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DNA reveals the real killers that brought down Napoleon’s army

Study identifies the two pathogens that helped destroy Napoleon’s Grande Armée during its 1812 retreat from Russia.

Togo introduces the malaria vaccine: a health milestone

Togo has become the first country in Africa to roll out the malaria vaccine across every part of the country.

A vaccine visionary reflects: Seth Berkley's global memoir is a shot worth taking

Former Gavi CEO Dr Seth Berkley's tell-all dissection of the effort to tackle the worst pandemic in a century offers 'a vital, occasionally provocative read'

New data underlines impact of COVID-19 booster vaccines

Real-world data shows boosters give extra protection against severe COVID-19

Katsina’s nomadic children are always on the move. But so are the vaccines they need

In Katsina, Nigeria, children in nomadic communities are among the hardest to access. But with innovative strategies, from livestock vaccination to motorbike outreach, health workers are reaching children once left behind.

Violence Against Health Workers Must End

Adaeze Oreh proposes steps for addressing a pervasive problem that jeopardizes both medical staff and the public.

How Uttar Pradesh’s health system is making sure babies born in private facilities get the vaccines they need on Day 1

Private facilities in India’s most populous state have historically been more likely to delay or even miss “birth-dose” vaccines than government hospitals. A new initiative is changing that.

A shot at survival: Zambia prepares to roll out malaria vaccination

Zambia sees an estimated 3.6 million cases of malaria each year, and thousands of deaths. Health workers and parents hope the vaccine can curtail that toll.

Pregnant teens in Kenya’s low-income areas avoid health care because of fear and stigma

Adolescent girls living in low-income urban informal settlements face challenges that elevate their susceptibility to early childbearing.

Last updated: 21 Nov 2019