World TB Day served as a vital moment to reflect on both the challenges and progress made in the fight against tuberculosis (TB) across Africa. Despite considerable progress, TB remains…
Non‐communicable diseases (NCDs) such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancer, and mental health disorders are the leading causes of premature death worldwide. Among the many risk factors, physical inactivity stands out…
Today, as we commemorate World Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTD) Day, we reflect on the strides made and the road ahead in the fight against NTDs. These diseases, which affect over…
Nigeria Takes a Step Forward in Building a Stronger Health SystemThe health workforce is the backbone of every healthcare system. However, many countries, including Nigeria, face challenges like worker shortages,…
Ducit Blue Foundation is excited to share the exciting news of the launch of the 3rd Cohort of our transformative One Health Pan African AMR Internship/Mentorship Program. This aligns with…
Authors: Hafeez Hamza, Nereah Riaga, and Kenneth Egwu Photo: Hafeez Hamza (L) and Nereah Riaga (R) representing Ducit Blue Foundation (DBF) at the Amref International University 1st Primary Healthcare Congress…
Author: Kenneth Egwu and Estelle Mbadiwe Background Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) is seemingly becoming a pandemic, but disproportionately affects people in low-resource settings. In 2019, bacterial AMR was associated with more than 4.95…
BackgroundAntimicrobial Resistance (AMR) develops when bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites evolve over time and stop responding to medications, making illnesses harder to cure and raising the risk of disease spread,…
Introducing the Ducit Blue Solutions Promotion Scheme for Ideas, Products and Innovations for Healthcare in Africa. We are excited to announce that applications are now open for submissions for the…
Author: Ezinne Onwuekwe, Estelle Mbadiwe and Kenneth Egwu, – Mon. May 2 2023. 12:04 GMT +1 Background The African continent has the highest mortality rate in the world, with a huge amount of the…