As part of efforts to promote scientific research in Africa and also narrow the scientific development gap between Africa and the rest of the world, African and international partners have launched the Alliance for Accelerating Excellence in Science in Africa, AESA, a new initiative that aims to help drive Africa’s research agenda and build scientific capacity across the continent.

The Nigerian Medical Association, NMA, has called for the removal of the Chief Medical Directors of the Lagos University Teaching Hospital, LUTH, Prof. Chris Bode and his counterpart at the Federal Neuro- Psychiatric Hospital, Yaba, Dr. Raheem Lawal.

WHEN last did you see your dentist? Have you been to your family physician lately? If you are one of those who only see the dentist when you have a toothache, or call on the family physician only when you are feeling down in the dumps, then you need a rethink.

Epilepsy in this part of the world is one of the neglected disorders and the misconception about the disorder has not helped sufferers. Even when the attack occurs only a few people know what to do and how the disease can be managed and treated.

When asked what the top priorities should be for their countries, that should figure prominently in the next set of development goals (the Sustainable Development Goals), people in Nigeria and eight other countries in sub-Sahara Africa identified healthcare and education even though they acknowledge the importance of their respective economies. In eight of nine countries, improving health care is the number one priority.