Africa’s Looming Cancer Crisis: A Battle Being Fought Blindfolded
Cancer, a disease once considered a Western luxury, is silently ravaging Africa. Unlike the West, however, Africa’s fight against cancer is hampered by a critical and often overlooked adversary: a severe lack of quality data. This data deficiency, as a recent article in Frontiers in Public Health eloquently argues, is the biggest issue impeding effective […]
Non-Communicable Diseases in Africa: A Hidden Crisis
Africa, often considered exotic and mystifying by the rest of the world, has long grappled with numerous health challenges. While infectious diseases such as malaria, HIV/AIDS, and tuberculosis have traditionally dominated the global health agenda in Africa, there is a growing concern that non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are being overlooked. This blog explores the potential link […]