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Dorcas Wangira

BBC's Africa health correspondent based in Nairobi. Provides insights on health issues and medical advancements in Africa.

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Jul 9, 2025 • 27min

First malaria treatment approved for newborns

Dorcas Wangira, BBC's Africa health correspondent, discusses groundbreaking advancements in malaria treatment for newborns, set to protect vulnerable infants in eight African countries. Professor Damian Bailey uncovers the science behind pickle juice as a remedy for muscle cramps, revealing the quirky yet intriguing reasons athletes are turning to it. Meanwhile, Helen Meese examines the ethical implications and practical applications of assistive robots in healthcare, highlighting their potential to revolutionize patient support in a post-pandemic world.
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Apr 30, 2025 • 26min

Mycetoma’s only research centre destroyed

Dorcas Wangira, BBC's Africa health correspondent, discusses the alarming destruction of Sudan's Mycetoma Research Centre amid conflict, impacting care for a neglected disease. The podcast also highlights innovative telehealth solutions for remote communities in the Americas. Furthermore, researchers reveal promising results for a non-hormonal male contraceptive implant and the potential for adults to overcome severe peanut allergies through microdosing. Finally, insights into the health effects of traditional versus processed diets in urban Africa add depth to the conversation.
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Mar 5, 2025 • 26min

Ninety percent of USAID programs cut

Dorcas Wangira, a BBC Africa health correspondent, and Brooke Nicholl, a Senior research fellow at the University of Sydney, delve into urgent global health issues amidst significant USAID funding cuts. They discuss the grim implications for AIDS and polio programs in Africa, as well as the pressing need for sustainable health strategies. The duo also tackles the challenges of MPox in the Democratic Republic of Congo and highlights an innovative initiative empowering women's mental health in Guatemala through supportive community circles.
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Jan 25, 2025 • 27min

The Fifth Floor: Russia's crackdown on gay clubs

Anastasia Golubeva, a BBC Russian journalist, reveals the chilling intensification of anti-LGBTQ+ crackdowns in Russia, sharing harrowing personal accounts from activists facing police raids on gay clubs. Dorcas Wangira, BBC Africa's health correspondent, reflects on the pandemic's far-reaching effects in Africa, exploring economic struggles and psychological scars that persist post-COVID-19. Both guests provide insightful commentary on the resilience and challenges of marginalized communities amidst evolving societal landscapes.
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Aug 19, 2024 • 24min

Mpox: How dangerous is it?

Dorcas Wangira, Africa Health correspondent, and Dominic Hughes, BBC’s Global Health correspondent, delve into the alarming rise of mpox cases across Africa and beyond. They discuss the recent surge with over 17,000 cases and the risks posed by a new strain. The conversation highlights the significant challenges in vaccine access, particularly in fragile healthcare systems and the stigma surrounding the disease. They also address treatment difficulties and the emotional impact on those infected, emphasizing the urgent need for global awareness and response.

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