Africa
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Drug package that saves lives after late HIV diagnosis
People diagnosed late with HIV can benefit from a low-cost cocktail of drugs aimed at preventing a range of infections, according to a major African study conducted led by British researchers. Read more
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Infant vaccination rates too low – WHO
About 10% of infants worldwide still have no contact with vaccination programmes, according to a new global analysis. Read more
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Vaccine to combat RSV ‘within seven years’
A vaccine to prevent respiratory syncytial virus infection could be available within seven years – but is needed sooner, according to new analysis. Read more
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Fertility link to coronary artery disease
The genes that increase the risk of coronary artery disease are linked to good fertility, according to the findings of an international study published last night. Read more
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Diarrhoea still a major child-killer – analysis
Diarrhoea remains one of the biggest threats to children worldwide, killing half a million infants a year, according to a major analysis published today. Read more
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WHO top job goes to Ethiopia
An Ethiopian doctor is to be the next director-general of the World Health Organisation, it has been announced. Read more
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WHO report reveals adolescent death rates
More than 1.2 million adolescents across the world die every year from largely preventable causes, a World Health Organisation (WHO) report says today. Read more
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Study backs post-partum haemorrhage treatment
A major global study has backed the use of tranexamic acid to reduce the risk of post-partum haemorrhage, it was announced last night. Read more
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Step up call on Malaria Day
The world needs to increase its efforts against malaria in spite of recent successes, experts say today on World Malaria Day. Read more
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Guidance call for new TB drugs
New antibiotics could help stem the spread of multi-drug resistant TB – but clinicians need clear guidelines on their use to ensure they remain effective, experts say today in a report marking World TB Day. Read more