It’s quick, he said, and confidential. There’s no finger prick and no travel involved. In fact, the test can be conducted anytime — even right here and now. Henry Makhasu, a 19-year-old community health worker, sat cross-legged on a straw mat outside the home of a married couple in their late 20s in the Neno District…
It sounds like a pretty ‘fowl’ suggestion but the odour of chickens could be the key to preventing malaria or even Zika, scientists believe. Experiments by Swedish and Ethiopian scientists found that mosquitoes steer clear of homes which contain a live chicken suspended in a cage. The researchers believe mosquitoes are wary of chickens because…
The release of the 2015-2016 MasterCard Foundation Youth Think Tank Report is the culmination of ten months of effort from our Youth Think Tank participants. These are dedicated, committed young researchers who take their responsibilities seriously and now join an alumni network of close to 30 members across Africa. It also represents the efforts and commitment of Restless…