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Health

Clinics, medicine and public health, especially where technology reaches rural communities.

Ghana dialysis access
Health

Ghana Expands Free Dialysis Services to Regional Hospitals

Ghana dialysis access is expanding with new centers to help patients with chronic kidney disease throughout the country.

toxic e‑waste dumping
Tech

Kenya and Ghana Confront Toxic E‑Waste Dumping in Landmark Policy Brief

Examine the crisis of toxic e‑waste dumping in Kenya and Ghana and the urgent need for enforcement of recycling laws.

Africa NCD surveillance
Health

Africa CDC Launches SPARK–NCD Programme to Confront Rising Burden of Chronic Diseases

The Africa NCD surveillance initiative responds to critical health challenges like hypertension and diabetes via the SPARK-NCD Programme.

World TB Day
Health

WHO Issues New Guidelines on Diagnostic Tools to Accelerate TB Detection

World TB Day highlights the urgent need for better diagnostics. Discover the WHO's new guidelines for rapid tuberculosis detection.

Mali gold revenue distribution
Business

Mali Shares $33 Million in Gold Revenue with Local Communities

Mali gold revenue distribution now directs $33 million to local communities for essential infrastructure projects.

Lenacapavir Arrives in Kenya as Trust Collides With Memory
Health

Lenacapavir Arrives in Kenya as Trust Collides With Memory

Lenacapavir arrives in Kenya, bringing hope for HIV prevention amid public skepticism and concerns about medical trust.

Rwanda signs AI partnership with Anthropic for public services
AI

Rwanda signs AI partnership with Anthropic for public services

Rwanda has signed an AI partnership with Anthropic to deploy AI in health, education, and public services. Commentary frames this as another leapfrogging moment. Skipping legacy systems.

Ghana cocoa export earnings more than double in 2025
Business

Ghana’s cocoa export earnings surge to $3.9bn in 2025

Ghana’s cocoa export earnings surged to $3.9bn in 2025, more than double 2024 levels, driven by higher prices and export volumes.

Ghana multidimensional poverty rate decline living conditions
Business

Ghana’s multidimensional poverty rate falls for third consecutive quarter

Ghana's multidimensional poverty rate continues to decline. Discover the latest statistics and improvements in living conditions.

Africa adopts AI-driven healthcare as Gates, OpenAI back $50m rollout
AI

Africa adopts AI-driven healthcare as Gates, OpenAI back $50m rollout

Africa is scaling AI-driven healthcare as the Gates Foundation and OpenAI launch a $50m programme targeting clinics and workforce shortages.

Kenya Boda Girls ride
Health

Kenya Boda Girls ride to support maternal care in remote communities

Kenya Boda Girls ride to help pregnant women reach clinics in remote areas with free and safe maternal transport.

Miriam Banda, nurse midwife Kafumbwe
Tech

How Digital Public Infrastructure is reshaping health and identity in rural Zambia

Digital public infrastructure and SmartCare Pro are improving health records, identity access and service delivery in rural Zambia.

Cameroonians turn to eco‑charcoal as clean cooking gains momentum
Environment

Cameroonians turn to eco‑charcoal as clean cooking gains momentum

Eco‑charcoal is gaining ground in Cameroon as households seek cleaner, safer and more sustainable cooking alternatives amid deforestation and health risks.