Did plague never disappeared despite killing millions? Read here!
The plague, one of the deadliest infectious diseases in human history, continues to exist despite the passage of centuries and advances in modern medicine....
US aid withdrawal puts African healthcare systems under growing strain
Healthcare systems across Africa are facing increasing pressure following major reductions in US foreign assistance, with the disruption of programmes supported by the United...
Fiji declares national HIV emergency as infections surge
Fiji has declared a national HIV emergency after a sharp rise in new infections, prompting the government to step up testing, prevention and treatment...
Maternal anaemia during pregnancy linked to smaller brain volumes in babies: Study
Babies born to mothers who experienced anaemia during pregnancy may have smaller brain volumes in early childhood, particularly in areas associated with movement, learning,...
Ebola outbreak in DR Congo spreads further
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has spread to a sixth province, raising fresh concerns among health authorities as...
Afghanistan: Child malnutrition crisis deepens as aid cuts threaten food supplies
Afghanistan is facing a worsening child nutrition crisis, with malnutrition reaching critical levels in an increasing number of provinces as shortages of humanitarian funding...
Climate Change is reshaping malaria risk across Africa
Climate change is altering the geographical pattern of malaria risk across Africa, with parts of southern and East Africa emerging as increasingly vulnerable areas...
AI-designed vaccine could protect against future pandemics
Researchers at the University of Cambridge have developed what they describe as a “fundamentally new” type of vaccine using artificial intelligence, raising hopes for...
Highly contagious ‘vomit bug’ spreads across US
A highly contagious stomach virus commonly referred to as the “vomit bug” is rapidly spreading across several parts of the United States, raising concerns...