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Nigeria has officially introduced Lenacapavir, a groundbreaking twice-yearly injection set to transform the country’s HIV prevention strategy by replacing daily oral medication with a more convenient bi-annual regimen. This story is written and edited by the Global South World team At a launch event in Abuja themed “Flagging off the ....
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Across much of Africa, women continue to face significant barriers in accessing the rights, opportunities, and markets available to men. According to the International Finance Corporation (IFC), the gender gap in sub-Saharan Africa remains at 32% across four critical dimensions: political participation, economic opportunity, education, and health. At the current pace of progress, the IFC […]
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While there has been progress in improving child survival rates globally, thousands of children still face health challenges that are preventable. From malnutrition and infectious diseases to limited access to basic healthcare services, underprivileged areas are mostly hit hardest. Prioritising early childhood healthcare is one of the most effective ways to drive change. Equally important […]
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Today, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced a policy recommendation for spatial repellents to be used as an innovative tool to help fight insect-borne diseases like malaria. SC Johnson, maker of household brands such as OFF!®, Baygon® and Raid® and leaders in insect science, has been working towards this achievement for more than a decade […]
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South Africa is in the grip of a chronic health crisis – and the numbers don’t lie. The country’s rate of chronic diseases (disease burden) far outpaces global averages, putting enormous pressure on a healthcare system already stretched thin. HIV affects a staggering 18.2% of the country’s population (compared to just 0.6% globally), while 15.3 […]
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Medical errors remain one of the world’s most persistent health challenges — claiming lives and costing billions each year. For decades, the “see one, do one, teach one” model dominated medical training. But while tradition has its place, it often falls short in preparing healthcare professionals for high-stakes, time-critical moments. A powerful alternative is changing […]
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At the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) Annual General Meeting in Calabar, Dr. Aisha Umar, Chief Medical Officer of the African Medical Centre of Excellence (AMCE), issued a powerful call to action for African policymakers, practitioners, and partners to work together in transforming the continent’s health systems. Delivering a keynote address titled “Strengthening Health Systems: From […]
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