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Pauline Odhiambo
Producer at TRT Afrika
Producer at TRT Afrika
Articles from author
Bitter truth: How low taxes on sugary drinks and spirits cost Africa its health
Low taxes and easy availability of sugary drinks and alcoholic spirits remain a politically convenient decision, shifting the true cost of consumption onto overstretched hospitals and grieving families.
4 min read
How Sudan's broken healthcare slipped under the radar through 1,000 days of war
The near-collapse of Sudan's healthcare system after a war without end has become the clearest measure of a crisis the world still refuses to confront.
4 min read
How Africa's trachoma milestones power the fight for sight
The number of people at risk from the world's leading infectious cause of blindness has fallen below 100 million for the first time in history, with interventions in Africa playing a significant role in this progress.
4 min read
How drug resistance undermines Africa's malaria milestones
Two African nations were officially declared malaria-free in 2024, contrasting with a resurgence in parts of the continent as drug resistance in both vector and parasite compels researchers and health agencies to reinforce new strategies.
4 min read
Paws, pomp, and pizzazz: Lagos dog carnival unleashes a spectacle of style
It was a spectacle of sequins, satin, and seriously stylish pups as the annual Lagos Dog Carnival returned in a triumphant burst of barks and glamour.
3 min read
Africa's measles paradox: Why some nations stave off outbreaks and others can't
Cabo Verde, Mauritius and Seychelles have shown measles can be eliminated with universal vaccination even as preventable outbreaks recur in parts of the continent with low immunisation coverage.
4 min read
Supermodel Anok Yai: 'Black women, your colour is powerful, not a curse'
South Sudanese-American model Anok Yai named Model of the Year at the 2025 British Fashion Awards, redefining beauty in the fashion industry.
2 min read
'I had no blueprint' - Wizkid’s bold claim on global stardom
Afrobeats star Wizkid sparked debate by claiming he had no blueprint to follow on his path to superstardom, a statement many view as dismissive of the mentors who paved his way.
2 min read
Miss Côte d'Ivoire Olivia Yacé resigns after narrowly missing out on Miss Universe title
Yacé says resigning from the “diminished" Miss Universe role would allow her to dedicate herself fully to defending the values she holds dear.
3 min read
Maternal sepsis: Africa gets a grip on preventable postpartum infection
WHO's APT‑Sepsis programme in Malawi and Uganda shows maternal deaths from preventable infections can be slashed by nearly a third when hospitals enforce basic hygiene and treatment protocols.
4 min read
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