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Non-Communicable Diseases in Africa: A Hidden Crisis
Africa, often considered exotic and mystifying by the rest of the world, has long grappled with numerous health challenges. While infectious...
Africa’s Looming Cancer Crisis: A Battle Being Fought Blindfolded
Cancer, a disease once considered a Western luxury, is silently ravaging Africa. Unlike the West, however, Africa's fight against cancer is hampered...
A Suffocating Shadow: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease in Sub-Saharan Africa
Across the savannas and bustling cities of Sub-Saharan Africa, a silent threat is slowly constricting the lives of millions: Chronic Obstructive...
Risk Factors and Contributing Factors for Non-communicable Diseases in Africa
According to the 2022 World Health Organization (WHO) Noncommunicable Disease Progress Monitor, between 50% and 88% of deaths in seven countries in...
Diabetes Blueprint for Africa – The Global Diabetes Compact: A Comprehensive Initiative to Address Diabetes in Africa
This article examines the multifaceted challengesposed by diabetes, a global epidemic affecting over 420 million people worldwide,with a specific...