One million children could die if US cuts funding, charity warns
Of the 500 million children that needed to be immunised around the world, 75 million would miss out if Gavi lost US funding, ...
The Lancet10d
Mpox among children in Africa
On August 13, 2024, the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) declared the multi-country mpox ...
Potential foreign aid cuts could lead to millions of HIV infections, deaths: Study
Potential foreign aid cuts could lead to millions of HIV deaths and "soaring" rates of infections around the world, a new ...
Mystery illness in Congo kills more than 50 people, including children who ate a bat
The outbreak began in January, with 419 cases recorded so far, and comes after another mystery illness killed 143 in December ...
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As U.S. foreign aid programs grind to a halt, African health leaders look for a silver lining
"The lack of midwives to support these women, to support these children means that women ... amounting to some $5.7 billion ...
Independent Online9d
New petition calls for urgent action to improve diabetes care for children in South Africa
For the thousands of children in South Africa living with Type 1 Diabetes ... is calling on the National Department of Health (NDoH) to step in. The campaign urges the government to prioritise ...
The Conversation9d
Surf therapy for children with disabilities: how it’s changing lives in South Africa
Roxy Davis is affiliated with the Roxy Davis Foundation. Children with disabilities face significant challenges in South Africa. Firstly there are delayed diagnoses which can lead to complications.