By Dr Allan Pamba, Executive Vice President, Diagnostics, Africa at Roche Diagnostics An old proverb from the Congo says, “A mother is like a kernel,… Read More »HPV Testing: A Catalyst For Women’s Empowerment
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In celebration of the International Day of Rural Women, themed “Rural women confront the global cost-of-living crisis,” TERA proudly launches its transformative biochar solution aimed at… Read More »TERA Launches On International Day Of Rural Women To Drive Food Security, Empower Women Farmers, And Accelerate Climate Action
● New Africa Breast Cancer Council includes oncologists, surgeons, first ladies, advocates, a survivor, a former minister and an economist ● Council’s 5-year goal is to tackle leading cause… Read More »Trailblazing African Women Join Forces To Tackle Breast Cancer On The Continent
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New modeling shows 40 million more children will suffer from hunger’s worst effects by 2050 due to climate change, but immediate action could instead boost… Read More »Gates Foundation Report Calls for Targeted Global Health Spending to Save Millions of Children from Malnutrition and Disease
In an exclusive interview with Africa.com, Dr. Paulin Basinga, Director of Health, Nutrition, and Population at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF), discussed the… Read More »Unpacking the 2024 Goalkeepers Report: A Call to Action on Malnutrition in Africa
Empowering women to be placed on the board of directors of the country’s top performing companies and into senior leadership positions requires them to gain… Read More »Empowering Women: The Need for Mentorship in Board and Senior Leadership Roles