Invest in infrastructure to retain Africa’s scientists
African countries lack the infrastructure and entrepreneurial support needed to retain science graduates, thus impacting…
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Boosting clinical trials in Africa
With less than three percent of clinical trials in the continent, the Association for Good…
New tech launched to fight hunger, malnutrition in Africa
International researchers on Monday (30 May 2017) launched a new computing technology to fight hunger…
Test may spot glaucoma before symptoms begin, study says
It might be possible to treat the main cause of permanent blindness before people notice…
Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention launches five-year strategic plan to improve surveillance, emergency response and prevention of infectious diseases
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) launched its strategic plan to…
Researchers use tiny 3D spheres to combat tuberculosis
Researchers at the University of Southampton have developed a new 3D system to study human…
Invest in African research and citizen science
Climate change, HIV/AIDS, recurring droughts, and food insecurity are some of the most pressing issues…
Think tank targets health researchers, innovators with Sh713m fund
A multimillion shilling kitty has been set aside to finance innovative ideas geared towards improving…
Diabetes now major problem in Africa: report
Diabetes has increased in Africa between 1990 and 2015 due to rapid development and urbanisation,…
A snapshot view of the current health situation in sub-Saharan East Africa
The recent AIDF infographic provides a snapshot of the current health situation in sub-Saharan East…