Toxic chemical theft sparks panic in Kenya
Kenya is facing a serious health crisis after a truck transporting highly toxic sodium cyanide overturned and the chemical was looted.
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First doses of promising malaria vaccine given in Ivory Coast
The Oxford-developed vaccine shows promise in reducing deaths from the disease.
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Leaking mine pollutes river, sickens villagers in Ivory Coast
Hundreds of villagers in Ivory Coast fall ill after a gold mine leak contaminates their drinking water source.
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El Nino worsens air pollution, raises death risk, study finds
Taking a breath can be deadly. Shocking new research links air pollution to 135 million early deaths globally.
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Nigeria’s first meningitis vaccine rollout makes history
A major breakthrough in meningitis prevention! Nigeria launches a revolutionary vaccine offering broader protection than ever before.
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Kenyan doctors strike enters third week, talks remain stalled
Kenyan doctors on strike since March 15 demand better pay, hiring of trainee doctors, and improved working conditions.
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E-cigarettes mimic tobacco cell damage — study
A new study throws a wrench into the idea that e-cigarettes are a safer alternative to smoking.
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Cholera outbreak forces second school year postponement in Zambia
Facing a worsening cholera crisis, Zambia takes drastic measures, including school closures and vaccine drive, to contain the deadly disease.
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Cough syrup tied to poisonings in Gambia, Uzbekistan, Cameroon
Authorities investigate cough syrup linked to child deaths in Gambia, Uzbekistan and Cameroon. Parents urged to check medicine for recalls.
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Zambia Anthrax outbreak expands, posing regional threat
Anthrax outbreak in Zambia expands, posing a regional threat. World Health Organization warns of high risk of spread.
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