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Nanotechnology for health: Facts and figures

Nanotechnology — the science of the extremely small — holds enormous potential for healthcare, from delivering drugs more effectively, diagnosing diseases more rapidly and sensitively, and delivering vaccines via aerosols and patches. Nanotechnology is the science of materials at the molecular or subatomic level.

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Nanotechnology for health

WEBSouth Africa is using nanotechnology to improve existing tuberculosis drugs. Munyaradzi Makoni looks at a developing country's experience. Nanotech in hygiene, …

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Does biobanking hold the key to achieving universal health

WEBThe data generated through biosamples is a key resource for the digital transformation of health systems, he suggested. World revenue for biobanking will …

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AI risks in global health ‘must be accounted for’ – WHO

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AI predicts a healthier future for Latin America

WEBThis is one of many projects created by scientists, researchers and entrepreneurs from Latin America using artificial intelligence, including algorithms, …

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Integrating modern and traditional medicine: Facts and figures

WEBMushrooms are used to treat a wide range of illnesses in traditional medicine in China, Japan, Eastern Europe and Russia. Opiates. Analgesic. Unripe …

Category:  Medicine Go Health

In Africa, music is life — and health

WEBMusic is at the heart of many African cultures. Now, music is taking centre stage in health communication and treatment — particularly in rural communities, where …

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La disponibilité des ARV à bas coûts fait reculer le VIH/sida

WEBPris à titre préventif, les ARV peuvent empêcher de contracter le VIH/sida. La stigmatisation des patients continue d’entraver la lutte contre le VIH/SIDA. De fortes …

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Catalysing momentum for health negotiations at COP28

WEBPolitical momentum is building, and this year, for the very first time, world leaders gathering at COP28 will engage in an official programme focused on climate and …

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Data crucial for Africa's mental health response

WEBAfrica CDC unveiled new guidance for reinforcing the surveillance system related to non-communicable diseases, injuries and mental health (NCDI/MH) at a panel …

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Malawi launches national health research agenda

WEB[LILONGWE] Malawi has launched a national health research agenda to guide its health research activities, policymaking and healthcare service delivery.. The …

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African scientists slam "unequal" pandemic treaty

WEBAfrican scientists say draft WHO pandemic treaty is harmful to poorer countries. Group objects to lockdown measures and mandatory vaccinations. Treaty is …

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African healthcare workers ‘suffering stress, burnout’

WEB[ACCRA] The pandemic could worsen in Sub-Saharan Africa if healthcare workers leave their jobs because of fear of COVID-19, stress, burnout and poor …

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Indian rice variety shows promise for people with diabetes

WEBSpeed read. [NEW DELHI] A scented rice variety grown in India’s remote northeast, known as Joha rice, not only prevents type 2 diabetes but is also rich in …

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Tackling the stigma around birth defects in Africa

WEBBy: Royal Uche. Stigma around birth defects still plagues those with Down syndrome and their families in Africa, writes Royal Uche. [LAGOS] Cynthia Solomon, a …

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Mental illness burden and care: Facts and figures

WEBSuicide and self harm; Self-harm: a set of behaviours that can take many forms, from cutting or poisoning yourself to hair pulling, overexercising, overdosing and …

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Climate change a major threat to global health — WHO

WEBBy: Neena Bhandari. [SYDNEY] Climate change poses a serious threat to human health that calls for urgent action and global collaboration on scales seen in the …

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