Health and Medicine

Africa’s Cosmetic Industry: Leading the Future of Global Beauty Innovation

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The beauty and personal care sector across Africa is undergoing a significant shift, transitioning from a reliance on imported products toward a model defined by local innovation, indigenous ingredients, and sustainable manufacturing practices. Market analysts and industry observers note that the continent is increasingly positioning itself as an avant-garde hub, leveraging its vast botanical diversity … Read more

Why Do Mosquitoes Bite Certain People? The Science of Mosquito Attraction

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As a physician based in Berlin, I often field questions from patients about why they seem to be the primary target for mosquitoes during summer months. While the experience can feel personal—as if these insects are specifically seeking you out—the reality is governed by a sophisticated biological interplay between human physiology and the sensory capabilities … Read more

AI in Healthcare: Revolutionizing Medicine or Replacing Doctors?

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Tunisia is currently navigating a pivotal transition in its healthcare infrastructure, moving beyond simple digitization toward a comprehensive integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into clinical practice. As the nation pushes for what officials describe as a “Health 4.0” ecosystem, the focus has shifted from the mere adoption of technology to the urgent need for a … Read more

Tunisia: Dr. Dhaker Lahidheb Warns Against Dangerous ‘Tayyibat’ Regime After Near-Fatal Incident

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Medical professionals in Tunisia are raising urgent alarms over the proliferation of the Tayyibat diet, a restrictive nutritional regimen that experts warn can lead to severe health complications if followed without strict clinical supervision. The controversy reached a critical point following a public warning from Dr. Dhaker Lahidheb, a prominent cardiologist and professor at the … Read more

Generic Drugs: A Therapeutic Revolution in Cardio-Metabolic Disease Treatment

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The global fight against non-communicable diseases is entering a pivotal phase as the cost of life-saving treatments begins to drop. For millions of people living with a cluster of conditions known as cardiometabolic diseases—including type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and obesity—the arrival of high-quality generic medications is more than a financial relief. it is a fundamental … Read more

Hospital Attacks in Africa: UN Resolution 2286 Ignored 10 Years Later

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For decades, the white coat and the red cross have served as universal symbols of sanctuary. In the chaos of war, the hospital was intended to be the one place where the violence stopped—a neutral zone where the only priority was the preservation of life, regardless of a patient’s political affiliation or combatant status. However, … Read more

Interview with Dr. Eliane Mireille Paré, Specialist Dental Surgeon at the Directorate for Prevention and Control of Non-Communicable Diseases

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Dr. Eliane Mireille Paré, a specialist dentist at Burkina Faso’s Direction de la Prévention et du Contrôle des Maladies non Transmissibles (DPCM) within the Ministry of Health, emphasized in a recent interview that overall bodily health is fundamentally linked to oral health. Speaking with Sidwaya newspaper in Ouagadougou on April 21, 2026, she defined oral … Read more