Opinion
Shima’s Opinion: Three-parent babies. Shima Gyoh reflects on the ethical dilemma of scientific progress. Shima Gyoh
Opinion
Francis’ Opinion: Retired but not tired. There is an under-utilised resource in our midst. Francis Omaswa advocates great use. Francis Omaswa
Newsdesk
Newsdesk: A round-up of news including: Health cooperation between Africa and China; Reports of an early step in a cure for sleeping sickness.
Medicine development
Medicine development: Developing medicines, saving lives. Dr. David Reddy, Medicines for Malaria Venture
Patient rights
Patient rights: Patient-centred healthcare: the future for care in Africa. Yasemin Dil and Caroline Staffell, the International Alliance of Patients’ Organizations.
Medic Africa Exhibitions
Medic Africa Exhibitions: A preview of the forthcoming events in Lagos and Nairobi.
Health systems
Health systems: What does country ownership mean to health? Toby Arul-Pragasam, Crown Agents, UK, and Muchaneta Mwonzora, Crown Agents, Zimbabwe
Patient compliance
Patient compliance: Is DOTS an effective strategy for TB control in a developing country? Dr. Akaninyene Asuquo Otu
Medicine Publishing
Medicine Publishing: Optimal use of blood tests in acute medicine. Peter Rae and Sara Jenks
Management of poisoning. Allister Vale and Sally Bradberry
(These articles are reproduced by kind permission of Medicine Publishing www.medicinejournal.co.uk. Copyright 2013 Published by Elsevier Ltd)
Clinical Review
Clinical Review: Medicine; STIs; Paediatrics
Medicine Digest
Medicine Digest: General; Oncology; Gastrology; Psychology; Neurology; Cardiology; Diabetes
Publishing Partners
Publishing Partners: An update on activities from our Publishing Partners
CPD Challenge
CPD Challenge: Test yourself on the articles appearing in this edition of Africa Health. Answers on page 53.
Clinical Quiz
Clinical Quiz: Just a cough? Answers on page 45.
