A bitter pill Counterfeit medicines place an even greater strain on already heavily burdened African health systems, but there is progress in tackling them, in a series of regulatory upgrades.
Safety net Malaria has devastated sub-Saharan Africa for generations, but it appears inroads are finally being made against the disease.
Finding the remedy The emerging African pharmaceutical industry offers many opportunities, but governments need to tackle regulation urgently.
Target practice With the deadline for the UN’s Millennium Development Goals drawing ever-nearer, how far has Africa come in terms of meeting them?
Calling the shots Vaccination is a crucial weapon in the fight against child mortality on the continent.
