• Good medicine

    Good medicine

    Now more than ever, it is imperative for the continent to develop the capacity to manufacture drugs locally, thus bringing down the cost and improving quality

    Rapid response

    Rapid response

    The pandemic has placed Africa’s healthcare challenges under the microscope, prompting e-health to take off

    Out of harm’s way

    Out of harm’s way

    Automation and better training are being employed in the move towards increased worker safety in mines

    On the mend

    On the mend

    Africa’s healthcare issues are compounded by inadequate infrastructure and funding, but a range of home-grown technologies, from drone medicine drops to ‘pharmacy ATMs’ are providing solutions.

    Strong medicine

    Strong medicine

    Traditional healers are well placed to provide much-needed healthcare to Africa’s communities. But are they adequately equipped and trained to handle this responsibility?