February 2023 – Page 2 – Science Africa

24 Women Selected to Join AAS Affiliates Program

24 Women Selected to Join AAS Affiliates Program By Mary Hearty Of the 47 researchers selected to join the new cohort of the African Academy of Sciences (AAS) Affiliates program, more than half (24) are women. The program is designed to recognize, mentor and develop early career researchers into world-class research leaders in line with […]

17 Feb, 23

WorldFish Appoints First African Director General

WorldFish Appoints First African Director General By Joyce Ojanji Dr. Essam Yassin Mohammed is the new Director General of WorldFish and the Consortium of International Agricultural Research Centers (CGIAR) Senior Director of Aquatic Foods. The appointment follows a comprehensive global search, where more than 45 applicants competed for the role. The former Head of Blue […]

17 Feb, 23

Malaria: New Prevention Methods Amidst Changing Transmission Landscape

By Gift Briton Three decades ago, all malaria transmissions happened in rural settings with female Anopheles mosquito primarily responsible for human transmission of the disease. However, according to scientists, the changing transmission landscape and the emergence of invasive vectors such as Anopheles stephensi, a mosquito species that has adapted and is capable of transmitting malaria […]

17 Feb, 23

32% Decrease in Malaria Hospital Admissions in Western Kenya

32% Decrease in Malaria Hospital Admissions in Western Kenya By Mary Hearty With the rollout of the malaria vaccine in Western Kenya, there has been a 32% reduction in children admissions due to the disease. This is according to Dr. Sam Akech, a Pediatrician and Research Scientist at the Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) presenting the […]

16 Feb, 23

Most Parts of Kenya to Remain Dry

Most Parts of Kenya to Remain Dry By Joyce Ojanji Most parts of the country are likely to be generally sunny and dry, the Kenya Meteorological Department (KMD) says. Days are likely to be sunny and nights partly cloudy with occasional afternoon and night showers and thunderstorms in a few places across the highland west of the Rift […]

Kenya: Nairobi Residents Responding Positively to Cholera Vaccine

Kenya: Nairobi Residents Responding Positively to Cholera Vaccine By Mary Hearty Unlike the COVID-19 vaccine which was marred with hesitancy across Kenya, the cholera vaccine is receiving a positive response with numbers of recipients surpassing daily targets in affected counties like Nairobi. According to Lilian Mutua, Head of Health Promotion in Nairobi County, most affected […]

16 Feb, 23

Africa: Ending Violence against Women, Essential for Prosperity of AfCFTA

By Clifford Akumu Harassment, gender-based violence, and discrimination on the basis of gender will negate efforts by the African Union (AU) to achieve the intended benefits of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), experts caution. They were speaking at the Gender Is My Agenda Campaign in Addis Ababa ahead of the AU Summit of […]

14 Feb, 23

Closing the Gap : Challenging Misinformation in Science and Technology

Closing the Gap : Challenging Misinformation in Science and Technology Click here to download

13 Feb, 23

Promote Peace to Boost Free Trade, African Leaders Told

Promote Peace to Boost Free Trade, African Leaders Told By Clifford Akumu African leaders have been urged to promote peace within and between countries to power the growth of the continental free trade area that seeks to unlock the movement of goods and services. Her Excellency, Madame Bineta Diop, the African Union Commission’s Special Envoy […]

13 Feb, 23

AAS Celebrates Late Prof Magoha’s Contribution in Health Academics

AAS Celebrates Late Prof Magoha’s Contribution in Health Academics By Mary Hearty The African Academy of Sciences (AAS) is celebrating the life and contributions of the late Professor George Albert Magoha, an AAS Fellow and former education Cabinet Secretary of Kenya. The late Prof. Magoha passed away on 24 January 2023 in Nairobi, Kenya after suffering […]