African experts review Draft Treaty to establish AMA in 2018
The goal to establish the African Medicines Agency (AMA) in 2018 as a Specialised Agency…
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West Africa Health Organisation donates to Health Ministry
The West Africa Health Organisation (WAHO) on Wednesday (26 April) donated ten Suzuki TF 125…
Locally made genetic chip to transform African health sector
South African scientists have developed a chip containing millions of genes that are commonly found…
Monthly cost of US$1-2 per person could ensure access to basic package of 201 essential medicines
Strong global and national leadership is needed as lack of access to essential medicines threatens…
Lancaster University Ghana to host conference on health in September
Lancaster University is to host its first health conference in West Africa, a statement said.…
Drive to increase local production of drugs presents vast opportunities for Ethiopian pharmaceuticals
The Government of Ethiopia is offering tax and loan incentives to encourage local pharmaceutical production…
More investment needed in developing female-controlled HIV prevention options
Results from two large-scale studies of a vaginal ring that releases the antiretroviral medicine dapivirine…
New state-run pharmaceutical company to produce antiretrovirals by 2019
The recently established state-owned pharmaceutical company, Ketlaphela, will start to produce antiretroviral drugs in 2019,…
Experts want medical dosage in local dialects
Kenya and other African countries should adopt cultural approaches to combating diseases, health experts have…