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Antimicrobial Resistance Surpasses Malaria as Africa's Top Killer

4/8/2026

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Antimicrobial resistance is now Africa's leading cause of death, surpassing malaria, HIV, and tuberculosis, a change highlighted at the One Health summit in France.
In Kinshasa, a woman was beaten by her doctor, a viral incident that has sparked outrage and drawn attention to violence against women in healthcare settings.
Rwanda commemorates the 32nd anniversary of the genocide against the Tutsi, reflecting on its historical impact.

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Antimicrobial resistance is now Africa's leading cause of death, surpassing malaria, HIV, and tuberculosis, a change highlighted at the One Health summit in France.
In Kinshasa, a woman was beaten by her doctor, a viral incident that has sparked outrage and drawn attention to violence against women in healthcare settings.
Rwanda commemorates the 32nd anniversary of the genocide against the Tutsi, reflecting on its historical impact.