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First woman with Mining Eng PhD: Victory for gender equality

Women are under-represented in leadership and teaching roles in Zambia’s engineering faculties, says the first
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Genomic Advances Promise New Era for Early Disease Detection in

A new study shows that using DNA analysis for newborn screening can detect far more serious, yet
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African health ministers, delegates adopt declaration on climate change and

Health ministers and delegates from 20 African countries today adopted a landmark declaration to enhance
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Tuberculosis resurges as top infectious disease killer

The World Health Organization (WHO) today published a new report on tuberculosis revealing that approximately
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Sweet Cravings Linked to Depression and Diabetes Risks

Research links a preference for sweets to higher risks of depression, diabetes, and cardiovascular diseases.
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Conflict, climate change increase hunger and malnutrition across Africa

While the world’s farmers produce more than enough food to feed the planet’s nearly 8
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Melinda French Gates launches a $250 million women’s health fund

Melinda French Gates is shedding more light on her $1 billion plan to promote women’s rights, announcing
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Ultra-Processed Foods Linked to Type 2 Diabetes: Study Reveals How

Increased consumption of ultra-processed foods (UPF) raises the risk of type 2 diabetes, but replacing
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EU and Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Announce New Financing

The need for these initiatives is significant, as over 257 million women and girls globally
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DR Congo receives first shipment of mpox vaccines

Authorities aim to start vaccinations in October but face logistical challenges as doses need to
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