Malaria ‘back with a vengeance’ in Zimbabwe as number of deaths from the disease triple
Withdrawal of USAID funds threatens decades of progress, say experts, with cuts to research and shortage of mosquito nets putting...
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First malaria drug for newborns and young infants expected to be approved in Africa within weeks
Coartem Baby already has approval in the West African nation of Ghana and drugmaker Novartis said it now expects eight...
Nigeria becomes first African country to regulate media portrayal of tobacco, rituals
The regulation, approved in 2024 under the leadership of Culture Minister Hannatu Musawa, applies to films, music videos, and skits...
As US abruptly ends support, Liberia faces empty health clinics and unplanned pregnancies
SARWORLOR, Liberia — Five months ago, Roseline Phay, a 32-year-old farmer from the West African nation of Liberia, set off...
Burkina Faso’s only eye doctor for children sees the trauma of both play and conflict
Dr. Claudette Yaméogo, Burkina Faso’s only pediatric ophthalmologist checks on a patient at the Sanou Sourou University Hospital in the...
USAID cancelled rape survivor kits for Congo as conflict erupted
🇺🇸 USAID Cancels Rape Survivor Kits for Congo Amid Escalating Conflict Reported by Reuters – July 1, 2025 🔍 What...
USAID cancelled rape survivor kits for Congo as conflict erupted
Internally displaced Congolese women prepare vegetables outside their houses after they fled, following clashes between fighters linked Allied Democratic Forces...
5 Natural Ways to Keep Ticks Out of Your Lawn and Garden
This article provides actionable tips for preventing and eliminating ticks in your yard, focusing on natural methods. It draws on...
Connecticut Confirms Seasons First West Nile Virus-Positive Mosquitoes: What To Know
The Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station announced the first detection of West Nile virus-positive mosquitoes in Bridgeport this season. This early...
The COVID-19 variant that may be driving a recent rise in cases in some parts of the world has earned a new nickname: “razor blade throat” COVID.
The “Razor Blade Throat” COVID. That's because the variant NB.1.8.1. or “Nimbus” may cause painful sore throats. The symptom has...
