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Ebola outbreak in DRC pushes vaccine effort
WHO declared the Ebola outbreak centred in the Democratic Republic of Congo a public health emergency. International groups are funding vaccine and treatment work, but response teams say efforts are struggling to keep up.
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24 Dec 2025
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Chinese electric car makers shift to Africa as Western markets close
After price pressure at home and new US and EU trade barriers, many Chinese electric vehicle firms are moving into Africa for sales and assembly. Governments and companies plan factories, dealerships and incentives.
18 Sept 2025
African leaders urged to fix health financing at UNGA80
At the 80th UN General Assembly in New York, Obinna Ebirim urges African countries to press for fairer donor partnerships and to increase domestic health funding. He highlights staff shortages, weak infrastructure and the National Health Fellows Programme.
15 Aug 2025
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Traditional African Diet Reduces Inflammation
A trial in Tanzania found that a traditional plant-based African diet lowered inflammation within two weeks, while a short-term Western diet increased inflammation and weakened immune responses. The results matter for rising non-communicable diseases in Sub-Saharan Africa.
9 Feb 2022
Connie Nshemereirwe: linking science, policy and education in Africa
Connie Nshemereirwe is an educational measurement specialist and former engineer who promotes Africa-led research, better science communication and stronger ties among scientists in the global South. She also directs the Africa Science Leadership Program.
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