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Nonprofits launch $100M plan to support health workers in Africa

Nonprofits launch $100M plan to support health workers in Africa
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Five actions African countries can take to prepare for the next pandemic

There is need for African countries to address weaknesses in their health system and to make plans to produce medical supplies domestically.

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AI drives quest for new antivirals to fight outbreaks

Lack of antiviral candidates limited the fight against COVID-19. Consortium aims to develop new oral antivirals for coronaviruses, dengue and Zika. But critics highlight lack of representation from low-and middle-income countries.

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AI drives quest for new antivirals to fight outbreaks

Project uses artificial intelligence to develop oral antiviral drugs against COVID-19, dengue and Zika.

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How COVID Has Affected the Control of Neglected Tropical Diseases

Neglected tropical diseases is an umbrella term used to describe a group of 20 infectious diseases. These diseases affect over 1.7 billion people. They can disable, debilitate and even kill

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