‘Merck Africa Luminary’ aims to raise quality of healthcare in Africa
Merck today kicked off its second Merck Africa Luminary for the first time in Kenya.…
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HIV vaccine could be a reality soon, say researchers
A South African research team has published a study that has significant implications for the…
Scientists mark ‘stunning success’ of vaccine in virtually ridding Africa of meningitis A
Five years after the introduction of an affordable conjugate meningitis A vaccine, immunisation has led…
Ethiopia to strengthen outbreak preparedness by partnering with US CDC
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), has awarded funds to the Ethiopian…
Experts want medical dosage in local dialects
Kenya and other African countries should adopt cultural approaches to combating diseases, health experts have…
Facebook developing satellite internet for Africa
Facebook and French satellite operator Eutelsat wants to launch an internet-satellite that could boost internet…
Korle Bu gets modern eye treatment centre
The Korle Bu Teaching Hospital Department of Ophthalmology is the beneficiary of a modern specialist…
Rift Valley Fever kills four in Mauritania
The Rift Valley Fever (FVR) has claimed four lives in Mauritania, the Mauritanian Health Minister,…
Maternal and Newborn Health Innovations Project launched in Kenya
UNICEF and The Philips Foundation, together with Concern Worldwide, Maker and Gearbox, have launched the…
Salmonella unmasked as major killer of young children in Africa
Invasive Salmonella infections in sub-Saharan Africa are a major cause of child illness and deaths, a new body…