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Health The Philippines22. September 2024The Last Mile: Doubling Down on Squashing Malaria
As the Southeast Asian country is close to wiping out malaria completely, healthcare workers are hard at work to eliminate the mosquito-borne infectious disease in what is the Philippines’ last stronghold in the mountains.
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Health The World18. September 2024Lupus Breakthrough: Advanced Treatments in the Works
The discovery of a fundamental imbalance in the immune response of patients suffering from lupus could lead to improved targeted treatments, giving hope to millions of people living with the chronic autoimmune condition.
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Society Ethiopia17. September 2024Feeding Children for the Sake of Today and Tomorrow
Ethiopia is addressing stunted growth, wasting, and poor access to essential nutrition services by shifting from facility-based approaches to community-driven solutions, including ensuring children are well-fed, thus strengthening local support systems and improving nutrition and health.
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Health Uganda14. September 2024New Portable X-Rays Help Diagnose Tuberculosis from Anywhere
A new digital X-ray system equipped with artificial intelligence is so easy to transport and use that vulnerable populations in Uganda’s hard-to-reach places can now be screened for tuberculosis and treated in time.
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Health Kenya13. September 2024Baby’s “First Vaccine”: Breastfeeding Rates Soar
Kenyan authorities are deploying baby-friendly initiatives to significantly reduce rates of early childhood mortality, including breastfeeding, which is often considered a baby’s “first vaccine” given that it is packed with customized protection.