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Those who 'shoot up' have a higher risk of getting infected, but some progressive nations are encouraging drug users to adopt safer habits.

Malaria medication is being accidentally wasted on other conditions.

The buruli ulcer is considered to be a neglected tropical disease but is the third most common bacterial infection after tuberculosis and leprosy.

Selected state clinics will soon provide a pill that can prevent HIV infection to people at high risk of contracting the virus.

The majority of incidents took place on social networks but there were also a high number of cases that involved text messages.

Sunny weather in South Africa makes skin cancer a risk for many people.

In some regions in Africa, deeply rooted 'tradition' demands that local girls undergo harmful traditional practices if they are to gain access to a husband and the adult world.

Introduce harm-reduction and HIV programmes – especially for heroin users – before it's too late.

A revolutionary antiretroviral prophylaxis is helping all people, no matter their sexual orientation. A cheaper generic will soon be on the shelves.

Solar power, solar electricity and mobile technology are helping to reduce the rate of maternal mortality in Cameroon.

Hand, foot and mouth disease is a viral infection that can affect infants and young children.

With just nine cases of the virus so far this year – in Pakistan and Afghanistan – the WHO is confident the battle against polio is nearly won.

Countries in Africa are in desperate need of more emergency care specialists and increased training.

Clinics dedicated to young people are ideal but the poor nation struggles to provide at least a basic service for those who can't access them.

A grassroots Ugandan health initiative has significantly reduced maternal deaths.

The World Health Organisation says more than 200 people have died there since January and that there is a need to ramp up production of vaccines.