In the first four months of life, a baby's immune system goes through big changes. This is how it works in Papua New Guinea. Researchers looked at 87 babies. They checked 41 different immune system messengers in the blood. These messengers are called cytokines and chemokines. At birth, the levels o
Guinea-Bissau has seen many power grabs over the years. The latest one happened in November 2025. Army officers said they took control from President Umaro Sissoco Embalo. This was just before election results were to be announced. The country has a long history of instability. The first big power
In Guinea-Bissau, soldiers have named a new leader, General Horta N’Ta, after a sudden power grab. This move follows a tense presidential election, with the military now in charge for the next year. Before this, N’Ta was the army's top official and a close friend of the now-removed President Umaro S
Guinea-Bissau finds itself in another political storm. This time, the military has taken control, stopping the count of votes from a recent presidential election. The opposition is not happy. They want the results out. They believe the military should not interfere with democracy. The military call
Guinea-Bissau, a small country in West Africa, is once again in the spotlight due to political instability. Recently, several high-ranking military officers were taken into custody. They are accused of plotting to disrupt the country's political process. This is not surprising, as coups and unrest h
Jimmy Carter, the 39th U. S. president, made history by being the first to visit sub-Saharan Africa on a state trip. His efforts to help Zimbabwe transition from white rule to independence were a significant achievement. Even after his presidency, Carter's work through his foundation aimed to elimin
Ever wondered how healthcare providers in Guinea handled certain tropical diseases? A recent study looked into this, focusing on diseases like trachoma and onchocerciasis. From November 7th to 22nd, 2022, researchers surveyed 86 healthcare providers in the Forecariah health district. They used a que
