Scientists Find First Evidence That Butterflies Crossed an Ocean NYT: Science By: Monique Brouillette 25 June 2024 at 05:03 Researchers discovered painted ladies on a South American beach and then built a case that they started their journey in Europe or Africa.
Gilead Shot Provides Total Protection From HIV in Trial of Young African Women NYT: Science By: Stephanie Nolen 21 June 2024 at 19:30 An injection given just twice a year could herald a breakthrough in protecting the population that has the highest infection rates. Β© Aaron Ufumeli/EPA, via ShutterstockA self-test for H.I.V. in Harare, Zimbabwe. The every-six-months injection was found to provide better protection than the current oral drug for whatβs called pre-exposure prophylaxis, also taken as a daily pill.
South Africa Runs Out of Insulin Pens as Global Supply Shifts to Weight-Loss Drugs NYT: Science By: Stephanie Nolen 19 June 2024 at 05:02 The shortage highlights a widening gulf in the standard of care for people with diabetes, most of whom live in low-income countries. Β© Jean-Francois Monier/Agence France-Presse β Getty ImagesA high-speed production line of insulin at a Novo Nordisk factory. The company said it would continue to supply insulin in vials to South Africa, where more than four million people live with diabetes.
More Women in Africa Are Using Long-Acting Contraception, Changing Lives NYT: Science By: Stephanie Nolen and Natalija Gormalova 17 June 2024 at 17:32 Methods such as hormonal implants and injections are reaching remote areas, providing more discretion and autonomy. Sandra Dadjan, left, administering a three-month contraceptive injection to her client Mary Amoako at Kwapong Health Centre in the Ahafo Region of Ghana.
Inside the Factory Supplying Half of Africaβs Syringes NYT: Science By: Apoorva Mandavilli and Brian Otieno 27 May 2024 at 05:00 In Kenya, Revital Healthcare is manufacturing medical products that Africa needs to take charge of routine health care and respond to outbreaks. Β© Brian Otieno for The New York Times