February 2023 – Page 4 – Science Africa

02 Feb, 23

SDG 5: IDRC Empowering Women in Science

SDG 5: IDRC Empowering Women in Science By Mary Hearty Though the sustainable development goal (SDG) five calls for gender equality and empowering women and girls, they remain underrepresented in science fields. In 2021, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) estimated that 45-55% of students globally at the master’s and bachelor’s levels of study […]

02 Feb, 23

Kenya: Drones set to Improve Healthcare Services in Kisumu, Neighboring Counties

Kenya: Drones set to Improve Healthcare Services in Kisumu, Neighboring Counties By Evance Odhiambo Delivery of healthcare services is still a challenge affecting most devolved units in Kenya and Kisumu county is no exception. The key challenge being the timely availability of emergency supplies when need emerges in the peripheral facilities. To address this, the […]

Kenya Reaping from Inclusion of Dogs in Fighting Wildlife Crime

Kenya Reaping from Inclusion of Dogs in Fighting Wildlife Crime By Sharon Atieno With poaching and other wildlife crimes fueling population decline among different species in Kenya, the inclusion of dogs to combat such crimes is bearing fruits. The dogs comprising the Belgian malinois, German shepherd, Springer spaniel and Bloodhound species are part of the […]