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Ugandan Wins Africa Prize for Groundbreaking Malaria Test

A 24-year-old software engineer has won the Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation. Brian Gitta is the first Ugandan to win the prestigious prize, and the youngest winner to date. Gitta and his team developed Matibabu, a device which tests for malaria without drawing blood.

Royal Academy of Engineering

Africa Prize judge Rebecca Enonchong presents Ugandan Brian Gitta of Matibabu with the Africa Prize winner's medal.

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  • 15 June 2018
    Matibabu App Diagnoses Malaria
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    TRT World
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    TRT World
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    Cases of malaria around the world are increasing, according to a report by the World Health Organization. In Uganda where the disease is endemic, a ... see more »

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