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The intersection of infected livestock from endemic tapeworm regions and dogs scavenging for disposed animal by-products creates the perfect storm to infect vulnerable human populations.
Renowned South African paediatrician and health activist Jerry Coovadia.
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His teaching spoke practically but compassionately to the needs of the African child.
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People with diabetes in Liberia face a vicious cycle of hunger and neglect that can sometimes spiral out of control and put their lives in danger.
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People have been trying to make malaria vaccines for over 100 years. With the help of the revolutionary new R21/Matrix vaccine the disease could be eradicated by 2040.
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Oral hygiene is often neglected but research has shown that abnormal bacterial communities in the mouth can cause serious disease.
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In South Africa men are 70% more likely to die from TB than women. Tackling social factors such as smoking and high alcohol consumption could save more lives.
A transgender woman at a safe house supporting LGBTQ residents in Kampala, Uganda. Anti-gay laws make certain homosexual relationships punishable by death.
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Stigmatised people living with HIV often suffer from fear, depression and abuse. It’s sometimes easier to stop a treatment regime than risk being ostracised or assaulted by the community.
Suicide was recently decriminalised in Ghana.
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Suicide in Ghana is regarded as taboo for most families.
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What should you do if you’re tempted to use ChatGPT for medical advice? For starters, don’t use it.
South Africa play Scotland during the 2023 Rugby World Cup.
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Rugby players risk serious injury due to the game’s sheer physicality. Sports scientists have worked with international rugby bodies to improve safety.
Mother and baby take refuge from drought and hunger at a refugee camp in Somalia.
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Africa has made good progress towards reducing maternal mortality and newborn deaths over the past decade. But climate change is reversing the gains.
What was once a farm dam in South Africa is now parched earth.
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Africa’s future looks catastrophic if we don’t act now on climate change.
South African traditional healer Gogo Kamo uses technology to treat her patients remotely.
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Using centuries of indigenous knowledge along with modern healthcare could benefit more people.
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TB is the single most deadly infectious killer of humankind. New research shows food and proper nutrition work like a vaccine against the disease.
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Almost one in three teen mothers do not return to school. Cash incentives help get them back, but affordable day-care is essential too.
Rural women in Nigeria negotiate healthcare decisions with their partners.
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Rural women in Nigeria circumvent patriarchy to make decisions on their healthcare.
Telemedicine helps women avoid the stigma of abortion.
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Remote medical care gives privacy and no travel is necessary. What’s needed now is better access to technology. Language barriers also need to be broken down
Ghana’s national healthcare system is designed for all. But there are pitfalls.
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Ghana’s public health insurance scheme was designed to provide basic care for all. But in reality those who would rather pay upfront than enrol get better treatment.
Sub-Saharan Africa is the region with the highest prevalence of sickle cell disease.
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The sickle cell disease burden in west Africa is among the highest in the world.
Slum-dwellers with high blood pressure struggle to get proper treatment.
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Hypertension is a manageable condition – but left untreated, it can damage organs such as the kidneys, heart and brain.
Talking helps you access your internal resources.
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Grief is a natural response to loss, but if it significantly affects your ability to function, it may be time to seek professional help.
The informal sector poses great challenges for food safety.
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Improving food safety in low- and middle-income countries requires a shift in thinking and practice.
Unhealthy diets are a major risk factor for diseases like cancers, diabetes.
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The increased availability and consumption of unhealthy food has contributed to poor health outcomes.
There are multiple causes of male infertility.
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For many years women were blamed for a couple’s infertility. But it’s now known that male factor infertility contributes to about 50% of total cases.
Proposed solutions to malnutrition included providing school breakfast.
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Failing to understand what communities consider important greatly diminishes the responsiveness of policies to the actual needs of individuals.