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Africa

Africa is the world’s second-largest continent with a total area of 11,712,434 sq miles (30,335,000 sq km). It has 54 separate countries, including Madagascar in the Indian Ocean. It straddles the equator and is the only continent to stretch from the northern to southern temperate zones. Learn more about Africa here.

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African Trypanosomiasis

African Trypanosomiasis, or sleeping sickness, is a fatal disease caused by Trypanosoma parasites transmitted by tsetse flies. Early diagnosis and vector control are key to combating this endemic threat in sub-Saharan Africa. For a detailed description, click on the article title.