Diagnosis of malaria: WHO 2021 Guidelines
The signs and symptoms of malaria are non-specific. Malaria is suspected clinically primarily on the basis of fever or a history of fever. There is no combination of signs or Continue Reading
COVID-19 in South Africa: who should get tested, and what’s available
South Africa has passed the peak of the infection curve, but the danger of a resurgence remains real. At the same time new tests are becoming available. Ina Skosana asked Glenda Mary Continue Reading
Africa CDC, FIND partner to build capacity for COVID-19 rapid diagnostic tests in Africa
The Foundation for Innovative New Diagnostics (FIND) and the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) have announced a new partnership to build capacity in readiness for the Continue Reading
KENYAN SCIENTISTS EMBARK ON SYNTHETIC BIOLOGY RESEARCH
The first-ever government-funded research project on Synthetic Biology in Kenya has been launched. The project, funded under the country’s National Research Fund, will employ synthetic biology innovations in addressing intractable Continue Reading
African countries need cheaper COVID-19 tests: here’s how to get them
COVID-19 continues to infect millions of people as the death toll mounts. There is currently no cure which means that controlling this disease requires a multi-pronged approach. This includes personal protection Continue Reading
Africa HIV Viral Load Movement Launched in Addis Ababa
The Africa HIV Viral Load Movement was launched in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on 24 September 2019, in the presence of over 200 participants in the first consultative meeting of the Continue Reading