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Africa: Ending Malaria in Africa – 5 Essential Reads On Gains and Challenges

eriinfo.com5 hours ago010 mins

Malaria, a life-threatening disease spread to humans by some types of mosquitoes, is preventable and curable. The World Malaria Report 2025 shows that in 2024, there were an estimated 282 million malaria cases and 610,000 malaria deaths in 80 countries. Africa carries a disproportionately high share of the global malaria burden. In 2024, Africa accounted…

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Africa: Obesity Is On the Rise in Africa – 5 Essential Reads On What to Do

eriinfo.com2 months ago07 mins

Obesity – which the World Health Organization classifies as a disease – is not just an individual issue; it is shaped by the systems people live in. Research shows that urbanisation, economic status and food marketing strategies, for example, play a role along with more personal factors. More than 890 million adults were living with…