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Breakthrough in search for HIV cure
A cure for HIV could be a step closer after researchers found a new way to force the virus out…
Solutions to TB and HIV benefit all of us, North and South
By Monicah Otieno, PhD. In the west of Kenya, near the shores of Lake Victoria, where I come from, a…
Investing in Africa’s Health
COVID-19 has reversed some of the progress made in the fight to eradicate AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis in Africa. But,…
Zimbabwe nurses are being caught in UK ‘bonded labour’ schemes
Care workers, lured from south east Africa to start their careers in the United Kingdom, are being scammed and exploited…
African solutions to African problems: Reframing science innovation
Africa has the scientific leadership and intellectual capital to develop new technologies and interventions to tackle global health challenges, including…
How will 5G impact healthcare in Africa?
5G technology will change the world forever, and Africa must embrace it, says Denver Ncube
Africa’s local knowledge can help address global crises. Here is how
The world’s two-year struggle against COVID-19 has shown how critical the knowledge and participation of local communities can be in…
What’s driving vaccine hesitancy in Africa and how can we overcome it?
By Adaeze Aroh, Bola Asaolu and Chioma T. Okafor The World Health Organization-backed COVID-19 Vaccines Global Access (COVAX) scheme has…
Time to redefine global health
The COVID-19 pandemic is a bleak reminder of the enduring inequity in global public health. Despite early warnings, the global…