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Malaria in Africa: Mapping Economic Impact and Success Stories

Africa continues to bear the heaviest burden of malaria globally, with the disease slashing GDP growth by approximately 1.3 percentage points annually in the most affected nations. This economic drain, resulting from mounting medical costs, widespread absenteeism, and diminished productivity, compounds the public health crisis across the continent. Besides, climate change threatens to worsen the […]

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Too early for accurate figures on coronavirus impact on Moroccan economy- PM says

Head of the Moroccan government said it was too early for accurate figures on the repercussions of the coronavirus on the Moroccan economy noting that a review of the appropriation bill is not possible in the absence of precise indicators. The IMF however has said the Moroccan GDP will contract by 3.7% while the high […]