By H.E. Amira Elfadil Mohammed Commissioner, for Health, Humanitarian Affairs and Social Development, Africa Union Commission Routine vaccinations are an important component of strong and functional health systems. Beginning at birth, routine vaccinations against diseases like tetanus, polio, and measles by the child’s first birthday are advised and advocated for. These vaccines save children and…
Africa Science News ranked top among Africa’s websites
Africa Science News Service has been placed 8th best website among 30 others for its continued and persistent coverage of science and its related disciplines in Africa. Breaking the news to the management of Africa Science news, Anuj Agarwal, the Founder of Feedspot noted Africa Science News’ contribution to this world. “I would like to…
Africa is coming of age and multinationals must adjust
By Ridwan Gany, CFO at Petrocam Africa should be treated as the unique content that it is to realise its full potential. This is not to say that multinationals currently operating on the African continent are not adding value, rather it means that far more Africans could benefit if multinationals adapt to the specific context of…
COVID-19 depresses war against HIV in Africa
H.E. Mrs. Amira Elfadil Mohamed, Commissioner for Social Affairs, African Union Commission Each year on World AIDS Day, we take time to reflect upon our worldwide response to the HIV/AIDS epidemic by remembering where we started decades ago, honouring our achievements, and pledging to work harder and smarter, for more inclusive and innovative strategies…
Scientists strengthen the resolve to champion evidence use for development
Over 400 Scientists from East and West Africa resolved to promote the use of evidence in decision making at a two-day Evidence Leaders in Africa virtual conference held on 3-4 November 2020. The conference, with the theme, ‘Strengthening the think-tank role of researchers in supporting government decision-making for better development outcomes’ was convened by the African Academy of…
What you need to know about the digital economy and its role in Africa
By Patrick Ndegwa, SEACOM Business Sales Lead for SEACOM East Africa The age of digital transformation has indeed spurred the rise of a digital economy. Inherently different to the ‘established’ economy, the digital economy enables new ecosystems, makes new business models possible, disrupts industries, and opens up new ways to interact and engage with…
Ilara Health Secures $1.1M Grant to Improve Maternal Health Outcomes in Kenya
Ilara Health, the health-tech company which provides a point of care diagnostic testing to small primary care clinics in Kenya, has received a $1.1 million grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. The grant will be used to develop effective antenatal care (ANC) interventions and tech-based solutions for pregnant women unable to access…
Science Policy, Science Literacy: post-COVID education for the developing world during the Fourth Industrial Revolution
The Covid-19 pandemic has had a devastating impact across the globe. For developing countries, this has not only had a negative impact on the economy, but it has also crippled the education system and will take years to recover. Where to go from here? Governments will not only have to re-look their policies on education…