Stemming Ebola in Kasai: Lessons from the Bulape Response
An Ebola outbreak declared on 4 September 2025 in the Kasai Province of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is now showing signs of being brought under control following…
Dangers of Fake Medications in Africa: Recognizing Harm and What to Do
Fake or substandard medicines are a serious health risk across much of Africa. When someone takes a counterfeit drug—one that is falsified, lacks the correct active ingredients, has too much…
Clinical practice & resources
Health systems & policy
Non-communicable diseases (hypertension, diabetes, cancer)
Fake Drugs in Africa: A Menace to Public Health
Counterfeit or falsified medications represent a growing threat to health systems around the world, However, the proliferation of fake and substandard medicines across Africa is an urgent health crisis. Recent…
Health systems & policy
Mental health & wellbeing
Non-communicable diseases (hypertension, diabetes, cancer)
Nutrition & lifestyle
Quitting Vaping: What works!
Vaping—using electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) such as e-cigarettes and vape pens—has grown rapidly over the past decade. Many users start vaping in part because it is marketed as safer…
Vaping in Africa: The Truth
What are vapes and why people use them Vaping devices (also called electronic cigarettes, “e-cigarettes,” or electronic nicotine delivery systems, ENDS) are battery-powered devices that heat a liquid (often called…
How to Exercise Consistently and Make It a Lasting Habit
Most people know exercise is good for them. The real challenge isn’t starting — it’s staying consistent. You buy new workout clothes, hit the gym, or go for a few…
Mental health & wellbeing
Non-communicable diseases (hypertension, diabetes, cancer)
Nutrition & lifestyle
Gym Rats; The New Rave. Health, and the Real Value of Exercise
Everywhere you look these days—on Instagram reels, TikTok challenges, neighborhood gyms—young people are chasing gym memberships. The “gym rat” identity has become aspirational: lean bodies, sculpted muscles, #gymfam. But beyond…
Tomato Paste: What’s Really Inside, Health Impacts, and Smarter Alternatives
Tomato paste is a staple in many cuisines across Africa. It offers flavor, color, and a tomato “kick” to stews, soups, sauces, and more. But how often do we ask:…
Clinical practice & resources
Infectious diseases (malaria, TB, HIV, etc.)
Non-communicable diseases (hypertension, diabetes, cancer)
Life-Threatening Hypersensitivity to Artemisinin in Severe Malaria
Artemisinin-based therapies form the backbone of treatment for severe malaria. Yet, as with any drug, rare life-threatening adverse reactions may occur. We reviewed the potential severe reactions to artemisinin derivatives…
Health systems & policy
Non-communicable diseases (hypertension, diabetes, cancer)
Nutrition & lifestyle
Silent Killer in the Young: Rising Hypertension
Hypertension, or high blood pressure, has traditionally been considered a disease of middle age and beyond. Recently, however, clinicians are seeing more cases of more severe hypertension in younger adults—those…