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Blending Traditional Knowledge and Modern Science Could Help Africa Fight Crop Diseases
A new study says Africa can better protect its crops and improve food security by combining traditional farming knowledge with modern technology. The research, published in CABI Agriculture and Bioscience,…
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Wastewater Plants in South Africa May Be Spreading Antibiotic Resistance
Wastewater treatment plants in South Africa may be helping to spread antibiotic resistance into rivers and the wider environment, according…
Drought and Floods in Africa Are Shaping Climate Action Behaviour, Review Finds
Extreme weather events such as droughts, floods and heatwaves are increasingly influencing how African communities respond to climate change, affecting…
Takeda hosts regional summit in Cairo to improve care for rare hereditary angioedema
Takeda, a global biopharmaceutical company focused on patient care, said it has concluded the second Eurasia, Middle East and Africa…
Climate Change Could Add Over 120 Million Malaria Cases in Africa by 2050, Study Warns
A major new scientific study has warned that climate change could sharply increase malaria infections and deaths across Africa in…
Community-based HIV treatment models work as well as clinic care in Africa, study finds
Community-based HIV treatment delivery models are as effective as standard clinic-based care in maintaining viral suppression and keeping patients engaged…
Why Syphilis Still Threatens Pregnant Women in Uganda
Syphilis is one of the world’s oldest known infections — and also one of the easiest to diagnose and treat.…
Sudan Faces Alarming Surge in Cholera Outbreak in Darfur
Sudanese health officials and humanitarian networks are sounding the alarm over a rapid and deadly surge in cholera cases across…
UNICEF Warns of Worsening Cholera Crisis Among Children in West and Central Africa
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) sounded the alarm on Wednesday over a rapidly intensifying cholera outbreak threatening the lives…
Nigerian Nurses Launch Nationwide Strike Over Pay and Staffing Crisis
Nurses across Nigeria’s public hospitals began a seven-day warning strike on Wednesday, calling for better wages, improved working conditions, and…
Zimbabwe Faces Resurgence of Malaria Amid U.S. Aid Cuts, Experts Warn of Funding Shortfall
Zimbabwe is grappling with a sharp resurgence of malaria following a significant drop in international aid, particularly after the withdrawal…
Over 26,000 Mpox Cases Reported Across Africa in 2025, DRC Most Affected
More than 26,000 cases of mpox have been recorded across Africa since the start of 2025, with the Democratic Republic…
Ethiopia Reports Over 520,000 Malaria Cases in May Amid Ongoing Health Crises
The World Health Organization (WHO) has raised alarm over the growing health crisis in Ethiopia, as the country recorded more…
