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The Big Three Vaccine: Facts, Figures and Possibilities
HIV, Tuberculosis and Malaria are known as the ‘Big Three’ infectious diseases, reports by the WHO shows that the ‘trio’ killed more than 2.8 million people in 2020. HIV/AIDS is still a global health crisis, especially in Africa, the first case was reported over 40 years ago. Africa makes up about 15.2% of the world’s…
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COVID-19 Death Toll Rises To 43% In One Week
The World Health Organization has revealed that Covid-19 fatalities driven by the lack of intensive-care beds and oxygen in Africa have now reached a new 43% high in a space of one week. Coronavirus-linked deaths in the WHO’s African region, which includes North Africa, rose to 6,273 in the week of July 5-11, compared with…
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Covid-19: The Vaccine Race
Vaccines save millions of lives yearly as it helps to recognize and fight off viruses and bacteria by preparing the body’s immune system, which is our natural defense. According to WHO, more than 100 Covid-19 vaccines are under development, and the organization is trying it’s best to collaborate with scientists and organizations to speed up…