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Health BeninBetter Mosquito Nets for Even Better Malaria Protection
Bed nets remain one of the most effective tools against malaria, and second-generation mosquito screens have been successfully tested in West African countries like Benin, preventing a rise in cases and deaths from the life-threatening disease.
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Society
Society The WorldPeople Live Longer, All Over the World!
Over three decades, life expectancy grew worldwide, most notably in Eastern sub-Saharan Africa with an impressive increase of almost 11 years, following concerted efforts like improved prevention and treatment tactics, and the strengthening and expansion of immunization programs.
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Health The WorldBetter Safe Than Sorry: Prepping Bird Flu Vaccines for Humans, Just in Case
In an effort to anticipate future disease outbreaks, health experts have taken the precaution of creating a bird flu vaccine for humans, staying prepared and on top of their game in the unlikely-but-possible event of an outbreak.