The parasitic infection schistosomiasis affects an estimated 200 million people globally, many of them children. But campaigns to identify and treat it face formidable hurdles.
By Apoorva Mandavilli and Taiwo Aina
The birth control pills, IUDs and hormonal implants were purchased by U.S.A.I.D. for women in low-income countries. They had been in limbo in a Belgian warehouse after the U.S. cut much of its foreign aid.
By Stephanie Nolen, Jeanna Smialek and Edward Wong
Chikungunya, which can disable victims for years, is spreading rapidly, including in China, France and other places that have not seen major outbreaks before.
By Stephanie Nolen
Only a fraction of the presumed cases in five countries have led to positive tests for anthrax. Some scientists say other causes cannot yet be ruled out.
By Apoorva Mandavilli
Some babies born with devastating birth defects from the mosquito-borne illness are 7 now, but Covid turned the world’s attention away.
By Stephanie Nolen and Dado Galdieri
The new agreement makes Aspen Pharmacare the first African company to market a Covid vaccine on the continent. But it stops short of allowing Aspen to make the ingredients in the vaccine.
By Stephanie Nolen
Dr. Nkengasong will be the first person of African origin to oversee the U.S. government program combating H.I.V., which has ravaged the continent.
By Apoorva Mandavilli
Researchers ended a large trial in South Africa after finding that an experimental vaccine offered little protection.
By Stephanie Nolen
Aid agencies are scrambling to get oxygen equipment to low-income countries where the coronavirus is rapidly spreading.
By Donald G. McNeil Jr.
Privately, Chinese doctors say they need outside expertise. But Beijing, without saying why, has shown no interest so far.
By Donald G. McNeil Jr. and Zolan Kanno-Youngs
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