Africa
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Malaria vaccination begins
The first ever national malaria vaccine campaign was launched yesterday in the African country of Malawi. Read more
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Global measles outbreak warning
Rates of measles have quadrupled this year globally, including in Europe, the World Health Organisation has warned. Read more
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Global study highlights C-section death rates
Death rates from caesarean sections are disproportionately high in low and middle-income countries (LMIC), according to the largest study to date on risks following C-sections, published today. Read more
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Tuberculosis-linked infection measured
Doctors should look for fungal infections when treating TB, researchers have warned. Read more
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Pregnancy and kit pull men to HIV testing
A pregnant woman may often be the key to persuading a man to take an HIV test, according to the findings of a major study in Africa. Read more
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Polio stays world emergency
The spread of polio in many poor countries remains a global public health emergency, the World Health Organisation has said, warning of growing problems in countries such as Afghanistan. Read more
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Ebola trial launched
The first randomised controlled trial of a multi-drug treatment for Ebola has begun in Africa, it has been announced. Read more
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WHO pledge to step up malaria action as cases rise
Cases of malaria increased last year for the second time this decade, the World Health Organisation has revealed. Read more
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C-sections almost double worldwide in 15 years
The number of babies born through caesarean section almost doubled to 21% between 2000 and 2015, but in some countries, the rate is more than 40%, startling new figures show. Read more
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Improvement found to lupus testing
Researchers have identified two new variants of lupus, from tests on patients in Africa. Read more