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In some countries there appear to be mismatches between lists of essential medicines and lists of registered medicines.
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As political and military actions escalate, there is an immediate need for de-escalation and dialogue to promote peaceful resolution.
Nigeria is not getting full benefits of increased funding for its military
For every office holder who may lose a seat because they are prosecuted, another job opens up.
Local government elections in South Africa have traditionally been characterised by low voter turnout.
A stroke often leads to the sudden onset of weakness involving the face, arm or leg, an inability to speak, difficulty walking or impaired vision. Strokes can cause death and irreversible disability.
Oilseeds in local diets could be the answer to poverty in Ghana’s savanna region.
The sub-region’s approach to free trade agreements, whether in the form of economic partnerships with the EU or regional and continental integration needs a rethink.
One of the main challenges remains that diagnostics and drugs for people suffering from advanced HIV aren’t readily available. This group of people is vulnerable to deadly opportunistic infections.
Food security in Tigray was becoming critical even before the current armed conflict.
Research on the genetic basis of mental illness has so far largely excluded anyone who is not of European heritage.
After endless, futile negotiations with the Kabila camp, Tshisekedi appears to have finally recognised the limits of the coalition government and has lost patience.
The best option to manage desert locusts is to manage them at their breeding sites with sustainable options, such as biopesticides.
The assumption that the lateral semicircular canal of the inner ear can be used to reconstruct head posture in extinct species has long remained unchallenged.
Many things have to change for Nigeria’s federal system to work and accommodate its diverse citizens’ interests
Kimi Makwetu embodied the values of integrity, selflessness, humility and hard work. He steadfastly believed in the South African constitution.
Our findings suggest that cabotegravir is much more effective than Truvada in preventing HIV infection in women.
Most people who received some money experienced less hunger, sickness and depression, both before and after Kenya imposed restrictions in the pandemic.
Ahmad Ahmad, president of the Confederation of African Football, was considered a shoo-in for a second term. But the entry of South Africa’s Patrice Motsepe has brought new dynamics to the race.
Touré pursued a strategy he called ‘the politics of consensus’, ostensibly enabling him to work with everyone, transcend partisan divisions and advance the public interest.
Healthcare providers and governments must recognise the need to invest in diabetes nurse education and training.
Jerry John Rawlings remains the most polarizing political figure in Ghana since Kwame Nkrumah
Remote work has enabled us to have a new-found appreciation for the acquisition of skills and allowed us to witness manifestations of our shared values in a more transparent way.
The rapid rise in diabetes mustn’t be overlooked, as it could have devastating health and economic effects. Most national health systems are already struggling with infectious diseases.