Injectable antibody drug protects children from malaria in Mali trial
A single dose of an experimental antibody drug protects children from malaria for up to 6 months, according to a clinical study published today in
The New England Journal of Medicine
.
The therapy, an injectable monoclonal antibody called L9LS that has
already shown success in adults
, reduced infections and clinical disease in 6- to 10-year-olds in Mali. Although the drug is still undergoing clinical testing, the results suggest monoclonal antibodies could be an important addition to the arsenal against this deadly disease, researchers say.
Malaria caused an estimated 608,000 deaths in 2022...
Source: ScienceNOW - April 26, 2024 Category: Science Source Type: news
Malaria is still killing people in Kenya, but a vaccine and local drug production may help
Malaria is still a significant public health challenge in Kenya, but an important pilot of the world’s first malaria vaccine may help (Source: ABC News: Health)
Source: ABC News: Health - April 25, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Health Source Type: news
Kenya: Kenyan Govt Threatens to Halt Salaries of Striking Doctors
[VOA] Nairobi, Kenya -- The Kenyan government is threatening to withhold the salaries and union remittances of striking doctors after failing to reach an agreement with doctors' union. (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - April 25, 2024 Category: African Health Tags: Economy, Business and Finance East Africa Governance Health and Medicine Kenya Labour Source Type: news
The 30 Most Populated Countries On Earth Today
Global population growth has slowed to historic lows in recent years. The number of people on Earth expanded by just 0.8% in 2022, the smallest increase since at least 1960, the earliest year of available data from the World Bank. The latest population figures reflect the continuation of a…#worldbank #spain #africa #kenya #myanmar #southafrica #tanzania #unitedkingdom #turkey #iran (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - April 24, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Kenya: Healthcare Sector Leaders Call for Connectivity to Boost Patient Outcomes, Cut Costs
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- M-Tiba, a healthcare app, has urged the government to leverage more technological advancements, such as artificial intelligence, in the medicalcare sector to boost connectivity and cut healthcare costs. (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - April 24, 2024 Category: African Health Tags: Economy, Business and Finance East Africa Health and Medicine ICT and Telecom Innovation Kenya Source Type: news
Detained Binance Executives ’ Bail Hearing in Nigeria Pushed to May 17
Tigran Gambaryan, the detained Binance executive in Nigeria, will remain in custody until a bail hearing on May 17. Meanwhile, his trial is scheduled for May 2. More Jail Time in Nigeria The extension of Gambaryan’s remand was granted by the Nigerian court yesterday (Tuesday) amid opposition from…#binance #nigeria #jailtime #nigerian #nadeemanjarwalla #african #nigerians #greatescapemeanwhile #kenya #kenyan (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - April 24, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Madica, a program by Flourish Ventures, steps up pre-seed investing in Africa
Madica, an investment program launched by US-based investor Flourish Ventures to back pre-seed startups in Africa, plans to invest in up to 10 ventures by the end of the year, ramping up its funding efforts after closing three initial three deals. Madica disclosed the plans to TechCrunch…#madica #africa #kolamarket #mariereineseshie #gobeba #kenyan #lesleymbogo #peterndiangui #newformfoods #mzansimeat (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - April 24, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Kenya: Govt Commits Sh6.1bn to Settle Issues Raised By Striking Medics
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Ministry of Health (MoH) has received Sh3.5 billion for health workers salary arrears from 2017 to June 2024 which will be cleared in 5 installments each year. (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - April 24, 2024 Category: African Health Tags: East Africa Governance Health and Medicine Kenya Source Type: news
Kenya: Aga Khan University Gets Funding for Cervical Cancer Testing
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Aga Khan University has been awarded Sh19.6 million by the National Institute of Health to advance cervical cancer testing in the country. (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - April 23, 2024 Category: African Health Tags: East Africa Health and Medicine Kenya Source Type: news
Africa Bitcoin Conference 2024 to Take Place on December 9-11 in Nairobi, Kenya
No Bullshit Bitcoin is funded by our community. "We are thrilled to announce the highly anticipated third edition of Africa Bitcoin Conference, scheduled to take place from the 9th to 11th of December 2024, in Nairobi, Kenya," announced AfroBitcoin.org. "The conference will serve as a pivotal…#nairobi #kenya #african #bitcoin #hackathon (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - April 23, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Kenyan Authorities to Extradite Binance Executive to Nigeria by Month ’s End
The Binance executive who reportedly escaped from custody in Nigeria is set to be extradited to the same country by the end of the month, according to reports. A Kenyan detective believes the extradition of Anjarwalla, who allegedly has ties to influential figures in Kenya, may still prove to be…#binance #nigeria #kenyan #anjarwalla #kenya (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - April 23, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Who Is Nadeem Anjarwalla? Embattled Binance Executive Faces Extradition
Fleeing Binance executive, Nadeem Anjarwalla was arrested in Kenya with plans to extradite him to Nigeria. Nadeem Anjarwalla is in the middle of a legal battle with the Nigerian government after he was detained alongside fellow Binance executive, Tigran Gambaryan. Both men flew into Nigeria to…#nadeemanjarwalla #kenya #nigeria #nigerian #binance #binancep2p #binanceafrica #bpplawschool #oxforduniversity #anjarwallakhanna (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - April 22, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
How Climate Change Narrative Is Preventing Africa From Modernizing And Gaining Prosperity
Authored by Katie Spence via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), Under a blazing Kenyan sun, elderly women toil on their hands and knees in the reddish-brown clay, separating the choking weeds from the small,…#katiespence #epochtimes #kenyan #juspermachogu #kenya #shutterstock #africans #republicofkenya #williamruto #unitednations (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - April 21, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
How a Jack Dorsey-backed bitcoin miner uses a volcano in Kenya to turn on the lights in rural homes
HELL'S GATE, Kenya — Two-and-a-half hours northwest of Nairobi by car, a small group of bitcoin miners set up shop at the site of an extinct volcano near Hell's Gate National Park. The mine, tucked away on the edge of Lake Naivasha, is operated by a startup called Gridless and consists of a single…#kenya #nairobi #hellgatenationalpark #lakenaivasha #gridless #jackdorsey #zambia #erikhersman #kenyan #venezuela (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - April 21, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Nike Plans Oregon Headquarters Job Cuts Amid Revenue Decline Predictions: Report
Nike, Inc. NKE is reportedly set to cut around 740 jobs at its Oregon headquarters, aiming to trim expenses following a projected revenue decline in the first half of fiscal 2025. By June 28, the “second phase of impacts” will commence at Nike’s headquarters, confirmed Michele Adams, the company’s…#nike #nke #oregon #micheleadams #caitlinclark #indianafever #universityofiowa #kenyan #eliudkipchoge #dinaashersmith (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - April 20, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
