Protect African pupils from malaria to tackle anaemia, boost learning – researchers
Providing African pupils with antimalarial drugs, insecticide-treated bed nets and education about preventing the mosquito-borne…
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Male circumcision curbs spread of all HIV variants, research shows
An international research team studying the HIV virus in Africa concluded that male circumcision significantly…
The World Health Organization wants sugar taxes
The UN health agency recommended that countries use tax policy to increase the price of…
New research shows turmeric’s potential health benefits
Just as kale emerged from produce-aisle obscurity and wound up in seemingly every salad, smoothie…
Early vaccination might be crucial for growth and health of African children
Vaccination of African babies directly after birth seems favourable for their growth and health, while…
Eliminating Neglected Tropical Diseases enables nation to save US$3.8 billion
Ethiopia could save nearly US$3.8 billion and avert the equivalent of more than 6.6 million…
10 million African children obese or overweight
Obesity is on the rise in a rapidly urbanising Africa. A new report from the World…