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Authors: The African powerful concept of ‘Ubuntu’ has never rung louder and truer than the last two and a half years. The COVID-19 pandemic has shown that we truly are one global community: “I am safe when everyone is safe, I am because you are”. For all its pains,COVID-19 also laid the groundwork for a […]
...In Health, Agriculture, Gender Equality And Other Critical Areas Speaking with University of Nairobi students, Bill Gates praises drive and optimism of young people in Kenya and across the continent Today, Bill Gates, co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, reaffirmed the foundation’s long-term commitment to Africa and to working directly with countries to […]
...Broadreach Group Panel Discussion With The Africa CDC And Palladium Group Unpacks The Risks And Responsibilities For Health Data Protection And Sharing In Africa When it comes to the protection of personal health data in Africa, governments and regions have a clear responsibility to protect their citizens. Especially in the era of rapidly proliferating personal […]
...By: Dr Allan Pamba – Africa Network Lead, EMEA-LATAM at Roche Diagnostics There are approximately 1.4 billion people in Africa, with a median age of 20. The potential for economic growth on our singular continent is any global economy’s dream. To fully unlock this demographic dividend, we would do well by creating working partnerships that […]
...Women play a central role in society – that’s why this Women’s Month is a great time to ensure you are taking good care of your health, especially cardiac health. By Michael Emery, Marketing Executive, Ambledown Above all, Women’s Month should be a time to take stock of the many ways in which women play […]
...Air pollution has long been the culprit of some of the most common health conditions ranging from asthma to lung disease, and a new study has confirmed that having poor air quality may even reduce a person’s lifespan. The research has revealed that in Africa, air pollution resulted in diminished life expectancy of up to […]
...According to statistics, sub-Saharan Africa’s population is set to double by 2050. Already, 60% of the population is below the age of 25. This is a huge opportunity for our continent but it can also be a ticking bomb if we don’t invest and harness the power of this demography. What better ways are there […]
...Africa is rising. But at the same time, Africa is the continent with the largest number of people, (390 million) living in extreme poverty. The UN’s Food and Agriculture organization states in a new report that 124 million people in 51 countries experienced high levels of food insecurity. “Hunger and food insecurity plague the lives of millions worldwide” […]
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