
'Shame' a reason why many avoid HIV testing — health advocate
A health advocate said "shame" is one of the reasons why some refuse to get tested for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).
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A health advocate said "shame" is one of the reasons why some refuse to get tested for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).
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The Department of Health estimates that by the end of 2024, the number of Filipinos living with HIV will rise to 215,400.
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Washington, United States — McKinsey and Co. Africa has agreed to pay nearly $123 million to settle a probe into bribes paid to South African officials to…
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The Department of Health (DoH) reminded the public over the weekend that practicing safe sex, such as by using condoms and consistently taking oral…
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The Department of Health (DoH) over the weekend reminded the public that practicing safe sex, such as using condoms and consistently using oral Pre-Exposure…
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‘A decisive part of the electorate was born after independence,’ said Melber. Known as the ‘born free,’ ‘they don’t owe SWAPO any loyalty’
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Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday promised Moscow's "total support" for Africa, at a conference with African officials in Sochi in southwest Russia.
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The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Thursday declared Cagayan Valley an avian influenza-free province.
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The Philippines recorded 28 human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) deaths in August, the Department of Health (DoH) reported Friday.
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With a fatality rate of up to 88 percent, the highly infectious hemorrhagic fever is often accompanied by bleeding and organ failure
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At least 16 countries of the continent’s 55 nations have been affected with mpox.
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The flamboyantly plumed Secretary Bird and the serpent-catching Snake Eagle are among dozens of Africa's large birds of prey facing a human-driven…
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The largest rhino farm in the world, which is home to 2,000 animals and located in South Africa, has been bought by the NGO African Parks, the organization…
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The World Health Organization called Thursday for more funds to help overcome towering challenges in the battle against malaria, which continues to kill…
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Uganda will close schools nationwide later this month after 23 Ebola cases were confirmed among pupils, including eight children who died, the country's first…
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Senegal will break new ground Monday as West Africa's largest-ever proportion of women MPs take their seats in a newly elected legislature, stirring hopes of…
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Despite transforming history as beasts of burden essential for transporting goods and people, the humble donkey has long been woefully understudied.
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