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Two years after Malawi first rolled out a new vaccine, health workers in typhoid hotspots see its impact

Research suggested the typhoid conjugate vaccine (TCV) could offer 78% protection against an infection that has pummelled many thousands of Malawian families each year. Health workers in Blantyre say it’s working.

Prepare for a bird flu pandemic now, virologists urge

Leading virologists from 40 countries warn of critical gaps in pandemic preparedness and outline a plan for readying the world.

Your fridge might be a breeding ground for bacteria – here’s how to fix it

Your fridge might feel cold, but is it cold enough to stop bacteria? Over 50% of fridges run too warm, and most of us never check.

From vaccines to screenings: how Uzbekistan is transforming cancer care for women

By addressing cervical cancer prevention and expanding efforts to tackle breast cancer, Uzbekistan is setting an example for public health strategies in Central Asia.

Most people with highly drug-resistant infections are not accessing appropriate treatment

Some 93% of people in lower income countries are struggling to access the appropriate drugs to treat antibiotic-resistant infections, research suggests.

African women at higher risk of pre-eclampsia – a dangerous pregnancy complication

Research indicates that pre-eclampsia has a genetic basis. African women are at greater risk than other population groups.

How Nigeria’s Nasarawa state took on hepatitis

An ambitious five-year viral hepatitis elimination plan in northern Nigeria‘s Nasarawa State has led to a reduction in hepatitis B and C burdens, including among people living with HIV.

When it comes to health information, who should you trust? 4 ways to spot a dodgy ‘expert’

Even if we feel we have some understanding of science, few of us have the time or the capacity to verify every claim made by every so called ‘expert’.

Gavi impact in Asia and the Pacific since 2000

Gavi’s impact in the Asia and the Pacific for the past 25 years underscores its mission to save lives, reduce inequities and empower communities through immunisation.