Experimental gel partially protects against genital herpes
An experimental vaginal gel containing a drug used to treat the AIDS virus could prevent…
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Scientists warn of risk from air pollution over the megacities of West Africa
A new study warns of the risks posed by the increasing air pollution over the…
Testing for malaria reduces over prescription by more than 70%
Using malaria rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs) in registered drug shops in a highly endemic region…
West Africa Ebola outbreak could end this year
The head of the World Health Organization (WHO) said Ebola in West Africa could be…
Ghana FDA probes fake antiretroviral drugs
The Ghanaian Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has been assigned by the Ministry of Health…
GE announces new commitments to build healthcare skills and capacity in East Africa
At the Global Entrepreneurship Summit in Nairobi, GE announced a series of new commitments aimed…
Africa within reach of being certified a polio-free continent
Sub-Saharan Africa is finally on the brink of being declared polio-free. In July this year,…
Vaccine shortage leaves Africa vulnerable to meningitis outbreak
An acute shortage of meningitis C-containing vaccine threatens to severely limit the world’s ability to…
Ecobank supports partnership to reduce impact of HIV, TB and malaria
The Ecobank Foundation, along with two of its partners, the West African College of Physicians…
Universal health coverage receives backing from economists
A global coalition of 267 economists representing 44 countries is calling on policymakers to prioritise…