New project to find what works in research and development strengthening
A new research programme aims to advance current understanding of best practices in global health…
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Health research must transform and improve patient care
Dr. Joseph Akpaloo, Chief Executive of the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH), has urged health…
Air pollution could increase risk of stillbirth, research suggests
There is ‘suggestive evidence’ for a link between air pollution and a heightened risk of…
Early vaccination might be crucial for growth and health of African children
Vaccination of African babies directly after birth seems favourable for their growth and health, while…
New guidelines on improving care for female genital mutilation issued by UN health agency
The United Nations World Health Organization (WHO) released new guidelines aimed at helping health workers…
Boost to fight against cancers among African women
The fight against cancers that hit women in Africa especially hard because of late diagnosis…
Research boost creates more opportunities for African scientists
African research teams in Ivory Coast, Kenya, Senegal and Uganda have been awarded significant support…
The African Media and Malaria Research Network Gambia commemorates Malaria Day
The Gambia chapter of African Media and Malaria Research Network (AMMREN Gambia) organised a symposium…
Parasitic worms may hold key to cutting spread of HIV
A parasitic worm which affects millions of the world’s poorest people may hold an important…
Nigeria as hub of Africa’s Centre for Disease Control
The adoption of Nigeria as the hub of Africa’s Centre for Disease Control (ACDC) is…