Genetic insights into the Fulani people not only illuminate their biological history but also enrich our understanding of ...

They are trained, equipped, and programmed to save lives during outbreaks. They are a human shield designed to stop the spread of infections on command.The passionate African Volunteers Health Corps ...

A team of researchers traced the wild animal source of monkeypox virus to the fire-footed rope squirrel Funisciurus pyrropus ...

When someone falls critically ill, hospitals are expected to provide life-saving care. But in many African countries, ...

A meningitis outbreak is sweeping through Ghana’s Upper West region, exposing a struggling health care system. With ...

In a major stride toward bolstering Liberia's capacity for early disease detection and response, the National Public Health ...

The volcanic island of Bioko, about 160 kilometers, or 100 miles, northwest of mainland Equatorial Guinea, is carpeted in ...

Six years before the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, an Ebola outbreak in West Africa had people fearing the possibility of a global outbreak. This was the first time many had ever heard of the virus, ...

When I first spoke to Yap Boum II in January, 2025, he had recently become Deputy Incident Manager for the continental ...

Home to more than 200 animals, including lions, tigers, panthers and lemurs, McCarthy's Wildlife Sanctuary is an ideal attraction for animal lovers. Available to visit by small-group guided tour ...