WHO in Africa: Three Ways the Continent Stands to Lose from Trump’s Decision to Pull Out

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WHO in Africa: Three Ways the Continent Stands to Lose from Trump’s Decision to Pull Out

By:Lawrence O. Gostin & Alexandra Finch | theconversation.com President Donald Trump’s decision to withdraw the US from the World Health Organization (WHO) will be keenly felt across the globe, with profound implications for health in Africa. In the executive order putting the withdrawal process in place, Trump also paused the transfer of US funds, support and resources to the […]

Heart attacks and high blood pressure are on the rise in Africa – what does air pollution have to do with it?

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Heart attacks and high blood pressure are on the rise in Africa – what does air pollution have to do with it?

Air pollution has an alarming effect on global health. In 2019, it was responsible for 4.2 million global deaths. Inhaling air pollution harms health in many different ways beyond simply having effects on the lungs. Over 70% of air pollution deaths are due to cardiovascular diseases – diseases of the heart and blood vessels, such as […]