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Health The World

20. November 2023

Diagnosing Tuberculosis: a Key Step to Eradicate the Deadly Disease

According to the latest report on tuberculosis produced by the World Health Organization, diagnosis and treatment services have greatly improved in 2022, and efforts must consistently be deployed to eradicate the deadly disease for good.

Health Nigeria

12. November 2023

Millions of Girls to Be Protected from Cervical Cancer

Nigeria is looking to administer the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine to some 8 million girls from nine to 14 during a five-day campaign to protect them from cervical cancer, which is common yet preventable.

Malaria Vaccine Endorsed By WHO For First Time

Health Sub-Saharan Africa

10. November 2023

Vaccine Saving Lives Against Malaria

The first vaccine approved to fight malaria is proven to be effective, reducing deaths among young children by 13% in countries greatly affected by the disease, mainly in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Animals The World

5. November 2023

We May Have Found a Way to Save Millions of Chickens a Year

In a breakthrough study, researchers have found a way of potentially making birds resistant to the avian flu.

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Health The World

2. November 2023

More Malaria Vaccines to Save Children’s Lives

A four-year agreement has been signed to secure the supply of the world’s second malaria vaccine, guaranteeing that children will have access to the life-saving serum as the vaccine plays a crucial role in the fight against malaria.

Society Venezuela

29. October 2023

Electronic Cigarettes Banned in Eight Countries Across This Region

Eight countries in the Americas have banned the use of electronic cigarettes.

Environment Colombia

28. October 2023

Creating a “Green Corridor” with Millions of Plants

In 2016, Medellín, Colombia started a "green corridor" program that involved the planting of millions of plants and trees.

Two types of white blood cells in human body

Health The World

27. October 2023

We Finally Know How Many Cells Are in a Human Body!

An international team of researchers not only has finally – and successfully – estimated the number of cells that make up the human body, but also that they follow a mathematical pattern that appears in nature.

Society Southeast Asia

17. October 2023

Saving Mothers’ and Children’s Lives: a Priority Across This Region

Southeast Asia has seen a reduction in maternal, newborn, and child deaths, and strategies and interventions have been developed and deployed even further to reduce the gap in health services across all countries.

Health Indonesia

14. October 2023

Life-Saving Children’s Vaccine Is Now Implemented Here

In an effort to curb infant mortalities, Indonesia is expanding its childhood immunization campaign to include the rotavirus vaccine.