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Mpox surge grips Africa

Africa CDC’s vaccine hopes rise on Bavarian Nordic pledge ANALYSIS | MELODY CHIRONDA | “The African Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) is in talks with Bavarian Nordic to facilitate technology transfer for African manufacturers,” said Dr. Jean Kaseya, the Director General of the Africa CDC, who addressed the …

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African HIV networks seek stronger

PEPFAR at risk as international funding for HIV response falls ANALYSIS | MELODY CHIRONDA | African networks representing people living with HIV and AIDS (PLWHAs) convened in Munich, Germany, to demand increased funding for HIV programs as the global fight against the pandemic continues. The networks include the Malawi Network of …

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Can we conquer HIV?

Düsseldorf patient’s story inspires hope ANALYSIS | MELODY CHIRONDA | The world eagerly awaits the day when we can announce a cure for HIV. Reports now indicate that this day may be near. Several individuals have been cured of HIV around the world, which raises several questions. HIV attacks the body’s …

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Why women’s health matters for everyone

Improvements could add years to life and life to years – and potentially boost the global economy by $1 trillion ANALYSIS | MELODY CHIRONDA | Maternal health, which refers to the health of women during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period, according to WHO Africa, faces a troubling trend worldwide. Seven …

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The key to Africa’s climate action

World leaders say it is carbon pricing ANALYSIS | MELODY CHIRONDA | You cannot protect the environment unless you empower people, inform them, and help them understand that these resources are their own, that they must protect them – Wangari Maathai. Kenyan Nobel Laureate Prof. Wangari Maathai’s words ring true as …

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Uganda: Loukman Ali’s heart-pumping film explores themes of retribution and redemption

SPECIAL FEATURE | ALL AFRICA.COM – Melody Chironda |  Get ready for an adrenalin-fueled ride with Loukman Ali’s latest masterpiece! In this heart-pumping film, Katera of the Punishment Island, a young woman consumed by grief and left stranded on a deserted island, is determined to seek retribution against the ruthless man responsible …

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DStv cracks down on password sharing

Cape Town, South Africa | MELODY CHIRONDA | In an effort to curb password sharing and piracy, MultiChoice Group has announced that it will limit DStv streaming services to one device at a time. The sharing of passwords had become a norm between families and friends. The broadcaster said, “As part of …

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