How did Egypt win its battle against Hepatitis C? Focus On Africa Podcast

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    Egypt once had the highest rate of Hepatitis C in the world, but has now almost completely wiped out the liver attacking virus in less than 10 years. How did they do that? Could the African mealworm be a solution to tackling plastic waste? Kenyan researchers say the larvae of the darkling beetle species native to Africa can digest plastic in their guts and degrade styrofoam, one the most harmful materials to the environment. Also in the podcast, how Nigerian pet owners are having to make heartbreaking decisions about their animal companions as the high cost of living continues to squeeze finances. #focusonafricapodcast #focusonafricathepodcast Subscribe: http://bit.ly/subscribetoafrica Website: https://www.bbc.com/africa Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bbcnewsafrica/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/bbcafrica/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bbcafrica/