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Cigarette Smoking in Africa: A Serious Health Risk

October 19, 2025 Dr. Chimaobi Felix

Cigarette smoking continues to pose one of the major preventable health threats across Africa. While prevalence in some countries remains lower than global averages, the region is nevertheless confronting a…

Clinical practice & resources Health systems & policy Infectious diseases (malaria, TB, HIV, etc.)

Stemming Ebola in Kasai: Lessons from the Bulape Response

October 18, 2025 Dr. Chimaobi Felix

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…

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Dangers of Fake Medications in Africa: Recognizing Harm and What to Do

October 17, 2025 Dr. Chimaobi Felix

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

October 16, 2025 Dr. Chimaobi Felix

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…

Clinical practice & resources Health systems & policy Nutrition & lifestyle

Tomato Paste: What’s Really Inside, Health Impacts, and Smarter Alternatives

October 11, 2025 Dr. Chimaobi Felix

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

October 11, 2025 Dr. Chimaobi Felix

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…

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Cigarette Smoking in Africa: A Serious Health Risk

Stemming Ebola in Kasai: Lessons from the Bulape Response

Dangers of Fake Medications in Africa: Recognizing Harm and What to Do

Fake Drugs in Africa: A Menace to Public Health

Tomato Paste: What’s Really Inside, Health Impacts, and Smarter Alternatives

Life-Threatening Hypersensitivity to Artemisinin in Severe Malaria

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