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In 2023, just 1.1% of clinical trials were carried out in Africa, according to the World Health Organization. Credit: Freepik

Improving access to innovative medicines in Africa starts with clinical trials

11 Jul 2025

5 min read

Harmful content can shape our behavior for the worse. Credit: Pict Rider

Misinformation lends itself to social contagion – here’s how to recognise and combat it

10 Jul 2025

7 min read

Vaccinating a child against polio at the Mindikru internally displaced peoples's site near Sekota town, Ethiopia, in May 2022. According to outgoing acting WHO director Chikwe Ihekweazu, Africa’s polio progress has been bolstered by vaccination and community-led action. Credit: Mulugeta Ayene/ UNICEF Ethiopia

African surveillance labs can power eradication push

8 Jul 2025

5 min read

Cross-posts Polio

MODC delivering a speech to other schoolgirls on the HPV vaccination.

To ensure the HPV vaccine saves lives, we need to understand how anxiety spreads

17 Jun 2025

6 min read

HPV Vaccine safety

Women’s health must be understood holistically across the entire life course. Credit: REUTERS/Samrang Pring

These countries are making progress on women’s health and well-being

2 Jun 2025

5 min read

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Standards are essential tools for climate-resilient healthcare. Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto

Why we need standards to help boost the the climate resilience of healthcare services

26 May 2025

5 min read

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Baby receives vaccination. Credit: Project Syndicate

The key to global public health

22 May 2025

4 min read

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The Economics of Life-Saving Diagnostics

14 May 2025

4 min read

Cross-posts Antimicrobial resistance

Launch of the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine at the Commune I Health Centre in the District of Bamako, Mali's capiltal city. HPV is the main cause of cervical cancer, which is the second most common cancer in women aged 15-44. The vaccine is being introduced as part of routine vaccination for all girls aged 10, as Mali is one of the 20 most affected countries in Africa. Credit: Gavi, Adriana Borra

Building resilient health systems through immunisation: protecting African children one vaccine at a time

1 May 2025

4 min read

Routine immunisation

Students hold up their paperwork after receiving the Human Papillomavirus Vaccine (HPV) during a vaccination campaign in Sierra Leone in May 2023. Credit: Gavi, Dominique Fofanah

There Can Be No Health Equality Without Gender Equality: Why Vaccines Are Vital to the Future of Africa’s Girls

29 Apr 2025

4 min read

Cross-posts Gender equality Routine immunisation

A group of ANMs and ASHAs proudly displaying UWIN-enabled mobile and tablet devices after achieving 100% registration. Credit: Government of Madhya Pradesh

How two cities in India managed to digitise vaccination status

22 Apr 2025

8 min read

Health worker heroes

Dr Bilal Mateen, PATH's Chief AI Officer, delivering remarks on the future of AI in healthcare delivery. Credit: PATH

Future-proofing AI in health: why we must prioritize investments in evidence, infrastructure and equity

4 Apr 2025

5 min read

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