Study finds high prevalence of multidrug-resistant HIV
While multidrug-resistant forms of infections, such as tuberculosis, have become a growing problem for people…
Browsing: Deaths Africa
New study reveals three deadliest cancers in South Africa
A new Global Burden of Disease Study urges increased prevention efforts and vigilance in early…
Ethiopia to host Africa regional conference on abortion
The Africa Regional Conference on Abortion: From Research to Policy started on Tuesday (29/11/16) and finishes…
In 40 years, 100 per cent global rise in number of blood pressure patients
In a startling revelation, a new study has found that in the past 40 years…
A snapshot view of the current health situation in sub-Saharan East Africa
The recent AIDF infographic provides a snapshot of the current health situation in sub-Saharan East…
People in Africa are living longer but diseases of lifestyle are on the rise
Malaria, HIV, pneumonia, and diarrhoea are the leading killers on the African continent, according to…
Ninety-two percent of the world’s population breathes substandard air, WHO says
The World Health Organization (WHO) says 92% of the world’s population breathes air containing pollutants…
Lagos sparks hope for malaria end
Prevalence of malaria has dropped across the country, raising hopes the disease could be brought…
Air pollution kills more than AIDs and malaria: study
Air pollution is a threat to the poor and could push an additional 100 million…
Millions vaccinated against yellow fever in Africa in record time – UN health agency
Together with its partners, the United Nations health agency has vaccinated more than 7.7 million…