights the role of non-REM sleep in reshaping memory recall patterns.…
“It’s Hot Enough to Hurt You”: Scientists Warn That Very Hot Tea and Coffee Can Burn Your Esophagus (And Raise Cancer Risk)
Consuming very hot beverages can significantly increase the risk of esophageal cancer. A study suggests drinks above 149°F are classified as probably carcinogenic. Consuming large…
“Half Never Fully Recover”: New Study Finds Long COVID Haunts Millions Across Africa (and some countries face rates up to 86%)
Recent research reveals that nearly half of COVID-19 cases in Africa result in long COVID. The incidence of long COVID varies widely across Africa, with…
This Experimental Treatment Reveals Shocking Transformation That Shatters 31 Years Of Depression With Unbelievable Joy
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 on the patient’s…
This Shocking Revelation Terrifies: 20% Of Your Medicines Could Be Dangerous Fakes That Threaten Your Health
Researchers highlight that 22% of African medications are counterfeit or substandard, posing public health risks. Study shows that 34.6% of medications on the continent are…
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…