February 26
Africa: We Should Care More About Emerging Infectious Diseases, and the Tools We Need to Fight Them [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Throughout human history, disease outbreaks have emerged and re-emerged. What's different now is that with global travel, outbreaks can move quickly among and between populations. Read more »
February 25
Africa: The 'Lab-Leak Origin' of Covid-19. Fact or Fiction? [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
In a January 24 interview with the far-right-wing outlet Breitbart News, newly appointed CIA director John Ratcliffe stated that assessing intelligence on a potential Wuhan lab… Read more »
February 14
Zimbabwe: UK-Based Investigative Unit Claims CIO Sought to Kill Chamisa and Have It Blamed On Covid-19
New Zimbabwe
United Kingdom investigative unit Dug Up has made sensational claims that Zimbabwe's much-feared Central Intelligence Organisation (CIO) considered eliminating opposition leader… Read more »
February 06
Africa: Long Covid - Women At Greater Risk Compared to Men - Could Immune System Differences Be the Cause? [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
About 5% of people who catch COVID have long-lasting symptoms. In these people, loss of smell, dizziness, fatigue and other hallmark COVID symptoms can persist for months after the… Read more »