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At what point is a disease deemed to be a global threat? Here’s the answer
Shutterstock C Raina MacIntyre, UNSW Sydney and Obijiofor Aginam, United Nations University Whenever there is an outbreak of a disease…
Mpox cases are soaring in Africa – what must be done to prevent a global pandemic
Alarmed by the surge in mpox cases, the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention has taken the unprecedented step…
Adolescents dealing with high rates of HIV, infectious disease – Group calls for action
The Centre for Integrated Health Programs, CIHP, has raised concerns over the challenges faced by adolescents, noting that a good…
Adolescents dealing with high rates of HIV, infectious disease – Group calls for action
The Centre for Integrated Health Programs, CIHP, has raised concerns over the challenges faced by adolescents, noting that a good…
World Brain Day: Many lack access to brain medicines- WHO
Brain illustration used to illustrate the story[PHOTO CREDIT: Scientific American] WHO said over 75 per cent of people in low-income…
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91% of sub-Saharan African workers don’t save for old age: why that’s a problem and how to fix it
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Ancient DNA changes everything we know about the evolution of elephants
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It’s 25 years since we redefined autism – here’s what we’ve learnt
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