Author: Justus Akamin

Brazzaville — Across Africa, primary health care facilities are often the first point of contact for women who notice a breast lump or other breast symptoms. However, delays in diagnosis and treatment mean that many breast cancers are detected at advanced stages, when treatment is more complex, costly and less effective.

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Moving between rural homes, towns and cities is a normal part of life for many South Africans. Young adults often move in search of work or education, sometimes settling elsewhere for long periods and sometimes moving repeatedly between rural homes and urban destinations. These patterns of temporary and circular migration are particularly prevalent in South…

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African countries are seeking to harness artificial intelligence and digital health technologies to detect disease threats earlier, predict where outbreaks could emerge and speed up emergency responses, as governments push to build stronger, more connected health systems, African health experts and policymakers said.

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