Hypertension now a cause for worry in Africa and Asia
The burden of hypertension has now shifted from developed nations to low- and middle-income countries…
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Healthcare in Africa needs US$30 billion
Dr. Olamide Okulaja, a healthcare finance specialist, says between US$25 billion and $30 billion is…
Influenza seasonality in the tropics and subtropics: a CDC collaborative study
A new collaborative study by the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and global…
Child anti-malaria drug programmes in Senegal a ‘Blueprint’ for Africa
Researchers say that giving antimalarial drugs to older children can significantly reduce overall transmission of…
Ethiopia to host Africa regional conference on abortion
The Africa Regional Conference on Abortion: From Research to Policy started on Tuesday (29/11/16) and finishes…
West Africa tackles human and animal health together to contain diseases
A drive by West African nations to tackle zoonotic diseases, those that jump from animals…
Major HIV vaccine trial in South Africa stokes hope
After decades of shadowboxing with the human immunodeficiency virus, researchers were encouraged four years ago…
Zika mosquitoes quickly invade, adapt to new climates
The Zika-bearing mosquito Aedes aegypti is not only spreading rapidly but has shown a remarkable…
Two hundred and eight midwives to be trained
A United Kingdom (UK-based) non-governmental health group, Life for African Mothers (LFAM), has disclosed plans…
Think tank targets health researchers, innovators with Sh713m fund
A multimillion shilling kitty has been set aside to finance innovative ideas geared towards improving…