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Mycetoma’s only research centre destroyed

The destruction of mycetoma’s research centre; progress on male contraception; rethinking remote healthcare; the benefits of African heritage diets; desensitising peanut allergies

Amidst conflict in Sudan, the world-leading Mycetoma Research Centre in Khartoum has been destroyed. We talk to the centre’s founder to find out what this means for research into the neglected disease and the struggle to proving ongoing support for patients.

As the Pan American Health Organization put into action lessons from the Covid-19 pandemic they share with us new telehealth services designed to reach the most remote communities across the Americas.

Also on the show, a reversible and non-hormonal male contraception implant has proven effective in trials lasting two years. Plus, how does the body respond when switching from a Tanzanian heritage diet to a more processed diet? And can gradual exposure to peanuts desensitize adults with severe peanut allergies?

Presenter: Claudia Hammond
Producer: Hannah Robins
Assistant Producer: Katie Tomsett
Studio Managers: Emma Harth and Dyfan Rose

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26 minutes

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  • Wed 30 Apr 2025 19:32GMT
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  • Last Sunday 01:32GMT

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