Novel R&D tool to unravel genetic diseases in Africa
A new research tool — genomics array — developed specifically for genomic and epidemiological research…
Browsing: Clinical Africa
Next-generation malaria vaccine shows efficacy and safety in humans
In a study recently published in Science Translational Medicine, researchers reveal that a vaccine called…
Trial initiated for long-lasting injectable PrEP to block HIV transmission
The first phase 3 clinical trial of a long-acting injectable drug to block transmission of…
International partnership combats Rift Valley Fever outbreak in West Africa
Experts from the Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations (FAO/UN), World Health Organization…
Major HIV vaccine trial in South Africa stokes hope
After decades of shadowboxing with the human immunodeficiency virus, researchers were encouraged four years ago…
World’s first malaria vaccine in the offing
It is now confirmed. Mass vaccinations with the world’s first malaria vaccine, RTS,S, whose trial…
New genetic chip a step toward diversity in African genome sequencing
Africa is uncharted territory when it comes to sequencing genomes and studying genetic causes for diseases that…
Rwanda has launched the world’s first national drone delivery service
On 14 October, Rwandan President Paul Kagame joined a team from a Silicon Valley start-up…
Report: New therapy makes HIV virus vanish from the blood of patient
Scientists in Britain are hopeful they may have cured HIV after the virus vanished from…
Abraaj seeks shelter from Africa’s economic woes in healthcare
Private-equity companies are taking advantage of a surge in demand for healthcare products in Africa…