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Fast-spreading HIV variant doubles rate of immune system decline

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People living with the newly revealed subtype, experience double the rate of immune system decline (measured by the CD4 count level of infection-busting T cells) and have higher viral loads. They are also vulnerable to developing AIDS two to three times faster after diagnosis, than if they were living with other strains of the virus. The research also revealed that the… Read More
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African Development Bank’s African Leaders for Nutrition lauded by African Union during Assembly declaration of 2022 as “African Union Year of…

Elwin Mandowa,
The African Leaders for Nutrition initiative, housed at the African Development Bank, has been honored by the African Union for progress made toward advancing investments in nutrition across the continent. At the conclusion of the 35th Ordinary Session of the African Union Assembly on Sunday, an African Union summary decision commended “the African Leaders for Nutrition initiative in sustaining nutrition… Read More
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“Africa cannot outsource its healthcare security to the benevolence of others”

Elwin Mandowa,
African Development Bank Group President Dr Akinwumi Adesina has said that the most important lesson of the Covid-19 pandemic for Africa is the need to build a defense mechanism against external shocks, especially in healthcare and financial security. “Investing in health is investing in national security,” Adesina told African leaders on Saturday, at the opening of the 35th African Union… Read More
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“Africa cannot outsource its healthcare security to the benevolence of others”

Elwin Mandowa,
African Development Bank Group President Dr Akinwumi Adesina has said that the most important lesson of the Covid-19 pandemic for Africa is the need to build a defense mechanism against external shocks, especially in healthcare and financial security. “Investing in health is investing in national security,” Adesina told African leaders on Saturday, at the opening of the 35th African Union… Read More
Africa Investments 

“Africa cannot outsource its healthcare security to the benevolence of others”

Elwin Mandowa,
African Development Bank Group President Dr Akinwumi Adesina has said that the most important lesson of the Covid-19 pandemic for Africa is the need to build a defense mechanism against external shocks, especially in healthcare and financial security. “Investing in health is investing in national security,” Adesina told African leaders on Saturday, at the opening of the 35th African Union… Read More
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Daughters of Somalia, a continuous pledge to end female genital mutilation

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The United Nations has called for collaboration at all levels, and across all sectors of society across the world, to protect millions at risk from FGM every year. As the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation is marked on 6 February, the UN sexual and reproductive health agency, UNFPA, continues to lead the UN effort to end… Read More
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As Covid-19 strains health budgets, African Development Bank and partners develop tool to enhance public-private collaboration

Elwin Mandowa,
The African Development Bank, the World Health Organization Regional Office for Africa and their partners in the Harmonization for Health in Africa Initiative have published a study on public-private collaboration in the health sector. The publication provides an assessment tool to assist countries and other interested development partners to identify related constraints and conduct constructive dialogue that enhances partnerships. Insights… Read More
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New WHO platform promotes global cancer prevention

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To mark World Cancer Day, the World Health Organization’s (WHO) International Agency for Research of Cancer (IARC) launched on Friday the World Code Against Cancer Framework, an online platform that will promote prevention globally and the development of Regional Codes to help fight the disease. Based on current scientific evidence, at least 40 per cent of all cancer cases could be prevented with effective primary prevention measures, and… Read More
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South Africa: Nestlé recalls chocolates with glass particles

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– – Nestlé has recalled some of its KitKat chocolate bars in South Africa after finding glass particles during safety checks. Although the food manufacturer has not received any complaints from customers, it is taking preventive action by recalling the affected batches. In a statement, Nestlé asked customers who had purchased the listed batches to return them. The batches are:… Read More
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Sénégal : le président Akinwumi Adesina voyage à bord du Train express régional financé par la Banque africaine de développement

Elwin Mandowa,
Le samedi 29 janvier 2022, le Train express régional a accueilli à son bord un passager particulier : le président du Groupe de la Banque africaine de développement, Dr Akinwumi A. Adesina a emprunté ce train qui rallie Diamniadio au centre-ville de Dakar en compagnie du ministre chargé du suivi du Plan Sénégal émergent, Abdou Karim Fofana et des directeurs généraux… Read More
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