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Research into malaria testing, University of Ghana

China-Africa joint medical research to deepen

China and Africa are working on plans to offer African scientists training, carry out joint research and transfer technology.

7 May 2013 | EN

Schistosomiasis on the urinary bladder

Schistosomiasis control a route to cutting HIV in Africa

Reducing schistosomiasis infections is a cost-effective way of also cutting HIV transmission in Sub-Saharan Africa, say researchers.

23 April 2013 | EN

A Tanzanian man on mobile

Cellphone microscopes: a how-to guide

A how-to video published in the Journal of Visualized Experiments explains how to turn a mobile phone into a diagnostic device.

15 April 2013 | EN | ES

Selenium deficiency 'endemic' in Malawi

Researchers confirm that selenium deficiency is endemic in Malawi, and suggest enriching fertiliser with the nutrient to tackle the problem.

13 April 2013 | EN

Checking ARV on mobile

mHealth 'could save a million African lives by 2017'

Mobile phone health projects could drastically cut deaths from HIV/AIDS, TB, malaria and pregnancy-related conditions, says report.

10 April 2013 | EN

HIV drug resistance test to slash costs by 80 per cent

The cost and time of analysing drug resistance in HIV positive people could be radically reduced by a tool being tested in South Africa.

9 April 2013 | EN

The fellowship will aim to build research capacity

Biomedical research fellowship aims to build capacity in Africa

A clinical research fellowship scheme to train African biomedical students will open later this year.

5 April 2013 | EN

Another blow for microbicide HIV prevention

Trials in Sub-Saharan Africa have shown that daily HIV prevention methods are highly unsuitable for young women at risk of HIV infection.

6 March 2013 | EN

A couple and their child in Africa

Extra-couple sex 'is key HIV transmission factor in Africa'

One of the driving factors in new HIV infections in Sub-Saharan Africa remains sex outside relationships.

27 February 2013 | EN

Niños haitianos

Haitian healthcare shows progress after 2010 earthquake

After the 2010 earthquake, Haiti has improved its water and sanitation programmes and expanded its plans for vaccination, HIV and cholera.

11 February 2013 | ES

Disabled person using wheelchair in Uganda

Dearth of research on disability hampers poverty goals

The complex relationship between disability and poverty needs more research, which could lead to more inclusive aid and health policies.

24 January 2013 | EN

Ecuador issues compulsory license for drug against HIV

Ecuador has authorised the development of a generic drug against HIV/AIDS, which will cost 75 per cent less than the patented version.

14 January 2013 | ES

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Study confirms role of road networks in HIV spread

A study conducted in Sub-Saharan Africa finds that mass travel by road across the continent has played a significant role in the spread of HIV.

11 January 2013 | EN

Mobile phone use

Phone texts fail to boost adherence to HIV therapy

Sending mobile phone text reminders to African HIV/AIDS patients did not significantly improve their adherence to treatment, finds study.

9 January 2013 | EN

African students in classroom

Universal HIV treatment could improve education

Giving school teachers access to antiretroviral therapy could improve the quality of education and save money, a study has found.

18 December 2012 | EN | ES

Health clinic, Kenya

Top global killers mapped

While life expectancy worldwide has risen since 1990, Sub-Saharan Africa continues to lag far behind in key health areas, says a study.

17 December 2012 | EN | ES

Nanowires

Zimbabwe backs nanotechnology as route to new drugs

The government of Zimbabwe has earmarked substantial funding to kick-start a nanotechnology programme focused on TB and HIV/AIDS.

11 December 2012 | EN

HIV/AIDS clinic, Kenya

Science put at heart of US global AIDS strategy

Science is key to helping the fight against HIV/AIDS by evaluating existing work and delivering new interventions, says a new US strategy.

7 December 2012 | EN | FR

African woman holding phone

Mobile phone texts can help HIV patients cut viral load

Mobile phones can be a vital tool in increasing HIV patients' adherence to antiretroviral therapy, a Kenyan study reveals.

3 December 2012 | EN | FR

Drug factory, Ethiopia

Mixed results for big pharma work on drug access, R&D

The world's largest drug firms have increased spending on drug access in developing countries, but face questions over clinical trial ethics.

30 November 2012 | EN | ES