Filarial worm infections double the risk of HIV infection
Since the start of the HIV epidemic, there have been speculations as to why HIV…
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Mobile tech enables family planning data access
An innovative mobile technology is helping countries in sub-Saharan Africa access vital data on family…
Vaginal ring will help women take control of their sexual health
The fact that over half of the 35 million people living with HIV in sub-Saharan…
Tanzanian biomedical researcher named among top 30 innovators in Africa
Julie Makani, a biomedical researcher at the Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences (MUHAS) is…
Diagnosis app scoops Africa health prize
An app that allows rural doctors to seek advice remotely from experts won Africa’s first…
Ugandan wins International award for promoting healthcare
The awards ceremony recognised her for her innovation and paramount role in promoting healthcare. Thirty-five (35)…
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…
Digital hub to help Africa track and control disease outbreaks to be based in Egypt
A new disease control hub is set to be launched in Egypt, which will use…
In 2016, Samsung will be launching Digital Villages in Kenya, Ethiopia and Tanzania
Samsung Electronics Africa announced (on 18 February) that it will bolster its Corporate Citizenship efforts in…