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Equitably Expand Genomic Technology to Developing Countries- WHO Says

Equitably Expand Genomic Technology to Developing Countries- WHO Says By Mary Hearty The World Health Organization’s (WHO) Science Council of experts has called for equitable access to genomic technology globally so that all member states, especially lower- and middle- income countries (LMICs) can adopt and expand the use of genomics for better health and other […]
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13 Jul, 22

828 Million People Hungry, Repurposing Public Support to Food, Agriculture Crucial

828 Million People Hungry, Repurposing Public Support to Food, Agriculture Crucial By Sharon Atieno With 828 million people being affected by hunger, the world is not on track to achieve sustainable development goal (SDG) two- zero hunger- by 2030. This is according to the State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World 2022 report which […]
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Considering Values of Nature in Decision Making, Crucial for Preserving Biodiversity

Considering Values of Nature in Decision Making, Crucial for Preserving Biodiversity By Gift Briton With over one million species of plants and animals at risk of extinction due to biodiversity loss, a newly released report reveals that taking into account the multiple values of nature in political and economic decisions may be vital in preserving […]
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MUAC Approach, enabling Timely Diagnosis of Severe Malnutrition

MUAC Approach, enabling Timely Diagnosis of Severe Malnutrition Malnutrition-deficiencies, excesses,or imbalances in a person’s intake of energy and nutrients-  remains a challenge in Uganda with over 250, 000 children still suffering from severe acute malnutrition. According to the United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF), malnutrition threatens to destroy a generation of children in Uganda. […]
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13 Jul, 22

Pharmacists faulted for the growing use of antibiotics without prescriptions

Pharmacists faulted for the growing use of antibiotics without prescriptions Although Uganda has a law that dictates that antibiotics should only be sold with a prescription, most pharmacies do not implement this. A study carried out in Uganda found that about 41% of all antibiotic sales in community pharmacies were over the counter, that is […]
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08 Jul, 22

€1.2Mn to Upscale Climate Change Adaptation in Kenya

€1.2Mn to Upscale Climate Change Adaptation in Kenya By Gift Briton The University of Nairobi(UoN) has signed a partnership agreement worth Kshs. 140 million (€ 1.2 million) with the Global Centre on Adaption(GCA) in a bid to accelerate innovation and adaptations on climate resilience in the country. This agreement was signed during the inauguration ceremony […]
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08 Jul, 22

Kenya’s President Inaugurated as Global Climate Champion

Kenya’s President Inaugurated as Global Climate Champion By Joyce Ojanji Kenya’s president, Uhuru Kenyatta was inaugurated as the Global Champion for the Africa Adaptation Acceleration Program (AAAP), an initiative of the African Development Bank (AfDB) and Global Centre on Adaptation (GCA), at an event held at the University of Nairobi. The Head of State was given […]
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08 Jul, 22

Africa Urged to Prioritize Pregnant Women for COVID-19 Vaccination

Africa Urged to Prioritize Pregnant Women for COVID-19 Vaccination By Sharon Atieno Though pregnancy doubles the risk of death, pregnant women with COVID-19 have five times likelihood of dying from the disease in Africa. This is according to the findings of a one-year study conducted across 22 sites in six African countries, namely Kenya, Uganda, […]
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