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Science for Africa Foundation launches $70m research programme

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Understanding Africa's diverse gene pool can help fight lifestyle diseases

Michèle Ramsay 14 Mar 2018

Partnership beefs up veterinary services across Africa, Asia and Middle East to tackle animal disease

Partnership beefs up veterinary services across Africa, Asia and Middle East to tackle animal disease

12 Mar 2018

Dedicated website set up to address Listeriosis questions and concerns

Dedicated website set up to address Listeriosis questions and concerns

7 Mar 2018

Listeriosis outbreak traced to Enterprise Foods factory in Limpopo

Listeriosis outbreak traced to Enterprise Foods factory in Limpopo

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Spanish Olympic Athlete, Maria Azucena Diaz, tests the body sensors. Credit: ElPais

Top devices at Mobile World Congress

28 Feb 2018

We found ways to shorten the turnaround time for diagnosing babies with HIV

We found ways to shorten the turnaround time for diagnosing babies with HIV

Jónas Oddur Jónasson 23 Jan 2018

Study: African surgical patients twice as likely to die

Study: African surgical patients twice as likely to die

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Organisations join forces, launches roadmap to combat zoonotic TB

13 Oct 2017

Global genetic study involving different populations sheds light on glaucoma

Global genetic study involving different populations sheds light on glaucoma

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New UN-backed citizen-led alliance formed against mosquito-borne diseases

10 May 2017

UNESCO-MARS 2016 Award winners: (L-R) front row- ‘Best African Woman Researchers Award’ 4th place winner Maria Nabaggala, from Infectious Diseases Institute, Uganda; 5th place winner, Martha Zewdie, from Armauer Hansen Research Institute, Ethiopia; 2nd place Best Young African Researchers winner, Constantine Asahngwa, Cameroon Centre for Evidence Based Health Care; Best Young African Researchers 1st place winner Patricia Rantshabeng from University of Botswana; Best African Women Researchers 2nd place winner, Rogomenoma Ouedraogo, Laboratory of Biology and Molecular Genetics University, Burkina Faso; ‘Best Young Researcher Award’ 3rd place winner, Lamin Cham from National Aids Control Program, Gambia; 2nd row: 2nd place Best Young Researchers Award winner, Tinashe Nyazika, University of Zimbabwe; Best African Woman Researchers Award’ 1st place winner, Beatrice Nyagol from Kenya Medical Research Institute, together with Prof. Yifru Berhane, Minister of Health, Ethiopia; Prof. Dr Frank Stangenberg-Haverkamp, Chairman, Executive Board and Family Board of E.Merck KG; Prof. Afework Kassu Gizaw, Minister of Science and Technology, Ethiopia; Ahmed Fahmi, Program Director, UNESCO and Rasha Kelej, Chief Social Officer, Merck Healthcare.

'Best African Women Researchers' announced

21 Dec 2016

IBM Research opens second lab on African continent

IBM Research opens second lab on African continent

26 Aug 2016

DATA Report 2015: Putting the Poorest First

DATA Report 2015: Putting the Poorest First

1 Jun 2015

Orange and USAID join forces to boost mHealth innovations across Africa

Orange and USAID join forces to boost mHealth innovations across Africa

12 Dec 2014

Science of brain signals opens new era for advertising

Science of brain signals opens new era for advertising

4 Aug 2014

Cannes Lions 2014 now open for delegate registration

Cannes Lions 2014 now open for delegate registration

15 Jan 2014

Lions Health open for delegate registration: First speakers announced

Lions Health open for delegate registration: First speakers announced

13 Jan 2014

Inaugural Lions Health Awards now accepting entries

Inaugural Lions Health Awards now accepting entries

9 Jan 2014

Winners of the Pioneers of Health Challenge announced

Winners of the Pioneers of Health Challenge announced

11 Dec 2013

Regus study on sleep deprivation in Africa

Regus study on sleep deprivation in Africa

27 Aug 2013

If you're content, we're content

If you're content, we're content

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Rwanda's remarkable health recovery

18 Mar 2013

Non-communicable diseases: Africa must 'spend a lot more'

Non-communicable diseases: Africa must 'spend a lot more'

4 Nov 2011

Physicians most likely to reach health-related content through natural search and direct navigation

Physicians most likely to reach health-related content through natural search and direct navigation

7 Mar 2011

Quality care and expansion on the agenda for Africa Health

Quality care and expansion on the agenda for Africa Health

9 Feb 2011

New study sheds light on recovery from intoxication

New study sheds light on recovery from intoxication

19 Aug 2010

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HealthcareUnderstanding Africa's diverse gene pool can help fight lifestyle diseases

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Partnership beefs up veterinary services across Africa, Asia and Middle East to tackle animal disease

AgriculturePartnership beefs up veterinary services across Africa, Asia and Middle East to tackle animal disease

12 Mar 2018

Dedicated website set up to address Listeriosis questions and concerns

RetailDedicated website set up to address Listeriosis questions and concerns

7 Mar 2018

Listeriosis outbreak traced to Enterprise Foods factory in Limpopo

RetailListeriosis outbreak traced to Enterprise Foods factory in Limpopo

Lauren Hartzenberg 5 Mar 2018

Spanish Olympic Athlete, Maria Azucena Diaz, tests the body sensors. Credit: ElPais

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We found ways to shorten the turnaround time for diagnosing babies with HIV

HealthcareWe found ways to shorten the turnaround time for diagnosing babies with HIV

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Study: African surgical patients twice as likely to die

HealthcareStudy: African surgical patients twice as likely to die

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AgricultureOrganisations join forces, launches roadmap to combat zoonotic TB

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Global genetic study involving different populations sheds light on glaucoma

HealthcareGlobal genetic study involving different populations sheds light on glaucoma

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HealthcareNew UN-backed citizen-led alliance formed against mosquito-borne diseases

10 May 2017

UNESCO-MARS 2016 Award winners: (L-R) front row- ‘Best African Woman Researchers Award’ 4th place winner Maria Nabaggala, from Infectious Diseases Institute, Uganda; 5th place winner, Martha Zewdie, from Armauer Hansen Research Institute, Ethiopia; 2nd place Best Young African Researchers winner, Constantine Asahngwa, Cameroon Centre for Evidence Based Health Care; Best Young African Researchers 1st place winner Patricia Rantshabeng from University of Botswana; Best African Women Researchers 2nd place winner, Rogomenoma Ouedraogo, Laboratory of Biology and Molecular Genetics University, Burkina Faso; ‘Best Young Researcher Award’ 3rd place winner, Lamin Cham from National Aids Control Program, Gambia; 2nd row: 2nd place Best Young Researchers Award winner, Tinashe Nyazika, University of Zimbabwe; Best African Woman Researchers Award’ 1st place winner, Beatrice Nyagol from Kenya Medical Research Institute, together with Prof. Yifru Berhane, Minister of Health, Ethiopia; Prof. Dr Frank Stangenberg-Haverkamp, Chairman, Executive Board and Family Board of E.Merck KG; Prof. Afework Kassu Gizaw, Minister of Science and Technology, Ethiopia; Ahmed Fahmi, Program Director, UNESCO and Rasha Kelej, Chief Social Officer, Merck Healthcare.

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IBM Research opens second lab on African continent

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DATA Report 2015: Putting the Poorest First

Marketing & MediaDATA Report 2015: Putting the Poorest First

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Orange and USAID join forces to boost mHealth innovations across Africa

Marketing & MediaOrange and USAID join forces to boost mHealth innovations across Africa

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Science of brain signals opens new era for advertising

Marketing & MediaScience of brain signals opens new era for advertising

4 Aug 2014

Cannes Lions 2014 now open for delegate registration

Marketing & MediaCannes Lions 2014 now open for delegate registration

15 Jan 2014

Lions Health open for delegate registration: First speakers announced

Marketing & MediaLions Health open for delegate registration: First speakers announced

13 Jan 2014

Inaugural Lions Health Awards now accepting entries

Marketing & MediaInaugural Lions Health Awards now accepting entries

9 Jan 2014

Winners of the Pioneers of Health Challenge announced

HealthcareWinners of the Pioneers of Health Challenge announced

11 Dec 2013

Regus study on sleep deprivation in Africa

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If you're content, we're content

Marketing & MediaIf you're content, we're content

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Non-communicable diseases: Africa must 'spend a lot more'

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Physicians most likely to reach health-related content through natural search and direct navigation

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Quality care and expansion on the agenda for Africa Health

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New study sheds light on recovery from intoxication

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