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Adenovirus Linked to Current Hepatitis Outbreak in Children

Adenovirus Linked to Current Hepatitis Outbreak in Children By Mary Hearty Even though there is still no evidence to determine the underlying cause of the current Hepatitis outbreak in children, an early clue points that a common virus called ‘Adenovirus’ may have a role in the emergence of the disease. This is according to Dr […]
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30 Aug, 22

Nutrition, Top Priority for Africa

Nutrition, Top Priority for Africa By Sharon Atieno The Pan African Parliament (PAP) has endorsed the African Union (AU) theme for 2022 which calls for strengthening nutritional resilience and food security on the continent. In a communique adopted during a PAP workshop in Midrand, South Africa, parliamentarians urged governments and all partners to translate commitments […]
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29 Aug, 22

Africa Union, WHO Call for Immediate Action against Childhood Tuberculosis Regionally

Africa Union, WHO Call for Immediate Action against Childhood Tuberculosis Regionally By Winniecynthia Awuor The Africa Union and the World Health Organization (WHO) have called for immediate and comprehensive measures to end the significant toll of tuberculosis (TB) among children in the African region. This appeal was made jointly with Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation […]
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Researchers Discover Strategy to Increase Yield, Protein Content in Cowpea

Researchers Discover Strategy to Increase Yield, Protein Content in Cowpea By Gift Briton Researchers have found out that high-density planting and top-dressing during flowering could increase the yield and grain protein content of cowpea. This is according to a study done by International Institute of Tropical Agriculture(IITA) and the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research […]
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25 Aug, 22

Health: Africa Registers Tremendous Reduction in COVID-19 Related Disruption

Health: Africa Registers Tremendous Reduction in COVID-19 Related Disruption By Winniecynthia Awuor and Mary Hearty Against all odds, Africa has reported a considerable reduction in pandemic-related disruptions to essential health services delivery. This is according to Dr. Matshidiso Moeti, World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Director for Africa during the 72nd Session of the annual WHO Regional Committee for Africa in […]
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25 Aug, 22

Global Warming to Reduce Kelp Forests’ Capacity to Store Carbon

Global Warming to Reduce Kelp Forests’ Capacity to Store Carbon By Sharon Atieno Despite kelp forests- a type of seaweed forests found along temperate and polar coastlines- being able to capture and store large amounts of carbon from the atmosphere, ocean warming could reduce this capacity, thus increasing the effects of climate change. This is […]
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New HIV Treatment Option For Tackling Drug Resistance in the Pipeline

New HIV Treatment Option For Tackling Drug Resistance in the Pipeline By Mary Hearty The European Commission has granted Marketing Authorization for Sunlenca® (lenacapavir), a new treatment option in the form of injection and tablets for people with HIV infection, whose virus no longer effectively responds to their current therapy. The new treatment is used in combination […]
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25 Aug, 22

African Health Ministers Adopt New Strategy to Address Severe Noncommunicable Diseases

African Health Ministers Adopt New Strategy to Address Severe Noncommunicable Diseases By Sharon Atieno African health ministers have endorsed a new strategy to boost access to the diagnosis, treatment and care of severe noncommunicable diseases (NCDs). The strategy known as PEN-PLUS, A Regional Strategy to Address Severe Noncommunicable Diseases at First-Level Referral Health Facilities was […]
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25 Aug, 22

NTDs: Togo Awarded for Eliminating Four Diseases

NTDs: Togo Awarded for Eliminating Four Diseases By Gift Briton Togo has received an excellent award after becoming the first country worldwide to eliminate four Neglected Tropical Diseases(NTDs) over the last decade. Togo’s President Faure Gnassingbé received the trophy and certificate during the 72nd session of the World Health Organization(WHO) regional committee for Africa happening […]
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