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• World Health Organization Demands Accelerated Action as Viral Hepatitis Claims 1.34 Million Lives Globally in 2024

  Published: Apr 28, 2026

  Section: Africa

  The World Health Organization reported that hepatitis B and C resulted in over 1.3 million deaths in 2024, despite a significant decline in pediatric prevalence. Director-General T...

• World Health Organization Approves Landmark Malaria Treatment for Newborns on World Malaria Day

  Published: Apr 25, 2026

  Section: Africa

  Marking World Malaria Day 2026, the WHO has prequalified the first antimalarial treatment specifically designed for infants weighing two to five kilograms. The new formulation of a...