Latest News
SPECIAL REPORT: Why open defecation is prevalent across Nigeria
“Driver, abeg park, somebody want to poopoo,” a passenger yelled above the music blaring from the bus radio. “Oh, why…
Adherence is delaying HIV elimination targets. What’s needed to break the cycle
South Africa has the world’s highest AIDS burden. Shutterstock Michelle Moorhouse, University of the Witwatersrand and Willem Daniel Francois Venter,…
The death rate for mothers having C-sections is 50 times higher in Africa
Maternal mortality is much higher in Africa than in high-income countries. Shutterstock Bruce M Biccard, University of Cape Town The…
Nigeria needs a more effective sanitation strategy. Here are some ideas
Billions of people globally don’t have access to safe, clean toilets. Clive Chilvers/Shutterstock Juan Pablo Rud, Royal Holloway; Britta Augsburg,…
Popular News
Many men living with prostate cancer are confronted with significant…
Tuberculosis is the world’s top infectious killer disease according to…
Sale of unregistered processed and packaged food products in both…
Every year, mosquitoes kill more people than any other animal.…
The loose vagina myth and 3 ways to tighten it up 'down there'
When it comes to the vagina, there are a lot of myths and misconceptions. Some people believe that vaginas can…
White Meat Can Raise Cholesterol As Much As Red Meat, New Study Shows
White meat, such as chicken, may raise blood cholesterol levels as much as red meat does, a new, small…
Equity in health care improves people's health
Researchers are testing an equity-based model in emergency departments, mental health agencies and hospital units. (Shutterstock) Annette J. Browne, University…
Stop Cancer! Check Out 5 Steps To Examine Your Breasts By Yourself
There are certain steps to take to examine your breasts by yourself in order to detect cancer early. These are…
Cancer Will Kill Almost 1 Million Africans Annually by 2030, Says WHO
One of the main challenges that continue to bedevil Africa, decades after many African countries acquired their full autonomy from…
