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
Finding the remedy
The emerging African pharmaceutical industry offers many opportunities, but governments need to tackle regulation urgently.
29 May, 2015
Target practice
With the deadline for the UN’s Millennium Development Goals drawing ever-nearer, how far has Africa come in terms of... Read more
29 May, 2015
Calling the shots
Vaccination is a crucial weapon in the fight against child mortality on the continent.
27 May, 2015
