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Covid-19 vaccination is slower on the African continent than in high income countries. Shutterstock

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Made in Africa conference aims to drive Pan-African prosperity

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Zuri Health launched to help provide affordable, accessible healthcare solutions

Zuri Health launched to help provide affordable, accessible healthcare solutions

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Fighting HIV and Aids in times of Covid-19

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New research examines impact of climate change on health effects related to pesticide exposure

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Here's where efforts to end HIV in eastern and southern Africa must focus

Here's where efforts to end HIV in eastern and southern Africa must focus

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Researchers analyse initial impacts of Covid-19 in Africa

Researchers analyse initial impacts of Covid-19 in Africa

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Bizcommunity's festive thank you to the SA business community

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The Nigerian government struggles to contain Covid-19 while other diseases suffer some measure of neglect Photo by Kola Sulaimon/AFP via Getty Images

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High levels of bureaucratic corruption prevail in Rwanda, Uganda and Tanzania. Shutterstock/Pro-Stock studio

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Top hospital in Rwanda accredited for 4 years

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Antimicrobial resistance is a real threat.
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East African countries should prioritise their essential medicines for drug registration

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How The Plane Project is improving basic healthcare for thousands of Africans

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Antimicrobial resistance is a real threat.
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