Experts harp on efficient health emergency system
Experts in public health across the African continent have called for the strengthening of healthcare…
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New project to find what works in research and development strengthening
A new research programme aims to advance current understanding of best practices in global health…
Health research must transform and improve patient care
Dr. Joseph Akpaloo, Chief Executive of the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH), has urged health…
Early vaccination might be crucial for growth and health of African children
Vaccination of African babies directly after birth seems favourable for their growth and health, while…
Angola’s health crisis deepens after slump in oil causes budget cuts
Angola is facing a public health emergency. Its public hospitals have been overwhelmed by a…
Eliminating Neglected Tropical Diseases enables nation to save US$3.8 billion
Ethiopia could save nearly US$3.8 billion and avert the equivalent of more than 6.6 million…
Meningitis may be on its way out of Africa
A vaccine programme started after an epidemic in the 1990s is on the verge of wiping…
Mosquito-repellent soap invention seeks to wash away Africa malaria threat
Two former students from Burkina Faso have designed a mosquito-repellent soap, which they hope could…
UK NGO to train 800 Liberian midwives to fight maternal mortality
A United Kingdom based non-governmental organisation, Life for African Mothers (LFAM) has disclosed a plan…
Research boost creates more opportunities for African scientists
African research teams in Ivory Coast, Kenya, Senegal and Uganda have been awarded significant support…