One of Africa’s leading ophthalmologists has been appointed Regional Director for Africa for Operation Eyesight Universal, effective immediately.
Dr. Boateng Wiafe will spearhead the organization’s work in the African region. He will work closely with Operation Eyesight’s partners in Ghana, Kenya, Rwanda and Zambia, and with government ministries to guide the development of prevention and treatment [...]

Dutch biopharmaceutical company Crucell N.V. and the Aeras Global TB Vaccine Foundation today announced the start of a Phase I clinical trial in infants of the jointly developed tuberculosis (TB) vaccine candidate, AERAS-402/Crucell Ad35. This is the first clinical trial designed to test this vaccine candidate in infants.
The Phase I study of AERAS-402/Crucell Ad35 will [...]