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Nearly half of COVID-19 survivors in Africa experiencing Long COVID symptoms, study suggests

Fatigue is the most commonly reported symptom among COVID-19 survivors in Africa.

8 Dec 2023
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Muhammad Kamran during a vaccination campaign. Credit: Expanded Program on Immunization, Punjab.

Living proof: in Pakistan, a polio-disabled vaccinator inspires his community

7 Dec 2023
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A lab worker at Atlantic Lifesciences, Ghana. Credit: Gavi/Svetlomir Slavchev

The African Vaccine Manufacturing Accelerator: what is it and why is it important?

7 Dec 2023
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These health issues are trigged by the allergens that normally reside in live Christmas trees. Credit: voronaman/ Shutterstock

Christmas tree syndrome: why the festive evergreen can make your nose run – and what you can do about it

8 Dec 2023
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A man with his head in his hand, looking tired. Credit: Alex Green on Pexels

Nearly half of COVID-19 survivors in Africa experiencing Long COVID symptoms, study suggests

8 Dec 2023
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A new study has found that nanoplastics can induce changes in the brain that are seen in Parkinson's disease.  Credit: National Cancer Institute on Unsplash

New research links nanoplastics to Parkinson’s and some types of dementia

7 Dec 2023
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Muhammad Kamran during a vaccination campaign. Credit: Expanded Program on Immunization, Punjab.

Living proof: in Pakistan, a polio-disabled vaccinator inspires his community

7 Dec 2023
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8 Dec 2023

Over 20 years of saving lives: Ghana’s immunisation journey

8 Dec 2023

The Impact of Climate Change on Cholera

7 Dec 2023

How Climate Change is Fueling the Spread of Diseases

1 Dec 2023

The science behind COVID-19

A man with his head in his hand, looking tired. Credit: Alex Green on Pexels

Nearly half of COVID-19 survivors in Africa experiencing Long COVID symptoms, study suggests

8 Dec 2023
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Facemasks catch viruses – so why is the evidence on their effectiveness so confusing?

13 Nov 2023
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From a Grassroots Survey to Long COVID Treatment Trials

7 Nov 2023
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Stories from the Community

Muhammad Kamran during a vaccination campaign. Credit: Expanded Program on Immunization, Punjab.

Living proof: in Pakistan, a polio-disabled vaccinator inspires his community

7 Dec 2023
5 min read
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Scientist and environmentalist Mayokun Iyaomolere. Credit: Mayokun Iyaomolere

The Nigerian town slipping into the sea

6 Dec 2023
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Zimbabwe digs boreholes to tackle growing cholera outbreak

5 Dec 2023
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These health issues are trigged by the allergens that normally reside in live Christmas trees. Credit: voronaman/ Shutterstock

Christmas tree syndrome: why the festive evergreen can make your nose run – and what you can do about it

8 Dec 2023
4 min read
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A new study has found that nanoplastics can induce changes in the brain that are seen in Parkinson's disease.  Credit: National Cancer Institute on Unsplash

New research links nanoplastics to Parkinson’s and some types of dementia

7 Dec 2023
4 min read
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Gene therapy is a comparatively new and rapidly growing corner of medicine.  Image: National Cancer Institute on Unsplash

A new gene therapy could revolutionize the treatment of diseases like sickle cell anaemia. Here’s how

6 Dec 2023
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Tales from the Past

Credit: By Otis Historical Archives, National Museum of Health and Medicine - Emergency hospital during influenza epidemic (NCP 1603), National Museum of Health and Medicine.

No, 1918’s pandemic flu didn’t prey on the vigorous young

16 Oct 2023
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A meningococcal vaccination session in Burkina Faso in 2017. Credit: GAVI/2017/Juliette Bastin

How Africa defeated meningitis A

5 Oct 2023
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Wegovy was inspired by Gila monster venom – here are some other drugs with surprising origins

15 Sep 2023
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Emerging Threats

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Childhood pneumonia is surging in many countries

5 Dec 2023
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Everything you need to know about H1N2 “swine flu”

4 Dec 2023
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A Kenyan infant receives a malaria vaccination.  Image: Reuters/Baz Ratner

We are facing a 'perfect storm' on malaria. But renewed efforts can change the weather

30 Nov 2023
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Making Vaccines Work

A lab worker at Atlantic Lifesciences, Ghana. Credit: Gavi/Svetlomir Slavchev

The African Vaccine Manufacturing Accelerator: what is it and why is it important?

7 Dec 2023
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Hepatitis B is a liver infection caused by the hepatitis B virus. Credit: julien Tromeur on Unsplash

Why a birth dose of hepatitis B vaccine could be life-changing

6 Dec 2023
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José Manuel Barroso, Chair of the Gavi Board, speaking during the Gavi, an Alliance Fit for the Future session at the MTR Gavi Meeting in Madrid, Spain, 2023. Credit: Gavi/Benedikt von Loebell

“A Pivotal Year for the Vaccine Alliance”: A preview of what’s coming at this week’s Gavi Board meeting

4 Dec 2023
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Antibiotic Shortages Are Fueling Antimicrobial Resistance

24 Nov 2023
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Medical worker holding a sign with text: No vaccine for climate change. Credit: Healthy Energy Initiative India

No vaccine for climate change

22 Nov 2023
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David Marlow and Dr Muhammad Ali Pate, Nigeria’s Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, during October’s introduction of the HPV vaccine. Gavi/2023/Christopher Bulus

Leading on vaccine equity: reflections on 100 days as interim CEO

14 Nov 2023
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To Prevent the Next Pandemic, Follow the Science

13 Nov 2023
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