Africa
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Approval for UK-developed malaria vaccine
A British-developed vaccine is to become the world’s second vaccine against malaria, the World Health Organization has announced. Read more
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Success in speeding up polio testing
British scientists have successfully applied a new viral detection technique to polio, enabling speedier results in afflicted countries, it has been announced. Read more
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Gene variant is ‘natural defence’ against HIV
A gene that acts as natural defence against HIV has been identified in people of African descent, according to a new international study. Read more
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Malaria vaccine boost
Africa is to get 18 million doses of the new malaria vaccine over the next two years, it has been announced. Read more
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International consensus statement published on concussion in sport
Sporting bodies need to update their rules to prevent harmful collisions, according to major new guidelines published today. Read more
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Rapid action needed to combat maternal anaemia – WHO
The World Health Organization (WHO) has called for rapid action to help combat anaemia among women of reproductive age. Read more
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Low-cost interventions could prevent one million stillbirths and new-born deaths
Eight low-cost interventions for pregnant women in 81 low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) could prevent about 566,000 stillbirths and 5.2 million babies from being born preterm or small for gestational age every year. Read more
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Insecticidal malaria nets lose effectiveness after 12 months
Insecticidal malaria nets may stop working after just 12 months in spite of being intended to work for three years, researchers report today. Read more
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Alarm as drug resistant malaria emerges
Parasites have emerged that are resistant to malaria drugs, posing a threat to thousands around the world, the World Health Organization has warned. Read more
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Medical pleas for environmental action
Medical organisations are pressing the government to set new targets for reducing air pollution – after it missed a deadline last month. Read more