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Health
This beat covers issues of people’s health, access to quality health services, public health systems, scientific advancements, and emerging health issues.
Skyrocketing healthcare costs in Africa driving families into poverty
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A new report by WHO Africa office says costly out-of-pocket treatments affect over 200 million people on the continent, pushing 150 million into destitution.
Tackling emerging anti-malarial drug resistance in Africa
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WHO has launched a new strategy to respond to the urgent problem of antimalarial drug resistance in Africa. The report ‘Strategy to Respond to Anti-malarial Drug Resistance in Africa’ (here), is being released during this World Antimicrobial Awareness Week, a global annual campaign to improve awareness of the growing threat of resistance to antibiotics and other medicines.
Horn of Africa: Climate-related health crisis worsens as disease outbreaks surge
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Seven countries in the region recorded 39 reported outbreaks, flooding and other acute public health events between 1 January and 30 October 2022
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Botswana researcher and member of the global DDT Expert Group, Prof Bontle Mbongwe, says decisions on use should be based on science.
Country demonstrates that an AIDS-free generation is possible, says Dr Matshidiso Moeti, WHO Regional Director for Africa.
Nine, including South Africa, Morocco and Tunisia, had reached the 10% goal at the beginning of September and another six managed to sprint ahead to reach the target this month due to rising vaccine deliveries.
Results show that high levels of preparedness and resilience should not be equated with low vulnerability.
