Africa rising – diabetes rising
The World Health Organization (WHO) warned on World Diabetes Day, on 14th November, that diabetes is…
Yearly Archives: 2015
Africa’s First Ladies and China commit to AIDS-free target
Africa’s First Ladies and China have committed to working towards attaining the global objective of…
Research underway to treat cerebral malaria with indigenous plants
A doctoral project that aims to combat some of the worst effects of malaria in…
Alarm sounded on HIV/AIDS funding
A new report warns of a growing complacency in the global fight against HIV/AIDS and…
Harare plays host the Africa’s biggest HIV/AIDS conference
The largest gathering on HIV/AIDS and sexually transmitted infections (STIs), in Africa has officially commenced…
Uganda Ministry of Health and Merck join hands to fight diabetes and cancer
Merck, in partnership with Uganda Ministry of Health today kicked off a Combined Diabetes and…
Ebola crisis spurs new WHO reform programme
The World Health Organization (WHO) chief said preparedness, awareness, and transparency are at the heart…
President of Liberia keynotes gala for global health to support infectious disease research
President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf of Liberia delivered the keynote address at the 11th Annual Gala…
Genetically modified mosquitoes are resistant to malaria
US scientists say they have bred a genetically modified (GM) mosquito that can resist malaria…
Philips demonstrates its commitment to a more sustainable future at the Africa Innovation Experience 2015
Around the globe, disruption, innovation, and the rapid pace of technological development is reshaping consumer…