To strengthen Africa’s capacity in neuroscience (study of the nervous system), particularly dementia research, the Aga Khan ...

Managing high blood pressure (hypertension) could lead to a reduced risk of dementia- the loss of cognitive functioning, ...

At least 100 countries have backed a new roadmap to cut road traffic fatalities in half by 2030. Known as the Marrakech ...

From March 5 to 7, 2025, policymakers, experts, and researchers from East Africa will gather in Nairobi, Kenya, to discuss pathways for promoting gender-inclusive economic growth in the region.

Climate change and conflict are fuelling a resurgence of cholera in Africa, with progress toward elimination undermined by chronic underfunding, according to a new analysis.

It is against this backdrop that the African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC) has launched an initiative to enhance African institutions’ financial and grant management capacity.

Clear regulations could limit the number of donations and offspring per donor to safeguard genetic diversity, prevent overreliance on a single donor, and reduce risks of accidental incest to protect ...

Agriculture contributes significantly to Africa’s economy, accounting for almost 40 percent of gross domestic product and supporting two in three people across the continent. Despite this, the sector ...

Nairobi County is finalizing a policy dedicated specifically to promote and regulate urban and peri-urban agriculture. This framework is set to provide clear guidelines and prevent conflicts between ...

With Africa’s food market expected to grow by about 10 percent, reaching an estimated market value of US$1 trillion by 2030, addressing issues that hinder the sector’s growth is crucial, including ...