Q&A: Amref leader on why universal health coverage is crucial for Africa
March 21st, 2019
Dr. Githinji Gitahi, Group CEO of Amref Health Africa, talks about Africa’s unique path to UHC and what to expect […]
Health & Innovation
Health & Innovation is one of our four partnerships areas.
Information technology can significantly advance the delivery of healthcare in developing countries, addressing problems such as the high risk of maternal death across Africa and HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment. Our partnerships directly support organizations working to improve health outcomes in developing countries. We work closely with the following partners:
We support Doctors without Borders (MSF) and their training and research partner Epicentre with capacity building at their Niger Research Center, aiding African-driven research to improve medical practice, in Niger and within MSF.
AMREF Health Africa’s JIBU program aims to scale up their mobile nursing education pilot into a comprehensive program, providing targeted m-learning or mobile nursing education throughout Eastern Africa.
The Honor Society of Nursing Sigma Theta Tau International’s Nurse Faculty Leadership Academy runs a leadership development curriculum enabling junior nurse faculty to grow necessary leadership skills to become successful leaders.
Health & Innovation News
Antibiotics resistance in Africa need urgent attention
March 22nd, 2018
The rising threat of antibiotics resistance in the Sub-Saharan Africa region is making interventions at policy and medical levels urgent, scientists say. […]
Africa in the era of sustainable development
April 19th, 2017
A functional community health system is helping Africa achieve universal health coverage and other UN sustainable development goals (SDGs) Adolescent […]
Elsevier and Doctors without Borders Partner to Help Tackle Africa’s Health Challenges
November 15th, 2016
The Elsevier Foundation provides a three-year $300,000 grant to MSF/Epicentre’s Niger Research Center Amsterdam, October 25, 2016 Elsevier, a world-leading provider […]
Grant will support Doctors without Borders’ research and training hub in Niger
November 15th, 2016
An Elsevier Foundation partnership will provide $300,000, while Elsevier provides access to critical products and services Can a new heat-resistant […]
M-learning gives Kenyan nurses scalable continuing education
February 22nd, 2016
Amref Health Africa ramps up Jibu – Swahili for “answer” – a mobile nursing education app with support from the […]
Ugandan awarded for fighting depression in HIV patients
February 15th, 2016
Ugandan biologist, Dr Etheldreda Nakimuli‐Mpungu is named among the five winners of the coveted Elsevier Foundation Award in recognition of […]
Elsevier Foundation contributes $1 million USD in improving health information, research in developing countries, diversity in STM, and nursing education
February 2nd, 2016
New programs address Sustainability Development Goals Amsterdam, February 1, 2016 – The Elsevier Foundation has launched a series of new […]
Elsevier Foundation’s new programs support STEM diversity and developing country partnerships
February 1st, 2016
Partnerships will focus on innovation in health information, research ecosystems, and nurse faculty leadership The Elsevier Foundation has launched a […]
Gender Summit 4 – Europe 2014, From Ideas to Markets
July 1st, 2014
In June, Ylann Schemm, head of Elsevier’s Corporate Responsibility program, attended the Gender Summit 4 – Europe 2014, From Ideas to Markets: Excellence […]
