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Rumors: Herbal Medicines during the pandemic
During the early stages of the pandemic, while the rest of the world grappled with the devastating effects of the pandemic, Africa seemed untouchable. Many
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Ghana: Pay Attention To Critical Global Health Issues Like Neglected Tropical Diseases,- GHS
By Nana Yaw @theherbal_hyper The Ghana Health Service took to their Twitter page explaining the need to pay attention to critical global health issues like
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Ghana: Study reveals Ghanaian traditional medicines show promising results against tropical diseases
The discovery of new drugs is vital to achieving the eradication of neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) in Africa and around the world. Now, researchers have
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The Medical Aspect of ‘Magical’ Cannabis (weed)- Ernest Edem
Cannabis sativa popularly known as Marijuana or weed/wee is a herb 🌿 that is widespread among nations in different continents. Some men and women smoke
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African Countries Differ Widely in Prenatal HIV Testing – Why It Matters
ANALYSISBy Anthony Idowu Ajayi The introduction of antiretroviral drugs has resulted in a remarkable decline in mother-to-child transmission of HIV. New infections among children declined by 52% worldwide
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Nigeria: Why Nigeria’s Maternal Mortality Amongst Highest in the World
By Itodo Daniel Sule, Olayemi John-Mensah (Abuja), Lami Sadiq (Kaduna), Misbahu Bashir (Maiduguri), Nana-Hauwa Sule (Kano), Hope Abah Emmanuel (Makurdi), Bassey Willie (Yenagoa), Ibraheem Hamza
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Zimbabwe: Garlic Farmers Urged to Increase Exports
By Oliver Kazunga LOCAL garlic farmers have been urged to increase exports riding on the growth of the global market which has expanded to US$2,48
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Kenya: Medical Laboratory Workers Go On Strike
By Steve Otieno & Nasibo Kabale Medical laboratory workers are the latest frontline workers in healthcare to go on strike after the government failed to
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Nigeria: We expect the first batch of vaccines to come in possibly towards the end of January
By Onyebuchi Ezigbo Federal Government has given assurances that the first batch of COVID-19 vaccine will arrive in the country by the end of January.
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Covid-19: Egypt approves Sinopharm vaccine for general use
Egypt has approved the use of a COVID-19 vaccine developed by Chinese pharma giant Sinopharm, the health minister said. The first batch of the vaccine
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Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe’s government imposes national lockdown
Zimbabwe’s government on Saturday imposed a national lockdown following a surge in Covid-19 cases. Only essential services, such as hospitals, pharmacies and supermarkets will remain
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Somalia: COVID-19 vaccines are distant as virus spreads
As richer countries race to distribute COVID-19 vaccines, Somalia remains the rare place where much of the population hasn’t taken the coronavirus seriously. Some fear
