Africa: Off-Label Use of Covid-19 Vaccines Was Once Discouraged but Has Become Common Amid New Guidelines

Following the federal government's changes to COVID-19 vaccine eligibility and recommendations in 2025, many people are wondering whether they can get COVID-19 vaccines for… Read more »

Africa: Toilets Can Make Africa's Roads Safer, According to This New Study

Travelling on Africa's roads comes with many challenges. The biggest is arriving at your destination safely. The continent is one of the hotspots of global road trauma. Its traffic… Read more »

Africa: Violence Is a Normal Part of Life for Many Young Children - Study Traces the Mental Health Impacts

Children in many countries are growing up surrounded by violence. It may happen at home, in their neighbourhoods, or both. Some children are directly harmed, while others witness… Read more »

South Africa: We Studied the Walking Habits of Young Men in Cape Town and London - and Debunked a Myth

Being mobile means people can get access to opportunities and take part in economic and social life. Mobility, in all its forms, is critical for cities to thrive. Read more »

Africa: Strokes Are On the Rise in Africa - Why the Continent Needs Its Own Care Guidelines

A stroke is a medical emergency that happens when something prevents the brain from getting enough blood flow. Stroke is now one of the leading causes of death and disability in… Read more »

Africa: Why Are So Many Millennials Getting Cancer?

If you're reading this there's a good chance that you, like me, are a millennial. If so, you've probably noticed more and more cases of friends or acquaintances with diseases that… Read more »

Africa: Ibuprofen - How an Everyday Drug Might Offer Protection Against Cancer

Ibuprofen is a household name - the go-to remedy for everything from headaches to period pain. But recent research suggests this everyday drug might be doing more than easing… Read more »

Africa: Taking Down Malaria's Bodyguards - Scientists Target Parasite's Secret Defence System

Malaria remains one of the world's most devastating infectious diseases, claiming more than half a million lives each year. In Africa, the illness is mostly caused by a parasite… Read more »

Africa: Rift Valley Fever - What It Is, How It Spreads and How to Stop It

Rift Valley Fever (RVF) is a viral disease transmitted by mosquitoes that mainly affects livestock. It can also infect humans. While most human cases remain mild, it can cause… Read more »

Africa: Covid-19 mRNA Vaccines Could Unlock the Next Revolution in Cancer Treatment - New Research

The COVID-19 mRNA-based vaccines that saved 2.5 million lives globally during the pandemic could help spark the immune system to fight cancer. This is the surprising takeaway of a… Read more »

Africa: Cancer Drug Quality in Africa Is a Worry - What We Found in a 4-Country Study

The number of people receiving treatment for cancer has risen dramatically in the last decade in many African countries. For example, 10 years ago in Ethiopia and Kenya, cancer… Read more »

Kenya: Young Mothers in Kenya Face a Higher Risk of Giving Birth Early - Study Explores Why

Preterm babies are those born alive before 37 weeks of pregnancy are completed. The global figure for babies born early was 13.4 million in 2020. But statistics on preterm babies… Read more »

Kenya: Pregnant Teens in Kenya's Low-Income Areas Avoid Health Care Because of Fear and Stigma

"I feared people and feared the doctors because they would probably judge or insult me. So, she (mother) told me no, that should not be the case, and so she offered to take me." Read more »

South Africa: Fruit Juices in South Africa Are Getting a Free Ride - Why They Should Have the Same Health Warning Labels As Fizzy Drinks

South Africa is facing a sharp rise in obesity-related diseases like type 2 diabetes. Between 2010 and 2019, the prevalence of diabetes nearly tripled from 4.5% to 12.7%. This… Read more »

West Africa: West Africa's Trade Monitoring System Has Collapsed - Why This Is Dangerous for Food Security

A decade ago countries in West Africa set up a unique trade monitoring mechanism. Its purpose was to track intra-regional trade in agricultural products and livestock in the… Read more »

Africa: Africa Imports Over 70% of Its Medicines. Making Active Ingredients Locally Would Change This

Africa carries a heavy health burden. It accounts for 25% of the global disease burden despite having only 18% of the global population. Read more »

Africa: How Vaping Primes the Lungs for Covid-19 Damage

As colder months set in, respiratory infections begin to climb: everything from the common cold and flu to COVID-19. It's a time when healthy lungs matter more than ever. Yet the… Read more »

South Africa: We Tested If a Specialised Magnetic Powder Could Remove Microplastics From Drinking Water - the Answer Is Yes

Microplastics are the crumbs of our plastic world, tiny pieces that come from bigger items breaking apart or from products like synthetic clothing and packaging. They're now… Read more »

South Africa: Male Circumcision Is Made Easier By a Clever South African Invention - We Trained Healthcare Workers to Use It

Voluntary medical male circumcision is one of the most important ways to reduce new HIV infections. The foreskin contains receptors that the HIV virus can attach to, and removing… Read more »

South Africa: South African Students Still Don't Feel Safe On Campus - How Protection Can Be Stepped Up

Students at South African universities have to deal with a disturbing reality. They face the threat of violent crime, in particular gender-based violence. They also battle with… Read more »

Africa: Pet Guardians Are Increasingly Worried About the Mental Health of Their Dogs and Cats

When it comes to caring for pets, some people worry most about physical health, while others are more concerned about financing potential health problems. But what stands out in a… Read more »

Africa: South Africa's Rooibos Tea - Can It Improve Digestion?

Rooibos tea, a caffeine-free drink made from the leaves of a shrub indigenous to South Africa, is part of the country's heritage. Read more »

Africa: Vaccine Mandates Misinformation - 2 Experts Explain the True Role of Slavery and Racism in the History of Public Health Policy - and the Growing Threat Ignorance Poses Today

On Sept. 3, 2025, Florida announced its plans to be the first state to eliminate vaccine mandates for its citizens, including those for children to attend school. Read more »

South Africa: Pneumonia Vaccines for Adults Are Now Recommended Starting At Age 50 - a Geriatrician Explains the Change

Autumn brings a chill in the air - and the start of another season of respiratory illnesses, which can be especially hard for older adults. Read more »

Africa: Is It Ok to Sit On Public Toilet Seats?

If you're a parent or have a chronic health condition that needs quick or frequent trips to the bathroom, you've probably mapped out the half-decent public toilets in your area. Read more »