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WEF 2016: How technology can transform healthcare in Africa
Healthcare is a basic human right - and drives prosperity. Using technology to improve healthcare in Africa was one of the topics discussed at the 2016 World Economic Forum on Africa in Kigali, Rwanda last week. The consensus? A healthier population drives economic progress.
Cote d’Ivoire tops Nielsen’s African investment list
Cote d'Ivoire is the best sub-Saharan African destination for investors, with South Africa in the
top seven, according to Nielsen's 2016 African Prospects Indicators report.
South African breakthrough for cancer diagnosis
A new South African medical invention combines the abilities of digital mammography and
ultrasound technology into one screening, cutting down on the time it takes for more accurate
breast cancer detection. It also means financial savings because only one machine is needed.
Right to education is recognised
With the aim of one school a week, hundreds of schools are being built or refurbished under the Accelerated Schools Infrastructure Delivery Initiative. All of these schools have enough classrooms, water, sanitation and electricity, and include libraries, computer and science labs.
Right to education is recognised
With the aim of one school a week, hundreds of schools are being built or refurbished under the Accelerated Schools Infrastructure Delivery Initiative. All of these schools have enough classrooms, water, sanitation and electricity, and include libraries, computer and science labs.
Star power lights up UNAids’ Fast-Track Targets
South Africa is at the forefront of the HIV pandemic in several ways: it has the highest number of HIV-positive people, but also the largest HIV managed care programme, and it has negotiated down the costs of viral-load testing. Now South African-born actress Charlize Theron is standing up for UNAids.
Star power lights up UNAids’ Fast-Track Targets
South Africa is at the forefront of the HIV pandemic in several ways: it has the highest number of HIV-positive people, but also the largest HIV managed care programme, and it has negotiated down the costs of viral-load testing. Now South African-born actress Charlize Theron is standing up for UNAids.
University of Cape Town leads in plant-based HPV vaccine research
A world leader in plant-based vaccine research, the University of Cape Towns Biopharming
Research Unit will team up with Canadian pharmaceutical concern Medicago to produce a plant-
based HPV vaccine.
University of Cape Town leads in plant-based HPV vaccine research
A world leader in plant-based vaccine research, the University of Cape Towns Biopharming
Research Unit will team up with Canadian pharmaceutical concern Medicago to produce a plant-
based HPV vaccine.
South African companies take to 3D printing
High-tech 3D printing, also known as additive manufacturing, is gaining traction in South Africa with local companies using the technology to create intricate physical objects.
