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Seitebogo: South African cleft-lip campaigner whose scar is vital to her identity

Seitebogo: South African cleft-lip campaigner whose scar is vital to her identity

A foundation set up by a young woman born with cleft lip and palate is working tirelessly to raise awareness about the condition, bust myths and help overcome the financial burden of surgery and other treatments.

WHO recommends second malaria vaccine for children

WHO recommends second malaria vaccine for children

The WHO has recommended a second malaria vaccine for children, with the drug already rolled out in Ghana, Burkina Faso and Nigeria.

How traditional medicines find pathway into modern healthcare

How traditional medicines find pathway into modern healthcare

African Traditional Medicine Day is celebrated internationally on August 31 in honour of the integral role traditional healing has on the continent.

World Hepatitis Day: How the disease kills every 30 seconds

World Hepatitis Day: How the disease kills every 30 seconds

The World Health Organization says Africa has the highest prevalence of hepatitis B virus (HBV) with 82.3 million persons living with chronic infection.