Research: Medicinal Plants in Cameroon Used for Treatment

This article reports on a study of medicinal plants for reproductive health care in Cameroon and Central Africa. It documents the indigenous knowledge, pharmacological properties, and safety of 70 plant species used by traditional healers and elders for 27 reproductive ailments. It also discusses the importance of integrating traditional and modern health systems, and the need for more research and conservation of the medicinal plants.

Fact Check: Bedbugs in Algeria, What’s True and What’s Not?

Claim: Authorities have tightened measures at the borders to limit the spread of bedbugs in Algeria which have swept across France. Verdict: This is verifiable but several news outlets have reported the news with exaggeration and potentially misleading readers. Small, bloodsucking insects called bedbugs can infest homes, hotels, and public transport. As far as we […]