Civil unrest in key endemic regions, such as the Central African Republic and southwestern Cameroon, has hindered disease ...

A comprehensive strategy that combines pharmacological advances, vector control, public outreach to raise awareness and ...

But now, thanks to a combination of non-profit researchers and African public-health workers, there are signs of progress ...

In a major breakthrough for rhodesiense human African trypanosomiasis (r-HAT) treatment, in August 2024 WHO recommended fexinidazole to replace ...

The prevention and controlling of Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTD) are crucial to ending extreme poverty in the country in the next two decades, the Volta Regional Director of Health, Dr Chrysantus ...

In a landmark partnership to bolster Africa’s fight against neglected tropical diseases (NTDs), the African Union (AU) Commission’s Department of Health, Humanitarian Affairs, and Social Development ...

Niger became the first African country to eliminate the parasitic infection onchocerciasis, also known as river blindness, and the fifth worldwide, according to World Health Organisation (WHO).

As the MRI with its building sprawl over five acres, a stone’s throw from Borella junction, celebrates its 125th anniversary, Director Dr. Suranga Dolamulla journeys back in time to its humble origins ...

Sarah Benn loses suspension appeal The retired GP and climate activist Sarah Benn lost her High Court appeal against a misconduct finding and suspension by a medical practitioners’ tribunal over her ...

On Saturday after half of the mats were rolled up for the medal round, Adams and Melendy finished the job, each winning a 3A ...

Romance isn't always rosy as conditions like erotomania, Stendhal syndrome and Takotsubo cardiomyopathy demonstrate ...