Gambia eliminates trachoma, a leading cause of blindness worldwide
EMELINE WUILBERCQ GAMBIA has eliminated trachoma, one of the leading causes of blindness worldwide, the government has announced, after almost
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HEALTH
Nigeria is neglecting social workers in the fight against COVID-19. Why it shouldn’t
In countries like Nigeria, it’s common to find medical doctors and nurses offering extended and supportive health services. These range
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Why African countries need reliable local data on sugary drinks taxes
DIETS in sub-Saharan Africa are changing as more countries advance from low-income to middle-income status. People’s eating habits are shifting
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Medical schools need to prepare doctors for revolutionary advances in genetics
HUMAN diversity did not appear to matter to modern medicine. At the time, the state of medical practice ignored the
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We’re on the hunt for novel ways to assess the risk of type 2 diabetes
TYPE 2 diabetes is characterised by elevated blood glucose levels. This can cause complications that lead to damage to the
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Kenya’s COVID-19 vaccine rollout has got off to a slow start: the gaps, and how to fix them
KENYA has started the first phase of its COVID-19 vaccination strategy. This was made possible by the delivery of just
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New research shows South Africa’s levy on sugar-sweetened drinks is having an impact
THREE years ago South Africa introduced Africa’s first major tax on sugar-sweetened beverages based on grams of sugar. The tax
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The common cold might protect you from coronavirus – here’s how
WE often assume that viral infections are caused by individual virus types. But in reality, we’re exposed to many viruses
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Long-term care for the aged in Ghana is on the back burner. Here is how to change it
Yet families in Ghana are struggling to manage the long-term care of their ageing and frail relatives. Those with access
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Ebola might be a chronic infection – but here’s why we shouldn’t panic
Acute versus persistent Many viral infections are acute (sudden onset) and self-limiting – that is, they resolve on their own.
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