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Africa: U.S.$200bn Gates Pledge ‘Must Drive Self-Reliance’

eriinfo.com2 months ago09 mins

Kampala — When Bill Gates stood before the African Union and pledged to commit the majority of his foundation’s US$200 billion wealth over the next two decades to Africa, the announcement sent ripples across the continent. The Microsoft co-founder and global philanthropist said the money would target primary health care, artificial intelligence (AI), vaccine development,…

Africa

Africa: Q&a – Aid Cuts Call for African Self-Reliance in Research

eriinfo.com3 months ago09 mins

Scidev.Net — As Africa reckons with shrinking foreign research support and looming health threats, scientists across the continent are pushing for a more self-reliant future. Long dependent on external funding and expertise, African institutions are now building infrastructure, training local talent, and taking control of critical research operations, from genomic sequencing to diagnostics manufacturing. One…