On Thursday 20th July, the Planet Earth Institute (PEI) was delighted to welcome over 250 people for the 2017 #ScienceAfrica UnConference. The exciting day saw guests from a diverse range of backgrounds come together to celebrate ‘Big Ideas for Africa’. The UnConference also highlighted the individuals, research groups, academic institutions and commercial organisations making great scientific and technological advancements on the continent. Our Chairman and Trustee, the Rt Hon Lord

Africa confronts the world’s most dramatic health crisis. Accounting for 24% of the global disease burden, the challenges the continent faces are many and complex, with growing inequities in access to health services and health outcomes across the region. Whilst significant progress has been made in the treatment and prevention of many infectious diseases, Africa still accounts for 90% of malaria deaths, 70% of all people living with HIV and

On the 29th March, the PEI held an Africa Breakfast Club meeting, which focused on the UK-Africa Trade Relationship, post-Brexit. Featuring a keynote presentation from the Rt Hon Greg Hands, Minister of State for Trade and Investment, our guests included African Heads of Mission, senior diplomats, and high-level representatives from the private sector and UK government. The Rt Hon Greg Hands provided an overview of the UK’s current approach to

On the 9th February, the PEI held a very successful Africa Breakfast Meeting, which focused health emergencies in Africa and considered how prepared the continent is to deal with them. With a keynote presentation from Professor Dame Sally Davies, Chief Medical Officer for England?and Chief Medical Advisor to the UK Government, our guests included African Heads of Mission, senior diplomats, leading academic, and high-level representatives from the private sector and