Disease X: What is the illness spreading in Congo?
A mysterious 'Disease X' is spreading in a remote region of Congo. Experts say it's probably a known illness — but which one? And can it be treated?…
Mali town at heart of July battle hit by disease and drone strikes
Residents of Mali's northern town of Tinzaouaten, caught in the crossfire of a fierce July battle between Tuareg rebels and the army backed by Russian mercenaries, now face disease outbreaks and drone…
ACDC sounds alarm over mpox outbreak
Africa's main public health body has declared a continental emergency over an agressive strain of the mpox virus. Tens of thousands of people have been infected in an outbreak that began in…
AI-enhanced blood tests could detect Parkinson’s disease seven years before onset
A new blood test using artificial intelligence (AI) may be able to predict Parkinson's disease seven years before symptoms appear in patients. Parkinson's disease is a neurodegenerative condition impacting around 10 million…
Cholera outbreak in Lagos: Risk factors, and prevention
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has reported a significant cholera outbreak in Lagos State, with increasing cases across Nigeria as the rainy season progresses. GuardianTV takes a look…
How disease and destruction are choking Ghana’s cocoa supply
A perfect storm of factors including a virus, illegal mining and climate change has hit Ghana's cocoa harvest - threatening its position as the number two producer in the world and taking…
Coronavirus: Infected minks force 100 Dutch farms to shut
Authorities are ordering farms to close after the novel respiratory virus broke out among the animals. The disease is bringing forward plans to wind down the industry in the country.…
Coronavirus latest: ‘We have become negligent,’ says disease agency chief
The head of Germany's disease control agency has said negligence is to blame for a steady increase in COVID-19 cases in the country. Berlin is advising tourists not to travel to parts…
Coronavirus: The ABC of Covid-19 for kids
In the light of the coronavirus pandemic and subsequent lockdown order, kids are just about the most confused about what is going on and why they should be confined to staying indoors…
Coronavirus: Trump dumps World Health Organisation (WHO)
President Donald Trump recently announced that the United States would temporarily cut off funding to the World Health Organization, stating that the organizations have failed in its basic duties and its response…