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fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago
UK news

One pregnant woman dies every two minutes, shocking new figures reveal

Cuts to international aid threaten progress in reducing maternal deaths, especially in sub-Saharan Africa.
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago
London startup

People are having more twins. How can we make births safer? DW 03/24/2025

The rise in twin births globally is not matched by improved healthcare access for mothers, especially in low-income regions.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago
UK news

One pregnant woman dies every two minutes, shocking new figures reveal

Cuts to international aid threaten progress in reducing maternal deaths, especially in sub-Saharan Africa.
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago
London startup

People are having more twins. How can we make births safer? DW 03/24/2025

The rise in twin births globally is not matched by improved healthcare access for mothers, especially in low-income regions.
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fromSocial Media Today
1 month ago
London startup

TikTok Announces New Safety Initiatives for African Users

TikTok announces safety initiatives including digital literacy training and partnerships to enhance user protection in Sub-Saharan Africa.
#public-health
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Public health

It's back to drug rationing': the end of HIV was in sight. Then came the cuts

The goal of virtually eliminating HIV is uncertain due to drastic cuts in US aid funding, impacting global health initiatives.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

It's a cowboy show out there': the deadly lottery of the snakebite antivenom industry

Antivenom availability and regulation in sub-Saharan Africa is dangerously inadequate, threatening patient health and treatment outcomes.
Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

It's back to drug rationing': the end of HIV was in sight. Then came the cuts

The goal of virtually eliminating HIV is uncertain due to drastic cuts in US aid funding, impacting global health initiatives.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

It's a cowboy show out there': the deadly lottery of the snakebite antivenom industry

Antivenom availability and regulation in sub-Saharan Africa is dangerously inadequate, threatening patient health and treatment outcomes.
more#public-health
Medicine
fromWIRED
2 months ago

The USAID Shutdown Puts Millions of African Lives at Risk

US humanitarian aid to sub-Saharan Africa is vital, with 73% focused on health programs like PEPFAR, essential for HIV treatment and prevention.
fromNorthwestern
3 months ago
Medicine

Hepatitis B Network Addresses Key Research Gaps in Sub-Saharan Africa

Addressing Hepatitis B research gaps in sub-Saharan Africa is vital for better health outcomes and prevention strategies.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 months ago

At least 27 people killed, dozens rescued after two shipwrecks off Tunisia

The tragic capsize of migrant boats off Tunisia resulted in 27 deaths, highlighting the dangers faced by sub-Saharan Africans seeking to reach Europe.
Miscellaneous
fromBig Think
4 months ago

Google's $1 billion bet on Africa's digital future

Sub-Saharan Africa is entering a 'digital decade', with internet access promising to tackle significant socio-economic issues.
fromNon Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
4 months ago
Business

Africa, Colonialism, and the Paradox of International Aid - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

Mission 300 aims to provide green-energy access to 300 million people in Sub-Saharan Africa by 2030, essential for economic development.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
9 months ago

A new way to prevent HIV delivers dramatic results in trial

Lenacapavir injection proved more effective than daily PrEP pills, showing promise for HIV prevention among women in sub-Saharan Africa.
fromwww.nytimes.com
10 months ago
US news

F.B.I. Director Makes Rare Visit to Africa as Terrorism Threat Grows

Counterterrorism efforts in sub-Saharan Africa discussed by FBI director during visit to Kenya and Nigeria. Al Shabab is highlighted as a major threat.
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