Malaria Can’t Be Beaten Without Political Will And More Funding
Today, 94% of the world’s 249 million malaria cases are in Africa. Children under five, pregnant women, migrant populations, and
April 25, 2024
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Empowering Africa: Collaborative Efforts in Genomic Surveillance to Combat Antimicrobial Resistance
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) poses a serious threat to global health, transcending borders and demanding an international response. There is an
April 23, 2024
Start of the Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Season (Alert to Clinicians)
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is the most common cause of bronchiolitis and lower respiratory tract infection (LRTI) among young children
March 8, 2024
The 2022 Antenatal HIV Sentinel Survey
South Africa is home to 7.5 million people living with HIV. Despite the large burden, the country has made progress,
January 12, 2024
Start of the Malaria Season in South Africa
The start of summer generally marks the start of the malaria season in South Africa, due to higher temperatures and
October 30, 2023
Challenges and Visions for a Polio-Free World
On World Polio Day, celebrated on October 24, we raise awareness of the critical importance of polio vaccination and celebrate
October 24, 2023
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Long‐COVID is generally defined as COVID‐19 related symptoms that are present 28 days or more after the onset of acute COVID‐19 infection.
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