Today on #WorldMalariaDay , AFIDEP’s PatriciaWamukota reflects on the innovations shaping the fight against malaria. In this blog, she highlights key advancements and the transformative role of innovation in malaria eradication. Read more: bit.ly/3Wepuxu
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Delve into our webinar series “How do we end malaria in 𝐀𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚?” once again on this #WorldMalariaDay , to understand the needed coordination, investments and programming that can work towards eliminating malaria from Africa. Learn more: bit.ly/3WlRbUS?”
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In this episode of the Health Tech Africa podcast, Dr Chinasa T. Okolo (Dr. Chinasa T. Okolo ) expounds on artificial intelligence (AI) applications in Africa’s health sector: bit.ly/4aAgcjv
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The two-day workshop on 28–29 March 2024, between the African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD) and the African Institute for Development Policy (AFIDEP), brought together leading experts on the continent to examine the opportunities presented through emerging health

In this podcast episode to commemorate #WorldTBDay2024 , Dr Leyla Abdullahi, Ms Evaline Kibuchi and Ms Nkirote Mwirigi, discuss prospects of achieving the global goal to end TB by 2030: bit.ly/49k70hM
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Read our blog delving into the crucial role of research and capacity building in the fight against malaria in Africa: bit.ly/3RqACmM. .

In this episode of Health Tech Africa podcast, AFIDEP’s Head of Kenya Office, Dr Rose N. Oronje , shares insights on why conversations on health technologies in relation to the continent are worth having: bit.ly/3RzNDvF

How can greater representation and involvement of women working on emerging technologies help in reducing biases in developing health technology tools? Dr. Damaris Matoke-Muhia (Damaris Matoke) shares more:
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In this episode of the Health Tech Africa podcast, Dr Damaris Matoke (Damaris Matoke), Principal Research Scientist at Kenya Medical Research Institute , takes us through considerations of gender when developing and applying health technologies.
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Dr Collins Kalwale Mweresa shares insights on the use of solar microgrids for vector-borne disease control in Africa: rb.gy/nuuxcq

Public-private partnerships can unlock widespread availability of the essential tools and products needed to end #malaria in Africa. 
Read our blog on closing the gap in financing malaria control strategies:
bit.ly/3G3sByO

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Leka Tingitana, Director of Tanzania Flying Labs, shares insights on the use of drones in healthcare in Africa, noting that drones enable us to embrace data more efficient, more effective decision-making in the sector.

Listen here bit.ly/45PrGxj

Many countries invest less than 15% of their budgets in the health sector. Due to high medical costs, some #breastfeeding mothers decide not to access postnatal and child healthcare services, putting lives at risk and jeopardising the growth of their babies.  
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