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Epidemic preparedness and response in Africa, the digital way to go
Université de la Réunion © Creative CommonsEpidemic preparedness and response in Africa, the digital way to go If recent events have taught us anything at all, it is that monitoring disease to target preventative measures can slow its spread. This goes for most...
The DIDIDA project welcomes a new partner to support research on zoonotic diseases
Université de la Réunion © Creative CommonsThe DIDIDA project welcomes a new partner to support research on zoonotic diseases The DIDIDA project is excited to announce the entry of a new partner, the University of Reunion Island, involving their research unit on...
The DIDIDA project has been featured on BBC News Tech Life podcast
The DIDIDA project has been featured on BBC World Service's "Tech Life" podcast!In this episode, the project's impact is showcased as it brings affordable and portable disease detection to sub-Saharan Africa. The technology, as explained by Professor Jon Cooper from...
DIDIDA presented at United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 78)
DIDIDA presented at United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 78)On Thursday 14 September, DIDIDA will be presented during the online event organised by the International Science Summit around the 78th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA78): ‘Transformative digital...
Interview with Julien Reboud Multi-pathogen testing is the next generation of diagnostics
Multi-pathogen testing is the next generation of diagnostics In this interview, Julien Reboud, Lecturer in Biomedical Engineering at the University of Glasgow and Scientific Manager in the DIDIDA project, talks about the possibilities of lateral flow formats in...
Fostering Collaboration for digital health advancements: DIDIDA project team’s Visit to Kisumu County in Kenya
Fostering Collaboration for digital health advancements: DIDIDA project team's Visit to Kisumu County in Kenya The DIDIDA project team responsible for integrating the new technology into existing health data infrastructures embarked in May on an important visit to...
DIDIDA joins the global community in observing World Malaria Day on 25 April
DIDIDA joins the global community in observing World Malaria Day on 25 April As World Malaria Day approaches on April 25th, the global community joins together in raising awareness of the ongoing battle against this mosquito-borne disease. While huge progress has...
DIDIDA consortium is looking for PhD students based in Uganda
DIDIDA consortium is looking for PhD students based in Uganda DIDIDA, or Digital Innovations and Diagnostics for Infectious Diseases in Africa, is a research project funded by the European Union and UKRI aiming to develop user-friendly and low-cost diagnostic tools...
DIDIDA consortium is looking for PhD students based in Kenya
DIDIDA consortium is looking for PhD students based in Kenya DIDIDA, or Digital Innovations and Diagnostics for Infectious Diseases in Africa, is a research project funded by the European Union and UKRI aiming to develop user-friendly and low-cost diagnostic tools...
Didida project kick-off meeting in Nairobi
The Digital Innovations and Diagnostics for Infectious Diseases in Africa (DIDIDA) had its official kick-off at the Strathmore University. DIDIDA is an ambitious project to develop reliable, low-cost, mobile phone-connected tests to help detect multiple infectious diseases and non-communicable diseases at once…
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