The World Health Organization wants sugar taxes
The UN health agency recommended that countries use tax policy to increase the price of…
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Global Burden of Disease study 2015 assesses the state of the world’s health
Medical journal, The Lancet publishes the most up-to-date analysis on the state of the world’s…
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…
Hypertension is now more common in poor and middle-income countries than rich ones
Middle- and lower-income countries now have a higher rate of hypertension than high-income countries. Worldwide,…
Tanzania to host East African community heart institute
Tanzania has been picked to host the proposed regional heart institute that will serve the…
Why wood smoke is dangerous to health
Health experts have repeatedly warned people about dangers of smoking and being close to smoke.…
WHO calls for efforts to improve pharmaceutical systems in Africa
The World Health Organization (WHO) has called for greater commitment and higher investment in Africa…
Health partners to collaborate in tobacco control
Mr Yaw Brobbey-Mpiani, the Deputy Director (Administration) of the Ghana Health Service, has expressed the…
AstraZeneca promises to reduce hypertension in Africa
To mark the World Hypertension Day, AstraZeneca, a global science-led pharmaceutical organisation, has committed itself…
Research boost creates more opportunities for African scientists
African research teams in Ivory Coast, Kenya, Senegal and Uganda have been awarded significant support…