In sub-Saharan Africa, young women and girls face many challenges due to social and gender norms. A recent study looked at different ways to improve their health and lives. The focus was on using entertainment media to change these norms. The study reviewed 35 articles about 24 different projects in 15 countries. These projects aimed to tackle issues like sexual hea...
Nigeria is facing a big problem. More and more people are getting sick with long-term illnesses. These are not the usual diseases you might think of, like malaria or infections. Instead, they are conditions like diabetes, heart disease, and cancer. These illnesses are costly to treat. And when families have to pay for this care out of their own pockets, it can cause ...
In Sub-Saharan Africa, many women delay getting a mastectomy. This delay leads to late diagnosis and treatment. As a result, the disease is often more advanced by the time it's detected. This situation contributes to higher mortality rates in the region. Mastectomy alone can greatly affect a woman's quality of life. It can cause physical and emotional challenges. Bre...
In many parts of sub-Saharan Africa, a big problem is that moms are not getting enough iron. This is called anemia. When moms have anemia, their babies are often born too small. This is a big deal because small babies can have lots of health problems. So, what's the deal with anemia? It's when your body doesn't have enough healthy red blood cells. This can happen be...
The struggle against obesity is becoming a major issue in sub-Saharan Africa. With obesity rates climbing, it is crucial to find effective ways to tackle this problem. Researchers have looked into various methods to prevent and manage obesity in the region. They dug into databases like Scopus, PsycINFO, Cochrane Library, Web of Science and Medline to find relevant...
In Sub-Saharan Africa, finding the right people to lead health initiatives is tough. This is especially true when looking for women leaders in reproductive, maternal, newborn, child, and adolescent health, and nutrition (RMNCAH-N) and immunization. The usual methods for finding stakeholders don't work well for this group. They are not designed to handle the complexit...
Vaccines have been a game-changer in fighting diseases worldwide for the last five decades. However, getting new vaccines into the hands of people in sub-Saharan Africa is no easy task. A recent study looked into the hurdles faced when introducing new vaccines in this region. It focused on vaccines that are part of regular immunization programs and those used mainly ...
Teen pregnancy is a big problem in Sub-Saharan Africa. It is a major cause of deaths among young mothers. This is a problem that can be avoided. There is a need for more research to understand why it happens and how to stop it. This is especially true in places where many mothers die during childbirth. The focus is on countries with the highest rates of maternal dea...
Health in Africa is not equal. Some places are doing great, while others are struggling. This is why it's crucial to keep an eye on how kids are doing in different areas. Health facilities are a good way to do this. They can help track progress and spot problems early. But there's a catch. To know if things are getting better, you need to know how many kids are in th...
Vaccines are a big deal in keeping kids healthy. They stop nasty diseases from spreading. In sub-Saharan Africa, more kids are getting vaccinated than ever before. But there is a problem. Not all kids are getting the shots they need. Some groups are left behind. This is what researchers wanted to find out. They looked at why some kids and teens in sub-Saharan Africa ...