Africa: Students in Uganda Develop Software to Monitor Unborn Babies
[SciDev.Net]
Kampala -
Three students at Makerere University in Uganda have designed mobile phone software that can monitor foetal movements and heartbeats. (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Kenya: Medical Services Official May Face Fraud Charge
[The Star]
The Ethics and Anti Corruption Commission wants senior officials at the Ministry of Medical Services, including the permanent secretary Mary Ngari, be charged with corruption. In a report tabled in Parliament yesterday, the EACC wants the PS charged with abuse of office. It also wants the ministry's deputy secretary, Principal accounts controller and accountant 1 be charged with violation of the procurement laws. (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)