Science & Health

Adolescent pregnancies are a major public health concern. They can lead to unplanned parenthood and poor health outcomes for young women. Early, unintended pregnancy can add stress to the normal physiological and behavioural changes of this time of life

Yellow fever is an acute viral haemorrhagic disease which is transmitted by infected mosquitoes. It is also possible to contract the disease from the bite of an infected primate or human.

Now, most of the world is opening up. The Conversation Africa spoke to public health experts based in Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa to get their take on the biggest lessons so far.

The COVID-19 pandemic is creating demand for research in Africa as rising investments in biotech and e-health offer new and better opportunities for departed skilled medical researchers. Could this be the start of a "brain gain"?

Even though COVID-19 infections and fatalities remain comparatively low, African governments have struggled over the past year to expand healthcare capacity and meet vaccination targets. The continent has a fragile health ecosystem and cannot cope with the virulence of the double mutant currently devastating India.

A new breed of scientists is rapidly springing up on the continent. A young, vibrant, and practical breed, eager to stamp their mark on the global landscape.

Grieving the loss of a loved one during the Covid-19 pandemic became a curse and burden.