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First broadcast: on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaLatest broadcast: on BBC World Service West and Central Africa
Five African nations have begun to vaccinate against Covid-19, what's prospect for the continent as a whole? Show more
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First broadcast: on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaLatest broadcast: on BBC World Service West and Central Africa
Many claims have been made about coconut oil and its potential impact on our health. Dayo Yusuf investigates. Show more
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First broadcast: on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaLatest broadcast: on BBC World Service West and Central Africa
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Fibroids are thought to affect black women more than any other racial group. Show more
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First broadcast: on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaLatest broadcast: on BBC World Service West and Central Africa
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Some communities in Eastern Kenya believe receiving a blood transfusion would lead to them taking on characteristics from the blood donor. Show more
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First broadcast: on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaLatest broadcast: on BBC World Service West and Central Africa
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How one of the oldest recognised disease on earth is still a major problem Show more
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First broadcast: on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaLatest broadcast: on BBC World Service West and Central Africa
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You don’t have to be old or rich to get diabetes Show more
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First broadcast: on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaLatest broadcast: on BBC World Service West and Central Africa
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How swimming can help your mental health Show more
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First broadcast: on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaLatest broadcast: on BBC World Service West and Central Africa
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Economic and health independence for people living with disability in Africa Show more
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First broadcast: on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaLatest broadcast: on BBC World Service West and Central Africa
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A Senegalese initiative aims to eradicate the disease. Show more
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First broadcast: on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaLatest broadcast: on BBC World Service West and Central Africa
Inadequate sanitation is still an issue for many people around the world, but there are some simple solutions available. Show more
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First broadcast: on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaLatest broadcast: on BBC World Service West and Central Africa
Infections caused by germs which are resistant to antibiotics can cause people to die of once curable diseases. Show more
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First broadcast: on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaLatest broadcast: on BBC World Service West and Central Africa
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South African research is ongoing to assess whether the Oxford vaccine will prevent severe illness. Currently the vaccine is set to be used as part of the COVAX initiative. Show more
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First broadcast: on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaLatest broadcast: on BBC World Service West and Central Africa
Available for over a year
Africa has the lowest rate of blood donation in the world. Many hospitals require people to donate blood if a family member enters hospital. Show more
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First broadcast: on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaLatest broadcast: on BBC World Service West and Central Africa
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Can traditional medicine really fix broken limbs? Show more
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First broadcast: on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaLatest broadcast: on BBC World Service West and Central Africa
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COVAX vaccines have started to arrive in parts of the continent. Frontline workers and the elderly are the first to receive their vaccines. Show more
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First broadcast: on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaLatest broadcast: on BBC World Service West and Central Africa
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Experts recommend that breastfeeding babies is best, but it is not easy for all new mothers. Show more
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First broadcast: on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaLatest broadcast: on BBC World Service West and Central Africa
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The fit of our shoes has a huge impact on the health of not just our feet but knee joints and spine. Show more
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First broadcast: on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaLatest broadcast: on BBC World Service West and Central Africa
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Would you give your eyes to help some else see? Show more
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First broadcast: on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaLatest broadcast: on BBC World Service West and Central Africa
The strategy to vaccinate Africa’s 1.2 billion residents and some simple sanitation solutions improve health. Show more
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First broadcast: on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaLatest broadcast: on BBC World Service West and Central Africa
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Antibiotic resistance is a global health threat but there are things we can do to slow the resistance. Coconut oil has had many health claims made about it, but how many are true? Show more
