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Rare diseases often go undiagnosed or untreated in parts of Africa. A project seeks to change that
She visited Fann hospital in Dakar, where neurologist Dr. Pedro Rodriguez measured her lung capacity. He suspects Mariama had ...
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Unlocking Genetics: Rare Disease Research Offers Hope in Africa
In Senegal, Dr. Pedro Rodriguez is pioneering genetic research to connect patients with rare diseases to life-saving ...
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A vanished kingdom comes alive in the songs of griots and a new archaeological dig
The legendary west African kingdom of Kaabu has long been memorialized in the songs and stories of griots. That's inspired ...
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Soaring costs in Senegal threaten a beloved symbol of interfaith unity
In Senegal, where Muslims make up the majority ... “But we had to do it because of how expensive life has become.” Sarr estimates he would normally spend nearly 200,000 CFA francs (about ...