Africa makes significant progress against HIV epidemic findings
Latest findings undertaken by an HIV Impact Assessment (PHIA) Project National which is a multi-country…
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Link between malaria resistance and breast cancer spread, study suggests
Scientists in South Africa have found a link between a particular type of malaria resistance…
Locally made genetic chip to transform African health sector
South African scientists have developed a chip containing millions of genes that are commonly found…
Study finds high prevalence of multidrug-resistant HIV
While multidrug-resistant forms of infections, such as tuberculosis, have become a growing problem for people…
World’s first malaria vaccine in the offing
It is now confirmed. Mass vaccinations with the world’s first malaria vaccine, RTS,S, whose trial…
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…
Monthly cost of US$1-2 per person could ensure access to basic package of 201 essential medicines
Strong global and national leadership is needed as lack of access to essential medicines threatens…
Prevalence of drug-resistant tuberculosis in West Africa higher than previously thought
Multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (TB) could become a serious public health threat in West Africa unless effective…
People in Africa are living longer but diseases of lifestyle are on the rise
Malaria, HIV, pneumonia, and diarrhoea are the leading killers on the African continent, according to…
African countries step up contributions to the Global Fund
African countries increased investments in the Global Fund as global health partners seek to galvanise…