The Zika virus just became even more terrifying
The Zika virus is already known to cause microcephaly, but scientists now believe it may…
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US health researchers launch Zika vaccine clinical trial
US government researchers said on Wednesday they have begun their first clinical trial of a…
Filarial worm infections double the risk of HIV infection
Since the start of the HIV epidemic, there have been speculations as to why HIV…
Scientists seeking blood donations from people exposed to arboviruses for dengue, Zika vaccine research
Researchers at the University of North Carolina (UNC) School of Medicine are conducting studies that…
Zika virus: Scientists hail vaccine success, human trials to start soon
A safe and effective vaccine against the Zika virus is an important step closer, with…
Mosquito-repellent soap invention seeks to wash away Africa malaria threat
Two former students from Burkina Faso have designed a mosquito-repellent soap, which they hope could…
Malaria vaccine to be introduced in Africa soon
Sub-Saharan African countries with the burden of malaria could benefit from Mosquirix, a malaria ‘candidate…
Worst Yellow Fever outbreak in 30 years puts Southern Africa on alert
The worst yellow fever outbreak in 30 years has caused Namibia and Zambia to be…
Malaria outbreak in a ‘protected’ zone of Madagascar
A new study has found an unexpected malaria outbreak in a population that has benefitted from…
Sierra Leone’s Health Minister lifts progress on National Malaria Control Programme
Health and Sanitation Minister, Dr. Abu Bakarr Fofanah has said that Sierra Leone over the…