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Vaccines: The US is endangering children while Africa leads the way
Countries on the continent are not waiting to be saved, they are paving the way with community-led, astute, innovative and independent immunisation programmes
Parents, here are 8 measles outbreak questions — answered
We clarify issues surrounding the measles outbreak and explain who is eligible to get an extra vaccination
The Covid pandemic has exacerbated weaknesses in health systems, particularly in poor countries
Strategic investments in health care for all are needed to ensure safe births, treatment of tuberculosis, malaria, measles, pneumonia and diarrhoea, and children are vaccinated
Drop in child vaccinations a danger
There are fears of a resurgence in preventable childhood diseases in the face of poor immunisation data
Do you have to take the Covid-19 vaccine or not?
The South African law does not make it mandatory for citizens to be vaccinated, and the same will apply for Covid-19 immunisation. But experts say people still have the…
The coping mechanisms the DRC is putting in place as it faces Ebola, measles and Covid-19
The DRC has systematically gone about strengthening health infrastructure, engaging the community and doing better research
Three months in, Covid-19 poses triple threats in Africa
Health, debt and hunger are huge threats to the continent’s stability
The DRC’s response to Covid-19 must be tailored to local context
Immunisation and other preventative programmes for malaria, cholera, measles and malnutrition, which kill children in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, must continue
Healthcare’s crucial tool is trust
A new survey reveals that most people know little about science and this negatively affects preventative medicine
Curaçao vows to stop measles spreading from Scientology ship
Curacao said it would do what was needed to prevent measles spreading from a Scientology cruise ship, after a crew member came down with the disease
US health officials seek to stem measles outbreaks traced to Israel, Ukraine
A total of 555 cases of measles have been recorded in the United States since January 1, most of them in New York and Clark County in Washington state
Is your child vaccinated against measles? Here’s why they might need a booster shot
Even if your child has been vaccinated, booster shots provide an extra layer of protection.
‘There is hope this evil illness will not befall us again’
The residents of a Nigerian village had no health services, save for traditional methods, to treat those with a fever and a rash.
Roll over Ebola: measles is the deadly new threat
A consequence of the Ebola epidemic is a steep drop in measles vaccinations as overburdened hospitals are unable to keep up.
Measles threat puts Ebola to shame
The disease is outfoxing prevention efforts, thanks in part to vaccination myths.