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…
Browsing: Uganda
First comprehensive paediatric haematology-oncology initiative launched in Africa
A US$100 million initiative to create an innovative paediatric haematology-oncology treatment network in southern and…
Cause of mysterious ‘nodding syndrome’ may have been discovered
In parts of Eastern Africa children in some communities have been afflicted by a mysterious…
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…
Religious leaders could help improve uptake of male circumcision in HIV-prevention effort
Estimates suggest that helping religious leaders to discuss circumcision with their congregations could lead to…
East Africa gets US$18 million funding to fight HIV
Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania are among 13 African countries that will receive US$55 million from…
Ugandans invent ‘smart jacket’ to diagnose pneumonia
A team of Ugandan engineers has invented a ‘smart jacket’ that diagnoses pneumonia faster than…
Bird flu breaks out in Uganda
Bird flu has broken out in the central part of Uganda, a Senior Ministry of…
Invest in African research and citizen science
Climate change, HIV/AIDS, recurring droughts, and food insecurity are some of the most pressing issues…
Indian healthcare providers eye Africa to boost business
‘One of the fundamental problems of Africa is the low bandwidth and its cost. As…