[The Conversation Africa] The South African media have been full of stories about the current drought that has gripped many parts of the northern and central regions of the country. The reporting has also been full of superlatives: this is the worst drought since 1992, for instance, or in other reports since 1984....
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Nigeria: Nigerian Medic Designs Novel Ventilator
[Vanguard] The prototype of an innovative portable, battery-powered ventilator designed to assist unconscious patients breathe is set to be launched in Lagos....
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Nigeria: MTV Shuga – Fusing HIV Messaging With Entertainment to Help Fight Aids to the Finish
[Nigeria Health Watch] When I was growing up, asking questions about anything sex related was not exactly encouraged. Those conversations were left whispered amongst giggling seniors at boarding school dormitories, where the more 'aware' girls weaved tales for the wide-eyed naive ones. Our parents did not even want to hear the word. Given that reality,...
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Mali: Fatoumata, the First Malian Child to Receive Specialised Care in Switzerland
[Thomson Reuters Foundation] Terre Des Hommes -Any views expressed in this article are those of the author and not of Thomson Reuters Foundation....
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