From progress on the world’s first malaria vaccine to the impact of climate change on our health, here’s a rundown of some of our favourite stories of 2023.
Last week, at the 73rd session of the World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Committee for Africa in Gaborone, Botswana, I stood with health leaders from across the African continent to call on countries to reaffirm their commitments to eliminate cervical cancer and act quickly to bolster essential health services.
Zambian broadcaster Karen Nakawala was diagnosed with cervical cancer four years ago. She survived, though many friends she made didn’t. Today she’s on a mission to convince girls across the world to get the HPV vaccine.