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Home / Health / Children

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Liberia stalls on lead rules, with children at risk

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Liberia stalls on lead rules, with children at risk

31/03/26

Heat linked to fewer male births in Africa, study finds

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Heat linked to fewer male births in Africa, study finds

20/03/26

Why the wait for effective newborn malaria treatment?

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Why the wait for effective newborn malaria treatment?

27/08/25

WHO cancer drug plan lifts hope for African children

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WHO cancer drug plan lifts hope for African children

18/02/25

Nourishing roots: Why women’s health matters for all

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Nourishing roots: Why women’s health matters for all

06/06/24

Antenatal care key to reducing maternal mortality

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Antenatal care key to reducing maternal mortality

22/03/24

SPOON Chair improves lives of kids with cerebral palsy

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SPOON Chair improves lives of kids with cerebral palsy

15/03/24

Burning e-waste contaminating breast milk in Ghana

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Burning e-waste contaminating breast milk in Ghana

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Igniting a passion for science in Africa kids

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Igniting a passion for science in Africa kids

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