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Canada Ebola vaccine shipment to Africa stymied by logistics
Canada's experimental Ebola vaccine was stuck in the government lab that developed it as officials puzzled over how to safely transport it, three weeks after it was offered to Africa to fight the deadly epidemic.
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Nurturing health innovation in Africa: 13 ways to boost research
What needs to happen to reverse the brain drain and secure funding across the continent? Our panel suggest where to start
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- Health Care
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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3 Ways The Internet Of Things Is Revolutionizing Health Care
If you or a loved one has undergone medical treatment recently, you’re probably aware of some of the cool new devices that help perform diagnosis and treatment. You may not be aware, however, that some of these devices are connected to the Internet and have become an important part of the Internet of Things (IoT) ecosystem.
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- Education, Health Care, Telecommunications
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OPINION: The key to healthcare innovation is empowering nurses
Sandeep Jauhar argued a few months ago in a New York Times’ op-ed that “Nurses Are Not Doctors” and shouldn’t be given the same responsibilities to care for patients.
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- public health
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WHO officials warn that the epidemic is accelerating rapidly
WHO officials warn that the epidemic is accelerating rapidly
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Microfinance in Jordan isn’t helping to empower women
Foreign donors need to reconsider how their money is being used, as profits are taking precedence over sustainability
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- North Africa & Near East
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Cignifi Inc. Completes Series B Funding Round Led by Omidyar Network
Cignifi, which is helping to meet the needs of more than 1 billion people worldwide who have mobile phones but no access to formal financial services, today announced the closing of a Series B funding round. The capital raise was led by existing investor Omidyar Network, a Redwood City, CA-based philanthropic investment firm, established by eBay founder Pierre Omidyar and his wife Pam, with additional investments from American Express Ventures and other existing investors. Cignifi is based in Cambridge, MA with offices in Sao Paulo, Mexico City and Accra, Ghana.
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Chemical test device diagnoses without internet
A handheld device that performs a range of chemical tests and transmits the results for remote analysis through a standard mobile phone call could be commercially available within 12 months.
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- Health Care, Technology