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New meningitis vaccine proves promising in defeating epidemic

Pentavalent vaccine was found effective against five of the six meningococcal bacteria strains found in Africa.

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WHO: Tanzania declares end of Marburg outbreak

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It was the first such outbreak in Tanzania, a country with a population of almost 62 million.

Cholera vaccine shortage likely to last as cases go up

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Balancing preventative vaccination campaigns with responding to urgent outbreaks has been challenging as case numbers have risen.

Insight into Africa’s share in heavy burden of climate change

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Africa’s potential is marked down by a historically inaccurate rating system and perhaps a deliberate misapplication of growth indices.

Cat medication potential in treating worms in humans

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Drug resistance has been on the rise against commonly used Albendazole and Mebendazole.

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