Locally made genetic chip to transform African health sector
South African scientists have developed a chip containing millions of genes that are commonly found…
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Diabetes now major problem in Africa: report
Diabetes has increased in Africa between 1990 and 2015 due to rapid development and urbanisation,…
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…
The World Health Organization wants sugar taxes
The UN health agency recommended that countries use tax policy to increase the price of…
Global Burden of Disease study 2015 assesses the state of the world’s health
Medical journal, The Lancet publishes the most up-to-date analysis on the state of the world’s…
People in Africa are living longer but diseases of lifestyle are on the rise
Malaria, HIV, pneumonia, and diarrhoea are the leading killers on the African continent, according to…
AstraZeneca promises to reduce hypertension in Africa
To mark the World Hypertension Day, AstraZeneca, a global science-led pharmaceutical organisation, has committed itself…
The World Health Organization vows to prevent and control diabetes in Liberia
The World Health Organization (WHO) has pledged its continued commitment to providing technical support for…
Diabetes prevalence persists as top global health concern
Globally diabetes is one of the biggest health concerns and in 2014 Lilly South Africa…
Next Einstein Forum launches global call for a new era in science and technology in Africa
In less than a week, the first global forum for science on African soil will…