SA to roll out vaginal rings to fight HIV scourge
Johannesburg – A “revolutionary” vaginal ring to prevent HIV is soon to be rolled out in South Africa –... Read more
29 Sep, 2023
‘Death every day’: Fear and fortitude in Uganda’s Ebola epicentre
Mubende – As Ugandan farmer Bonaventura Senyonga prepares to bury his grandson, age-old traditions are forgotten and fear hangs in... Read more
11 Nov, 2022
Good medicine
Now more than ever, it is imperative for the continent to develop the capacity to manufacture drugs locally, thus... Read more
2 Feb, 2021
Rapid response
The pandemic has placed Africa’s healthcare challenges under the microscope, prompting e-health to take off
11 Nov, 2020
Out of harm’s way
Automation and better training are being employed in the move towards increased worker safety in mines
25 Jan, 2019
On the mend
Africa’s healthcare issues are compounded by inadequate infrastructure and funding, but a range of home-grown technologies, from drone medicine drops... Read more
31 Oct, 2017
Strong medicine
Traditional healers are well placed to provide much-needed healthcare to Africa’s communities. But are they adequately equipped and trained... Read more
11 Feb, 2016
Ready for a check-up
Using ICT solutions within Africa’s ailing healthcare sector presents an opportunity for improving service delivery.
16 Nov, 2015
A bitter pill
Counterfeit medicines place an even greater strain on already heavily burdened African health systems, but there is progress in... Read more
27 Aug, 2015
Safety net
Malaria has devastated sub-Saharan Africa for generations, but it appears inroads are finally being made against the disease.
1 Jun, 2015
