There is good news for many African women as a new HIV preventative is being developed to help prevent the contraction of HIV. Previously woman have had to rely on a pill that they have to take daily, Truvada, which has proven difficult to maintain as they are not discrete and create a social pressure…
Continue readingThe Fight to End SARS
The Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) in Nigeria, have long been accused of extortion, beatings, killings and more. Protesters have marched daily, nationwide, for a week demanding an change in police forces. During these demonstrations, they have been met with beatings, tear gas and gunfire from police which has killed at least ten people, says the…
Continue readingLatest on Coronavirus in Africa
While coronavirus continues to peak and trough all over the world it seems that cases in Africa are, for the time being, declining with the continent-wide daily average dropping by 700 known cases last week, compared to the week before. The CDC director of Africa, Dr John Nkengasong said this was a “sign of hope”…
Continue readingAfrican Safari with an infant
While taking your little one away on an African safari may seem like a great idea, there are many things to consider before you go ahead and book that trip of a lifetime. Malaria zones are common in Africa and depending on the age of the infant they may not be able to receive the…
Continue readingWhy Do Leaders in Africa Prefer Medical Treatments Abroad?
It has been well document the love African leaders for health systems’ abroad, but why is this? What do treatments have abroad over the treatments in the African continent? Africa can prides itself with some of the best hospitals in the world, equally having the best trained doctors who are highly demanded abroad. So what…
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