Africa
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Regular exercise could boost COVID vaccine effectiveness
Regular physical activity may boost the effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccination, researchers report today. Read more
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Neurological complications linked to monkeypox
Monkeypox has been linked to rare cases of neurological complications, including encephalitis and confusion, according to a new review of evidence. Read more
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Reasons why dog rabies persists in Africa revealed
Reasons why dog-mediated rabies remains endemic in affected regions across Africa, despite low virus prevalence, have been revealed, thanks to a UK-led study. Read more
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Warning of measles, polio resurgence
The world is facing a new threat from measles, with a near doubling of cases in the wake of the pandemic, world agencies have warned. Read more
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Million milestone passed for malaria vaccine
More than one million children in three African countries have received at least one dose of the world’s first malaria vaccine as part of a pilot programme. Read more
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Rheumatic heart disease breakthrough
Six newly identified proteins, implicated in rheumatic heart disease, could herald a change in the way the condition is treated and diagnosed in the developing world, researchers say. Read more
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Quick method unveiled to identify malaria-causing mosquitoes
A "holy grail" method of quickly and cheaply identifying the ageing mosquitoes that cause malaria has been developed. Read more
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African clue to anti-COVID gene
Swedish researchers say they have pinpointed a gene variant that protects against severe COVID infection. Read more
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Dementia cases could triple globally by 2050
The number of adults living with dementia is expected to nearly triple by 2050, according to a new global report, published today. Read more
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46 mutations in new African variant
A new COVID variant, with dozens of mutations, has caused a cluster of cases in southern France after being imported from central Africa, scientists have reported. Read more