Closing the breast cancer divide in sub-Saharan Africa
Researchers from Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Centre and the Uganda Cancer Institute are launching a clinical…
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Multidrug-resistant typhoid on the increase in sub-Saharan Africa
The incident of multidrug-resistant cases of typhoid is increasing in sub-Saharan Africa, making it difficult…
Researchers explore why pre-eclampsia is more common in women of African descent
A complication of pregnancy that causes the mother’s blood pressure to rise – often fatally…
Four scientists win a prize for aiding health, nutrition
Four scientists — three of them in Africa — have won US$250,000 for combined success…
African research must be spearheaded by Africans-experts
With statistics showing a less than 1% growth in research in the last decade, public…
New genomics study to help children with HIV and tuberculosis
The Collaborative African Genomics Network (CAfGEN), a Human Heredity and Health in Africa (H3Africa) Initiate…
Ugandan wins International award for promoting healthcare
The awards ceremony recognised her for her innovation and paramount role in promoting healthcare. Thirty-five (35)…
Heart disease tops HIV deaths in East Africa
East Africa is experiencing a rapid rise in cardiovascular disease, which is a major cause…