By Scidev Net — Female genital schistosomiasis – FGS – affects an estimated 56 million women in Sub-Saharan Africa. But not much is known about how this debilitating condition affects women in Sub-Saharan Africa, despite its prevalence. As FGS symptoms mirror many sexually transmitted diseases, it is often misdiagnosed. In this episode of Africa Science Focus, our …
By David Vasquez — The murmur of waves mingled with the teenagers’ laughter as they set their pails down in the white coral sands of Diani Beach. Kevin Lunzalu was satisfied with the contents of each brightly colored bucket—plastic bottles and debris, which unfortunately adorn this coastal area. Diani Beach is one of Kenya’s most …
By Kenya Women in Health Alliance What is it like to be a woman in health? Is there a piece of advice you wish someone gave you at the beginning of your career? In this interview series, we’ve asked women working in different areas in the field of health, who are fierce leaders and visionaries, …
By Ifeanyi M. Nsofor — Covid-19 cases are rising nearly everywhere in the world, the World Health Organization reports. The rise is mostly driven by the omicron variants BA.4 and BA.5, showing that the pandemic is changing but not over. It is clear that the global community would still feel more financial, social and health …
By eHealth Network — Dr Shuchin Bajaj, CEO, Founder Director, Ujala Cygnus Hospitals shares his insights on the future roadmap of Health IT in the country. Edited excerpts: Has India’s health care system embarked on a purely digital journey? With the advent of the digital medium in healthcare services, doctors and patients are more connected now …