Calls for inclusion of oral health in curriculum

Posted on :Friday , 25th November 2016

 Stakeholders want oral health hygiene included in the school curriculum.

Participants attending a health forum in Nairobi yesterday concurred that the school curriculum should be reviewed, to include oral health so that children can acquire knowledge at an early age on how to keep their mouths and teeth healthy.

The move could see formation of vibrant health clubs in schoo. . .

Africans Seeking Health-Care in India Draw Hospitals to Kenya

Posted on :Friday , 25th November 2016

 Cash-rich Indian hospital groups such as recently listed Narayana Hrudayalaya Ltd. are setting up operations in Africa to tap a growing stream of middle class patients from the continent seeking quality health-care.

The most diverse people in the world will finally get medicine made for them with a new genetic chip

Posted on :Thursday , 24th November 2016

 A chip containing millions of genetic variations that are common in Africa could help scientists bring the benefits of precision medicine to the continent.

AFRICA - THE NEXT GROWTH MARKET

Posted on :Tuesday , 3rd October 2017

Africa is currently home to five of the fastest growing economies in the world. According to a global study, the continent's economy is forecast to grow to $2.6 trillion in 2020 from $1.6 trillion in 2008, fuelled by booms in mining, agriculture and development of ports, roads and other infrastructure. This rapid economic growth is what is creating substantial new business op. . .

Turkish Exporters Target Africa

Posted on :Wednesday , 23rd November 2016

 At a time when struggling Turkish exporters are looking for ways to diversify their target markets, Africa is poised to become the new frontier market for Turkish firms as they position themselves to become major stakeholders in the region’s rapidly growing industries.

Africa has recorded an annual growth rate of 5 percent over the last d. . .