New FMD Vaccine Batch Arrives as South Africa’s Immunization Effort Surpasses 5.4 Million A new batch of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) vaccines has arrived in South Africa, marking a critical step …
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New HIV Drug Lenacapavir Shows Promise with Long-Lasting Protection The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved lenacapavir in July 2023 as a treatment for HIV, marking a significant advancement …
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Tanzania’s Strategic Shift: Addressing the Global Challenge of Antimicrobial Resistance Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is increasingly recognized as one of the most pressing public health threats of the 21st century. As …
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The Crisis of Care: Rethinking Schizophrenia Treatment in South Africa For patients diagnosed with schizophrenia in South Africa, the healthcare journey often ends as abruptly as it begins. While the …
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Ebola Response in the Democratic Republic of the Congo: Addressing Challenges in Conflict Zones The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) continues to navigate the complex public health challenges associated …
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Understanding Ebola: A Medical Perspective on Transmission, Symptoms, and Prevention Ebola disease, also known as Ebola virus disease (EVD) or Ebola hemorrhagic fever, remains one of the most severe infectious …
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Nigeria Intensifies Ebola Surveillance Amid Concerns of Importation Risk The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has ramped up surveillance and preparedness efforts across the country in response …
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WHO Declares Ebola Outbreak in DR Congo and Uganda a Public Health Emergency On May 17, 2026, the World Health Organization (WHO) officially determined that the ongoing epidemic of Ebola …
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Kenya-US $1.6 Billion Health Deal Resumes Implementation After Court of Appeal Ruling Nairobi — The implementation of the landmark $1.6 billion Kenya-US Health Cooperation Framework, signed in December 2025, has …
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Understanding the Safety Realities of E-Bikes and E-Scooters: What Riders Need to Know Many people have stories of crashes or near-misses involving personal electric vehicles. While traditional bicyclists often follow …