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Pregnancy Vaccine Cuts Baby RSV Hospitalizations by 80%
Health & Wellness3h ago

Pregnancy Vaccine Cuts Baby RSV Hospitalizations by 80%

A vaccine given during pregnancy is slashing hospital admissions for newborns with dangerous chest infections by more than 80%. The breakthrough is protecting thousands of vulnerable babies from a virus that sends over 20,000 infants to UK hospitals each year.

Google News - Health2 min read
Nigeria Cuts Malaria Rate in Half Since 2010
Health & WellnessMar 2

Nigeria Cuts Malaria Rate in Half Since 2010

Nigeria has slashed its malaria infection rate from 42% to below 22% in just over a decade, proving that coordinated public health efforts can deliver life-saving results. The World Health Organization confirms the country's progress is accelerating thanks to better prevention tools and treatment access.

AllAfrica - Health2 min read
Polio Nearly Defeated: Vaccines Work If We Keep Using Them
Health & WellnessFeb 11

Polio Nearly Defeated: Vaccines Work If We Keep Using Them

Polio once paralyzed hundreds of thousands of children each year, but vaccines brought us within striking distance of eliminating it forever. The fight isn't over, but we're winning.

Kurzgesagt2 min read
One Third of Cancer Cases Are Preventable, Study Finds
SolutionsFeb 7

One Third of Cancer Cases Are Preventable, Study Finds

A groundbreaking study of millions of cancer cases across 185 countries reveals that more than a third could be prevented through lifestyle changes. The discovery offers a powerful new pathway to reducing the global cancer burden.

Google News - Health2 min read
Africa Ends Mpox Emergency After 60% Drop in Cases
Health & WellnessJan 24

Africa Ends Mpox Emergency After 60% Drop in Cases

Africa has officially lifted its mpox health emergency after cutting confirmed cases by 60% in just months. The victory marks a turning point in how the continent responds to disease outbreaks.

AllAfrica - Health3 min read