Author: Emmanuel OyelayoIntroduction: The Silent Crisis SeqAfrica, an innovative project strengthening DNA sequencing capacity for infectious disease surveillance in Africa. Imagine an individual falling ill with a bacterial infection. The…
Author: Emmanuel Oyelayo A Story Across Africa Picture a young mother living in a rural community in Africa. The nearest health centre is hours away. She is pregnant, but unsure when…
Author: Emmanuel Oyelayo Introduction In a world where a simple question about a sudden fever or a child's persistent cough can spiral into a life-threatening emergency, a quiet but powerful revolution…
Author: Emmanuel Oyelayo Background Imagine seeking help for a painful urinary tract infection (UTI). The doctor, constrained by time and technology, prescribes a broad-spectrum antibiotic, hoping it works. However, without knowing…
Author: Emmanuel OyelayoAntibiotics have saved millions of lives since their discovery, but today, these life-saving drugs are under threat [1]. When you buy antibiotics from a local pharmacy or patent medicine store, how do…
Authors: Emmanuel Oyelayo, Sarah Daniel The Growing Threat of Antimicrobial Resistance in Africa Imagine if the medicines we use to treat infections (like antibiotics, antivirals and antifungals) no longer work…
Author: Sarah DanielsIn a continent where access to timely and affordable healthcare remains a pressing challenge, a growing number of digital‐health platforms are transforming smartphones into diagnostic and prevention hubs. Our featured innovation is Unu Health, offering online doctor consultations, blood tests and…
Author: Sarah Daniel When a natural evolutionary process occurs in a bacterial population, it acts as a powerful, ancient shield that helps safeguard its survival. The development of antibiotic resistance isn't…
Author: Sarah Daniel LifeBank, a Nigerian health-tech and logistics company, is reshaping healthcare delivery across Africa. With a mission to ensure no African dies due to a lack of essential supplies,…
Author: Sarah Daniel Access to quality healthcare remains out of reach for millions across Africa.Outdated systems, fragmented records, limited funding, and logistical barriers continue to hinder the delivery of effective…