New tech launched to fight hunger, malnutrition in Africa
International researchers on Monday (30 May 2017) launched a new computing technology to fight hunger…
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14 social entrepreneurs to improve maternal and child health in Africa
On Thursday 23 February 2017 in Nairobi, Kenya, the GE healthymagination Mother and Child Programme…
Innovative financing key to transforming Africa’s healthcare
Targeted investments in infrastructure, workforce and improved governance are key to transforming the health sector…
WHO urges Africa to strengthen food safety systems
The World Health Organization (WHO) urged African nations to strengthen their national food safety systems…
World’s population increasingly urban
We live in an urban century. Already more than 50% of the global population lives…
Hypertension now a cause for worry in Africa and Asia
The burden of hypertension has now shifted from developed nations to low- and middle-income countries…
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…
East Africa’s first liver clinics to be set up in Kenya
Kenyans suffering from various liver diseases have a reason to smile following a partnership between…