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A new large-scale systematic review and modelling analysis has estimated that more than 8.8 million children and adolescents in sub-Saharan Africa were living with sickle cell disease (SCD) in 2023, highlighting a significant but largely preventable public health burden across the region. The study, published in The Lancet Child & Adolescent Health, combined data from

Research led by Hiddo Lambers Heerspink reveals that a therapy previously associated with diabetic kidney disease may have broader potential than expected. Credit: UMCG New findings indicate that finerenone may help protect kidney function and reduce major health risks in people with chronic kidney disease who do not have diabetes. Chronic kidney disease affects an

PAHO has launched initiatives in Colombia, El Salvador, Guatemala, Haiti and Honduras with support from the Regional Humanitarian Fund for Latin America and the Caribbean. Washington, D.C., June 25, 2026 (PAHO)—The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) has launched projects to expand access to essential health services for populations affected by humanitarian crises in Latin America

Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) has announced a $100 million commitment to support technology fund managers focused on African startups, aiming to strengthen local institutional involvement in the continent’s growing venture capital ecosystem. The investment comes at a pivotal moment for Africa’s digital economy, which is projected to contribute over $700 billion to the continent’s GDP

The African Development Bank (AfDB) has greenlit a significant $61 million financing package to improve access to credit for women-led and women-owned businesses in Nigeria. This initiative is particularly focused on key sectors such as agriculture, clean energy, and healthcare. The bulk of the funds will be channelled through the Development Bank of Nigeria (DBN)

UAE-based credit scoring platform zypl.ai has raised $5.5 million in a bridge funding round led by Carbide Ventures, with participation from investors including Eurasian Resources Group CEO Shukhrat Ibragimov, the company said on Thursday. The round values the artificial intelligence firm at $80 million and will support its global expansion and deployment of next-generation […]

One of the standout players in the German league has caught the eye of Europe’s top clubs, in a development that could soon change his future, having recently demonstrated his ability to perform at an exceptional level, despite a relatively modest start to the season...

by William D'Angelo , posted 1 day ago / 3,956 Views Sony Interactive Entertainment in its financial results announced it has shipped 93.7 million PlayStation 5 consoles as of March 31, 2026. With 93.7 million PlayStation 5 consoles shipped that means 1.5 million units were shipped from January to March. This is down 1.3 million (-46.4%)