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Myth: Is Pepper soup a coronavirus cure?
A claim has been shared on Whatsapp, particularly in Nigeria, that pepper soup is a cure for coronavirus. This claim …
Myth: Can malaria medication (chloroquine) work as a coronavirus treatment?
Chloroquine-based drugs are used across Africa to treat malaria and so are very well-known medications. It is also used to …
Pregnancy and Coronavirus (Covid-19)
At the moment, many pregnant women may be frightened about the effect that coronavirus might have on them and their …
How does coronavirus differ from a common cold and the regular flu?
‘Coronaviruses’ are a large family of viruses that can cause illnesses ranging from the common cold to severe breathing diseases, …
Why is Covid-19 more dangerous than the common cold and flu?
Covid-19 is a new type of coronavirus. Although many people are referring to this crisis as ‘coronavirus’, we will call …
Viruses and Vaccines
WHAT ARE VIRUSES?
A virus is a very small particle that can infect humans, animals and plants and make them …
What can we learn from the night sky?
Humans have been looking at and learning about the night sky since the first days of ancient civilisation. Understanding the …
Triumph for Malawi’s judiciary over electoral corruption
MALAWI’S 2019 ELECTION
On 21st May 2019, a general election was held in Malawi. According to the Malawi Electoral Commission, …
Underage brides – Efforts made in East Africa to prevent child marriage
THE EFFECTS OF CHILD MARRIAGE IN SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA
The child advocacy group, ‘Girls not Brides’ estimates that every year, 15 …