PrEP can reduce the risk of HIV infection by over 90%.
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PrEP enables adolescent girls and young women to protect themselves from HIV without having to convince a partner to use a condom at the time of sex.
Ons Jabeur of Tunisia has made tennis history at Wimbledon.
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The first African woman to reach a grand slam tennis final, she has once again set Wimbledon – and Tunisian hearts – ablaze.
Nigerian star forward Asisat Oshoala has suffered injuries in Morocco.
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The thorny issue of testosterone testing has made news, not just the growing skills on the field.
Women who have children over a long time lose more teeth.
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More attention should be given to the oral health of women during the reproductive years, in particular those who have many children.
Dirty fuels are still popular in large parts of Africa.
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In urbanising communities in sub-Saharan Africa, women cooking primarily with charcoal and wood had approximately 50% higher odds of likely depression than those cooking with gas.
Cesária Évora on stage in the new documentary by Ana Sofia Fonseca.
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On in South Africa at the Encounters film festival, the documentary is an intimate portrait of the great artist.
A Nigerian women’s group demands sex workers’ rights at a protest.
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The study reveals a consistently biased and negative depiction of sex workers by news media in Nigeria.
Mike Mzileni at home in 2018.
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‘A camera is more powerful than an AK47,’ said the veteran photojournalist, who was also famous for his jazz photos.
Participants of the popular “Di Asa” show in competition.
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Obese persons are regularly associated with laziness and inactivity in Ghanaian society.
Indcued abortion is common among Nigerian women.
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Abortions are more often self-induced by women with drugs and dangerous substances in Nigeria due to restrictive abortion laws.
Dropping out of school has long term significant consequences for adolescent girls and young women.
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Many young women faced challenges with online learning and studying at home during COVID, but some showed resilience and a determination to achieve their educational goals.
Access to safe abortion is recognised as a human right.
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It is likely that countries may use the US abortion ban to further restrict abortion access for fear of losing health funding.
A demonstrator holds a sign during a rally in support of abortion rights on May 3, 2022 in Seattle, Washington.
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For countries that look to the US for guidance and for funding, the consequences will go beyond abortion.
Maternal care should be respectful and dignified.
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For every maternal death, there are about an additional 20 women who suffer serious injuries, infections and disabilities related to pregnancy.
A general view of the damage in an informal settlement heavy rains, mudslides and winds in Durban, on April 13, 2022.
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Women and girls living in poverty face many forms of discrimination and pressure during events like flood disasters.
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Moya is a show that seeks a spiritual awakening, especially after the trauma and isolation of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Mpho Phalatse, mayor of Johannesburg.
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Parties must forego ideological rigidity and compromise for the common good, says Mpho Phalatse about making coalitions work.
South Africa’s Masabata Klaas (right) celebrates a victory against England.
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Kicking off the cup with three straight wins, South Africa is ranked 2nd in the world in one day internationals.
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Despite the high incidence of adolescent pregnancy and the risks it poses, there isn’t much data on maternal mental health in this age group in sub-Saharan Africa.
Institutional management owes it to society to investigate whether their own culture excludes black women and makes them feel like imposters.
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The goal posts for black women at historically white higher education institutions are constantly shifting.