Pioneering A. Catalyst Innovation Hub will embrace new technology including AI; Projects include key partnerships with Tricog Health in Kenya and Medsol AI in South Africa; New hub will focus on education, early diagnosis, technology, and data generation. AstraZeneca, a leading global pharmaceutical company, launched the Africa Health Innovation Hub today. This … [Read more...] about AstraZeneca launches pioneering Africa Health Innovation Hub to increase access to healthcare across the continent
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United States (U.S.) Consulate, Ingressive for Good Collaborate to Premiere Tech Documentary on African Youth
Download logoA new documentary film by leading edtech nonprofit Ingressive for Good, “Finding Tech: Against All Odds,” will have its premiere screening in partnership with the U.S. Consulate on April 20 at the American Corner in Ikeja, Lagos. The film highlights the personal journeys of youths in Nigeria who have faced and surmounted hurdles in their lives as a … [Read more...] about United States (U.S.) Consulate, Ingressive for Good Collaborate to Premiere Tech Documentary on African Youth
Western Cape Signs Memorandum of Understanding with Potatoes South Africa
Download logoThe Western Cape Department of Agriculture (WCDoA) and Potatoes SA recently signed a 3-year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). Potatoes are the most common staple food consumed by most people in South Africa to prepare various meals. This sector employs an average of 55 000 people. The country’s leading producing regions of potatoes are Limpopo, Free State, … [Read more...] about Western Cape Signs Memorandum of Understanding with Potatoes South Africa
United Nations (UN) torture prevention body to conduct first visit to Madagascar
Download logoThe UN Subcommittee on Prevention of Torture (SPT) will visit Madagascar for the first time from 16 to 27 April to assess the treatment of people deprived of their liberty and the safeguards available to protect them from torture and ill-treatment. Madagascar ratified the Optional Protocol to the Convention against Torture and other Cruel, Inhuman … [Read more...] about United Nations (UN) torture prevention body to conduct first visit to Madagascar
Kenya steps up efforts to eradicate malnutrition, as 4th National Nutrition Symposium kicks off
Download logoThe Ministry of Health is collaborating with County governments to incentivize nearly 90,000 community health workers serving in the existing primary healthcare networks nationwide. This was announced by Dr. Josephine Mburu, Principal Secretary State Department for Public Health and Professional Standards during the official opening of the 4th National Nutrition … [Read more...] about Kenya steps up efforts to eradicate malnutrition, as 4th National Nutrition Symposium kicks off
