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Given the high burden of malaria in sub-Saharan Africa, a partially effective vaccine is considered better than none.
As African cities like Lagos in Nigeria become increasingly populated, climate change adaptation is key.
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Urban adaptation to climate change is more effective where local citizens participate.
Mosquito nets are often used where malaria is common.
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The experience from African experts is vital in the search for new and better ways to control malaria.
Three species of immature mosquito: the common house mosquito, and the malaria vectors An. arabiensis and An. funestus.
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Researchers are only beginning to understand the impact of pollution and increased temperatures on the biology of mosquitoes.
US National Security Advisor John Bolton sees China as a threat to Washington in Africa.
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The US needs to review whether a security agenda based on US priorities will solve problems in sub-Saharan Africa.
New HIV infections continue to drive the epidemic.
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Until then we need to get effective, accessible treatment for all who need it, while deploying the many prevention tools at our disposal.
The average woman in Niger has over seven children – nearly triple the average across developing countries.
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Research shows that unrest, even terrorism, can erupt in poor countries with a surplus of young people and not enough jobs. Can Niger, a once-peaceful sub-Saharan African nation, handle its baby boom?
An aid worker collects health and nutrition data in northeastern Kenya.
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Data is essential for proper planning, budgeting and implementation of health care policies.
Early education based on a child’s mother tongue gives them a head start in their literacy and language learning.
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Research shows that mother tongue teaching is the most ideal tool for early child education.
In 50 years, Kenya has experienced an overall decline in under 5 mortality.
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Only half of Kenya’s 47 counties achieved the 2000 goal on reducing child mortality
Many children got burn injuries because of poor housing.
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Research found that burns were most common among children under five years.
People can suffer terrible consequences from being bitten by sand fleas.
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Tungiasis, a disease caused by fleas, is neglected and needs action in sub-Saharan Africa.
C-sections can have long-term complications for moms and babies.
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A Lancet series shows that C-sections are performed for non-medical reasons in private health while poor women who need the surgery don’t have access.
A woman casts her ballot at a polling station during a runoff presidential election in Bamako, Mali on Aug. 12, 2018.
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Elections are supposed to hold politicians accountable: Officials who fear losing their seat will work harder for voters. But in some countries, political competition actually makes government worse.
Pregnant women waiting to see a doctor at a hospital in Uganda.
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If women don’t have access to quality emergency surgery, they can develop dibilitating complications such as fistula.
While women in sub-Saharan Africa live longer than men, many of these extra years are lived in poor health.
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Data suggest that people are living many years in poor health in Africa.
The life expectancy improvements in sub-Saharan Africa vary between men and women.
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The leading causes of death in sub-Saharan Africa for adults 15 to 49 years were AIDS, tuberculosis, malaria, maternal disorders, and road injuries.
Tanzania was one of the first sub-Saharan African nations to embrace family planning as a national development priority.
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Tanzania was an early, ardent believer in family planning. Now it joins a growing number of developing nations that see potential advantage in having a huge and growing workforce.
Research-intensive universities can produce world class researchers.
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Working with African universities to effectively become research-intensive could transform sub-Saharan Africa’s higher education landscape.
Women selling farm produce in Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria.
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Obesity and malnutrition now coexist across sub-Saharan Africa thanks to a transition to Western diets. “Gamifying” nutrition programs can help nudge youth towards healthier eating patterns.