Chronic kidney disease is still a major health challenge in Africa
Chronic kidney disease is a global problem with about 10% of the world’s population suffering from the disease.
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Five things you should know about the HIV epidemic
Aids was first identified 40 years ago: these are the game changers that have revolutionised treatment – and the obstacles that remain.
Kenya’s healthcare workers abuse a third of teen mums from informal settlements – study
Adolescent girls are more at risk during childbirth. Stigma and abuse by healthcare workers makes them less likely to seek medical care, putting their lives further in danger.
Technology makes it possible to diagnose diseases on the spot – but South Africa’s public healthcare system faces several obstacles
Digital technology has revolutionised healthcare. But it only works if data connectivity is good enough.
Mpox in the DRC: children are at high risk – health expert explains why
Children are in danger of infections such as mpox because their immune systems are still developing.
Rwanda is training health workers for an interconnected world
The interdependency between humans, animals and the environment is becoming more pronounced. This calls for an interdisciplinary approach to health problems.
Have you ever suffered intimate partner abuse? We asked girls in Malawi and 40% said yes
Emotional, violent and sexual abuse are rife at an age when victims are scarred for life.
Africa’s making progress against HIV, but donor funds are drying up – what must change
Each life lost to Aids is a life too many. As donor funds dry up, Africa needs new ways to fight this epidemic.
Molecular research could help Nigeria solve a host of health problems
Molecular research is expensive, but worth it because of the burden of disease that it could relieve.
Caesarean births: South Africa’s rates are too high – they can be dangerous for mothers and babies
Caesarean section births are often thought to be safer. In fact they disrupt the natural bond between mother and baby and can interrupt brain development.
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