New handwashing tech could help halt spread of COVID-19 in developing world
A new technology has dramatically increased rates of handwashing in a trial in Tanzania, and could be key to preventing spread of infectious diseases.
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What the COVID-19 pandemic means for Africa, and for malaria
The spread of COVID-19 in Africa as it enters malaria transmission season could have devastating consequences for the region.
Researchers shed new light on how malaria parasites evade mosquitos’ defences
The malaria parasite uses a specific molecule on its surface to get around a mosquito’s immune system, allowing it to invade and infect humans.
Pregnant women with drug-resistant TB can be safely treated, says new study
Expectant mothers with drug-resistant tuberculosis (TB) can be safely treated with bedaquiline, a treatment not previously evaluated in pregnant women
Imperial and AIMS launch partnership to train future African science leaders
A major partnership between Imperial and the African Institute of Mathematics Sciences (AIMS) will train the next generation of African scientists.
New galaxy observations and secrets of skin: News from the College
Here’s a batch of fresh news and announcements from across Imperial.
£795k award supports new African research partnership tackling drug-resistant TB
The funding, awarded as part of the MRC/DFID African Research Leader scheme, brings together researchers from Imperial and the University of Namibia.
Imperial celebrates its growing links with Ghana at alumni event in Accra
Imperial celebrated its growing links with Ghana with an alumni reception in Accra hosted with business leader and alumnus Sir Sam Jonah.
Imperial students help to put vulnerable countries on the map
The Friends of Médecins Sans Frontières society at Imperial hosted a ‘mapathon’ to help to improve maps of vulnerable countries.
Egyptian medical students gain first clinical experience on Imperial programme
Students from the Armed Forces College of Medicine in Egypt gained their first clinical experience by spending the summer at Imperial College London.
