Africa

The World Health Organization (WHO) has confirmed that Kenya has eliminated human African trypanosomiasis, commonly known as sleeping sickness, as...

In the latest episode of Paul Talks Science, we go inside the labs — and into the field — with...

A global cholera resurgence is claiming more lives than last year, despite a drop in reported infections, according to a...

In Nigeria’s north, families are skipping meals not by choice, but by force, driven to desperation by conflict, inflation, and...

The world has pulled 100 million children out of labour since 2000. Yet in Nigeria, a rising birthrate and stalling...

From fighting Ebola to steering Nigeria through COVID-19, Dr. Chikwe Ihekweazu has seen it all—and now he’s bringing that expertise...

From cardiac care to continental strategy, Professor Mohamed Janabi is stepping into WHO Africa’s top job with one clear message:...

Africa’s next big launch isn’t a satellite but eight syringes—home-grown vaccines slated to lift off in just four years. Africa...

On World Malaria Day a queue of mothers and infants snaked toward the vaccination room of a community clinic outside...

In the high-stakes arena of African public health, five distinguished candidates are gearing up for a leadership bout that promises...