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A ban on night fishing in Lamu East imposed in 2011, has been lifted. The ban affected fishing in Kiunga, Ishakani, Mkokoni, Kiwayu and Kizingitini. The ban followed frequent Al-Shabaab …
Kenya: Good News for Lamu Fishermen As Night Ban Is Lifted Read MoreAs part of its drive to support women’s empowerment through increased agricultural productivity AMR Gold a leading Exploration Company in Sierra Leone, has provided agricultural support to over one hundred …
Sierra Leone: Over 150 Women Benefit From Amr Gold Agricultural Support Read More
Thousands of stroke patients will be saved from lifelong disability after NHS England decided to invest millions of pounds in a new treatment hailed as a ‘game changer’, reports The …
NHS England to expand provision of ‘game changing’ stroke treatment Read More
Traditional Chinese medicine provides China a surprisingly robust soft power tool in Africa, as Beijing increasingly exports medical expertise while also increasingly sourcing ingredients from Africa to meet domestic demand. …
Under the Radar: Africa is becoming traditional Chinese medicine’s best customer Read More
China’s efforts to encourage its pharmaceutical firms to enter Africa and speed up the pace of technological transfer and pharmaceutical production have been welcomed by Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi. SA …
China eyes bigger Africa health role Read More
Durban – As a critical shortage of specialist doctors in KwaZulu-Natal looms, and the newly-qualified wait to be employed, the province has opened its doors to 40 Libyan doctors to …
KZN doctors sidelined as Libyans get specialist training Read More
Using two simple blood tests, Western University researchers were able to drastically improve treatment for resistant hypertension across three sites in Nigeria, Kenya and South Africa. The study, published online …
Simple blood tests lead to improved hypertension treatment in African countries Read More
In rural health clinics across Kenya, women have started showing up with a surprising request: They’ve come for their “cervical selfies.” Their enthusiasm is a good omen for a public …
AI Medicine Comes to Africa’s Rural Clinics Read More
The donated equipment included a portable colour ultrasound system and 24 vital signs patient monitors. Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi on Tuesday received high-end medical equipment, mainly imaging apparatus, donated to …
China donates medical equipment to South Africa Read MoreIn West Africa, the Environment and Energy Management Agency (ADEME) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Bollore Group for electrification roll-out in Guinea. Villages situated in upper Guinea …
ADEME, Bollore Group partner to boost electrification roll-out in Guinea Read More