Kenya pledges action on respiratory diseases amid high fatalities
Kenya’s Ministry of Health will seek new partnerships to re-invigorate the war against respiratory infections…
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Multidrug-resistant typhoid on the increase in sub-Saharan Africa
The incident of multidrug-resistant cases of typhoid is increasing in sub-Saharan Africa, making it difficult…
Government urged to protect kids against Rotavirus with vaccine
Medical experts have urged the government to include the rotavirus vaccine in the National Immunisation…
Will war on neglected diseases hit target?
Five years ago today, the heads of some of the world’s largest pharmaceutical groups gathered…
Certain species of vaginal bacteria can increase a woman’s susceptibility to HIV
Specific bacteria living in the human vagina may play a previously unrecognised role in the…
Hookworm infections in humans
Hookworm infections in humans are caused by two important species of nematode parasites (a type…
UNICEF and Unilever to improve safe water access in sub-Saharan Africa
UNICEF and Unilever today announced a partnership to improve access to safe water in countries…
UNICEF plans to review child health policy in Malawi
The United Nations International Children Education Fund (UNICEF) said on Monday (7th March) that it…