Subscribe
Close
Generic selectors
Exact matches only
Search in title
Search in content
Post Type Selectors
page
post

HEALTH

Nigerians with HIV are stigmatised: study shows support from family and friends is crucial to well-being

Nigerians with HIV are stigmatised: study shows support from family and friends is crucial to well-being Sub-Saharan Africa is one of the regions most affected by HIV. In Nigeria alone, an estimated 1.8 million people are living with the virus. Authors Oluwafemi Atanda Adeagbo Assistant Professor, University of Iowa Engelbert […]

Read More

Sickle cell disease is rife in west Africa – a fresh approach is needed to combat it

Sickle cell disease is rife in west Africa – a fresh approach is needed to combat it Nigeria has the largest population of individuals with the condition globally. Sub-Saharan Africa is the region with the highest prevalence of sickle cell disease. Wikimedia Commons Obi Peter Adigwe, National Institute for Pharmaceutical Research […]

Read More

Foetal alcohol syndrome: facial modelling study explores technology to aid diagnosis

Foetal alcohol syndrome: facial modelling study explores technology to aid diagnosis South Africa has the highest reported rates of foetal alcohol spectrum disorders in the world: 111.1 per 1,000 population. Advances in facial recognition technology may have useful applications in healthcare. Getty Images     Authors Tinashe Ernest Muzvidzwa Mutsvangwa […]

Read More
Back to top

Sign up for the latest news, updates, and analyses by email