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Twice-Yearly Lenacapavir Continues to Show Strong HIV Prevention Results in Africa

Twice-Yearly Lenacapavir Continues to Show Strong HIV Prevention Results in Africa

A long-acting injectable drug, lenacapavir, administered just twice a year, continues to demonstrate strong protection against HIV infection in ongoing studies across Africa, according to recent reports. The development marks a significant step forward in the global effort to expand prevention options for populations at risk of contracting the virus. A New Approach to HIV […]

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DR Congo Ebola outbreak death toll surpasses 500 as healthcare workers threaten strike

DR Congo Ebola outbreak death toll surpasses 500 as healthcare workers threaten strike

The Ebola outbreak sweeping through the Democratic Republic of Congo has now claimed more than 500 lives, according to figures released by the United Nations World Health Organization. The latest toll underscores the persistent challenge facing one of the worst Ebola epidemics the country has experienced in recent years. An epidemic centred on Ituri province

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Sudan's maternity wards reopen, offering hope to mothers amid post-war struggles

Sudan’s maternity wards reopen, offering hope to mothers amid post-war struggles

Maternity wards across parts of Sudan are beginning to reopen, bringing renewed hope to expectant mothers navigating the difficult conditions left in the wake of the country’s prolonged conflict. The resumption of maternal healthcare services marks a tentative but meaningful step toward rebuilding essential infrastructure for women and newborns, many of whom have had limited

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Chimamanda Adichie Accuses Lagos Hospital of Obstructing Investigation into Son's Death

Chimamanda Adichie Accuses Lagos Hospital of Obstructing Investigation into Son’s Death

Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has accused a hospital in Lagos of attempting to obstruct an official investigation into the death of her young son. The acclaimed writer, known for works including “Half of a Yellow Sun” and “Americanah,” lost her 21-month-old child at a medical facility in Nigeria’s commercial capital. Adichie has publicly stated

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