West Africa Ebola outbreak could end this year
The head of the World Health Organization (WHO) said Ebola in West Africa could be…
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Caring for Ebola survivors
When people who survive Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) leave the Ebola treatment unit (ETU), everybody…
The World Health Organization calls on Africa to increase investment in health systems
The World Health Organization (WHO) has called on African governments to invest more into improving…
Novartis supports pan-African meeting to move faster to malaria elimination
Malaria experts from over 35 African countries came together recently at Novartis’s 14th annual National…
Nigerian government reactivates Ebola response mechanism
Following the reemergence of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) in Liberia, the federal government of Nigeria…
Spike in West Africa Ebola cases shows need to address underlying healthcare needs
Spike in West Africa Ebola cases shows need to address underlying healthcare needs Back in…
UNAIDS welcomes evidence that starting ART early saves lives
UNAIDS welcomes additional evidence that starting antiretroviral therapy (ART) at a higher CD4 level has…
Cervical cancer common amongst African women
The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that sexually transmitted human papillomavirus (HPV) infections cause approximately…
Rotary grants US$40.3 million to eradicate polio worldwide
The continued fight to stamp out polio will receive an additional $40.3 million boost from…
Heart disease tops HIV deaths in East Africa
East Africa is experiencing a rapid rise in cardiovascular disease, which is a major cause…