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Oral Health: A Critical Look at Progress in Africa

June 16, 2025

Oral health is a big deal. It affects how people live and work. It is a key part of overall health. Yet, oral diseases are a major issue in the WHO African region. They are among the most common noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) in this area. There is a clear need for action. Two strategies were put i

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Machine Learning: A New Tool for Predicting COVID-19 Cases

January 27, 2025

Machine learning is stepping up to help predict COVID-19 cases, especially in regions where data can be a bit iffy. You see, the COVID-19 pandemic hit hard in 2019, causing a lot of sickness and even death. One big problem was getting accurate numbers on how many people were actually sick, especiall