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Africa Health Issues

Less than 25% of Africa’s land is suitable for agriculture. Urban growth is taking away agricultural lands for cities Climate change has caused a cycle of droughts and floods in many parts of Africa. The growing Sahara Desert has caused problems in the Sahel region. Civil Wars & Political Unrest have led to food shortages

FAMINE 1974-Present – Darfur, Somalia & East Africa, Niger, Congo, Ethiopia

15% to 33% of adults in southern African countries have AIDS HIV - AIDS 15% to 33% of adults in southern African countries have AIDS

EBOLA 1975-Present - No Cure Fatal about 70%